You probably have some kind of cleaning regimen to keep your home or apartment clean, but do you have a routine for cleaning your office space? Heading into the cold and flu season, office cleaning practices become a priority for many employers. In reality, though, they should stay top of mind year round – especially…
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As the end of summer rolls around and we turn the corner into fall, many offices are gearing up to reopen following a period of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the shelter in place orders have been lifted in many areas for a while now and some businesses have been back in-office…
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With the Coronavirus Pandemic upending most aspects of daily life, now may not seem like the best time to start a new business, but for enterprising entrepreneurs the timing is actually perfect. In fact, some of the greatest American companies were born during a crisis. The Great Depression gave us Disney, World War II saw…
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Starting a small business is no small task. So why go it alone? Being a solopreneur doesn’t mean never asking for help. In fact, most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that having a network is necessary, and mentors are a must. The good news is that the state of Massachusetts has dozens, if not hundreds,…
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COVID-19 has changed many things about the way the world does business – including the way professionals greet each other. Handshakes require close proximity and physical contact. As a result, although these are traditional and socially acceptable methods of greeting clients and making customers feel welcome, in the age of coronavirus they are no longer…
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One of the best things about the Lakeside Park is its location on the banks of picturesque Lake Quannapowitt (KWAN-ah-POW-it). Where else can you find an office space near Boston in a beautiful park-like setting on a lake? If you’re looking for something to do on your lunch break, or after work, check out these…
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We’ve already seen a move toward more remote work positions, and the COVID-19 crisis has only further fueled the shift. In fact, employers who can design roles that allow working from home on an on-going basis are in a particularly strong position to attract top talent in the future. Of course, this also means changing…
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While some small businesses are struggling amid statewide closures, others are growing at a mind-blowing pace. Virtual meeting management and video production companies, game makers and sellers, cleaning service companies and many more, are seeing a boom in business due to the COVD-19 outbreak, which means many are looking to grow their teams. For…
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When you’re running a small business, there’s very little room for dips in productivity. Luckily, app culture has given rise to a number of project management tools that can keep your team on track and eliminate friction points, like emails and document sharing. We’ve collected a few of our favorite project management tools for small business…
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Many business owners and employees are wondering what life will look like after the coronavirus pandemic ends and life gets back to “normal.” With such an unprecedented situation upon us, it’s difficult to know exactly what “normal” will look like when we emerge on the other side. After shelter in place and social distancing regulations…
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