The GM quandary: What’s good for the business is bad for its image

If your image of a franchise business is a teenager wearing a paper hat, think differently. Many franchisees are people starting second acts later in life......»»

Twitter user @Chinchillazllla There wasn't much good news to report on Fox Business since the markets opened on Monday, with feel-good green arrows remaining scant. However, at one point during the network's 2 to 3 p.m. program — "Making .....»»

Credit unions provide many of the same services as banks, but they work on a different business model. Is it a good idea to join one?Image source: Getty Images......»»

Relations between President Trump and the business community were on good terms during Trump’s first term. But is that still the case? Gerald F. Seib answers: Not so much. Image: Getty.....»»

Mary Barra brought out the bully in Trump — but what if closing those plants is the best of her bad options?.....»»

Mary Barra brought out the bully in Trump — but what if closing those plants is the best of her bad options?.....»»

Good morning, Boston. Congratulations, Bruce Mohl, who's stepping down as editor of Commonwealth. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday. Gov. Maura Healey yesterday said the state is prepared t.....»»

Good morning, Boston. This is Managing Editor Don Seiffert bringing you the five things you need to know in Boston business news today, and below, my annual first-of-the-season trip to the delightfully kitschy kiddie casino, the Salem Willows. .....»»

Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Friday. In 2020, the Business Journal profiled several small businesses that were struggling to survive the pandemic. Four years later, we're.....»»

Good morning, Cincinnati! Here are the top business news stories you need to know from yesterday. Kroger has committed to invest $84 million – almost triple its usual amount this year – to open a store and remodel 15 others in its Cincinnati/Dayton.....»»

Good morning, Cincinnati! Here are the five business stories you need to know to start your busy week. About two dozen Cincinnati homeowners excoriated Mayor Aftab Pureval and Councilman Reggie Harris’ plan for sweeping changes to the city’.....»»

This why it's a good idea to know who's running the business you're investing in........»»

Precision marksmanship is important, but combining it with other skills, like concealment, is what makes a good sniper, Staff Sgt. Cho said. SSG Cho told Business Insider that movies focus on a sniper's p.....»»

Good morning, Cincinnati. Here are the five things you need to know before you start your busy business day. Hamilton County last summer declined a proposal by the Cincinnati Bengals to sign a five-year lease extension for $350 million in upgrades, w.....»»

Good morning, Boston. It's National Pretzel Day. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Friday. Bose Professional, a one-time division of audio equipment maker Bose Corp. that now operates independentl.....»»

A Fidelity solo 401(k) can help self-employed individuals and small-business owners with no employees other than their spouse save for retirement. Officially called the Fidelity Self-employed 401(k), this retirement plan has higher contribution limits th.....»»

Good morning, Boston. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your workday. The Federal Trade Commission's decision to ban noncompete agreements at the national level triggered an immediate — yet wholly expected.....»»

Good morning, Cincinnati! Happy Wednesday! Hopefully you’re enjoying the outdoors as we finish up with April showers. Here are the five business stories you need to know to start your day. A hearing before a National Labor Relations Board ad.....»»

Good morning, Boston. Passover begins today. Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Tuesday. The value of last year's total compensation package for Rapid7 CEO Corey Thomas came in at about a third of th.....»»

Good morning, Cincinnati! Hopefully you're reading this as you get a cup of coffee at the Business Courier's Commercial Real Estate Developers Power Breakfast. If not, don't worry, we'll have a full recap for you. Here are the five business stories.....»»