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Today there are few news stories more important than those on the business beat. As a mounting financial crisis threatens our economy, white collar crime undermines our institutions, and companies large and small play increasingly central roles in our everyday lives, insightful business reporting has become a critical part of our news diet. I am a freelance writer based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. My goal is to dig beneath the boosterism, empty jargon and perplexing numbers to find original, reader-friendly business stories about consumer behavior, economic trends, the craft of entrepreneurship, leadership strategy and related topics.
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Tread Carefully with Contractors
Smallbizresource.com, 2006
Trying to dodge payroll taxes, insurance and other outlays can get you into hot water with the IRS and other government entities.
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Where to Find Cash in a Crunch
Smallbizresource.com, 2006
How small companies can find quick capital. The options may come down to person-to-person loans or receivables financing.
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Rising Gas Prices Have a Ripple Effect Statewide
Sentinel and Enterprise, 2005
Consumers and businesses alike are scrambling to cope with the sky-rocketing price of crude oil.
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Shoppers' Tastes are Changing
Sentinel and Enterprise, 2005
The recent bankruptcy of Winn Dixie is a sign of tumultuous times in the nation's retail food industry.
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Women-owned Businesses are Increasing Their Numbers, Profits
Sentinel and Enterprise, 2005
The growth rate of women-owned firms was nearly twice that of all U.S. businesses between 1997 and 2004.
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Baby Boomers in Business
Sentinel and Enterprise, 2005
16 percent of boomers are now self-employed, according to a recent study completed by the AARP.
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Role Model: Once-reluctant CEO sets standard for women in business
The Patriot Ledger, 2004
It took Phyllis Godwin's father two years to persuade her to take the reins at Granite City Electric Supply Co., which he started in 1923.
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A 'Referee' for Healthcare Service
The Patriot Ledger, 2004
PHCS CEO Jim Driscoll tackles the skyrocketing costs of the nation's health care industry.
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Serono's Fereydoun Ferouz: Self-contained, Ready to Grow
The Patriot Ledger, 2004
Firouz joined Serono 15 years ago and is now president of Serono Inc., a worldwide leader in multiple sclerosis treatments.
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Job Stability: Agency Provides Workers with a Sense of Security
The Patriot Ledger, 2004
Joanne Grady reshapes a sector defined by fleeting relationships.
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Startup Success from a
Business Plan Winner
Entrepreneur.com, 2003
Boston-based Way Systems, Inc. avoided some of the hazards that can plague early-stage companies.
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Kerstin Forrester of Stonebridge
Women's Business Boston, 2004
Forrester is the president of Stonebridge, a machining and welding company with annual revenues of $2 million.
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