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The Hatch Shell and the Boston Pops’ Fourth of July
Since 1929, free concerts on the Charles River Esplanade have been part of Boston summers. Here is how Arthur Fiedler, a bequest in memory of a…
Brand Architecture Explained: House of Brands vs. Branded House
Companies with more than one product or business must decide how their brands relate. This explainer covers the branded house, the house of brands, endorsed brands…
Accessibility Features Every Local-Discovery App Should Support
Apps that help people find local businesses should work for everyone, including people with disabilities. This guide covers the accessibility features that matter most and how…
The Charles River Dam and the Esplanade
A century ago, the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge was a smelly tidal flat. A dam completed in 1910 turned it into a freshwater basin,…
Boston’s Role in the Continental Congress
From the Suffolk Resolves to the Declaration of Independence, Massachusetts delegates shaped the Continental Congress at every step. This feature traces how Boston's crisis became a…
The Halifax Explosion and Boston’s Relief Effort
On December 6, 1917, a munitions ship exploded in Halifax Harbor, killing nearly two thousand people. Within hours Massachusetts organized a relief train through a blizzard,…
Teaming Agreements and Subcontracting: How Smaller Firms Win a Piece of Larger Contracts
Large federal contracts often go to teams, not single companies. This explainer covers how subcontracting, teaming agreements and joint ventures work for smaller firms.
Owning Your Website: Domains, Hosting Accounts and Source Files in Your Name
Many small businesses discover too late that someone else controls their domain, hosting or site files. Here is how to make sure the key pieces of…
The Great Elm and Boston Common’s Hanging Ground
A giant elm stood on Boston Common for centuries, and tradition tied it to the Common's grim past as a place of public execution. Here is…
How to Spot Financial Scams and Too-Good-to-Be-True Promises
Financial scams change their costumes but follow the same patterns: guaranteed returns, urgency, secrecy and unusual payment demands. This educational guide explains the red flags, a…
Planning for a Pet Sitter: The Care Sheet Every Owner Should Write
A clear, written care sheet helps a pet sitter keep routines steady and handle surprises. This guide covers what to include, from feeding and medications to…
The Boston Tea Party’s Economic Roots
Behind the Boston Tea Party lay smuggling networks, a struggling East India Company, politically connected consignees and anxious merchants. The punishment that followed brought Boston's economy…
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