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CLINE: New Hampshire Ranked Freest State in North America for 24th Time

December 5, 2025 Andrew Cline

New Hampshire ranks as the freest state in North America, as measured in this year’s Economic Freedom of North America report, released today by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. For the 24th time, New Hampshire is the freest state among all U.S. states, having scored 8.34 out of 10 … Read more

Battle Of The Best: Is It Hard To Start A Business In 2023?

November 2, 2023 Guest Contributor

The entrepreneurial spirit is as vibrant as ever in 2023. As we continue to move through the decade, more individuals are attracted to the idea of starting their businesses. But how easy or challenging is it to venture into the entrepreneurial world this year? This piece delves into the intricacies of starting a business, the prevailing challenges, and the resources available for budding entrepreneurs.

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How to Improve Business Compliance in a Few Steps

October 3, 2023 Guest Contributor

Compliance is a complex concern for many business owners. No matter which industry you operate in, there will be regulations and laws you need to follow. Failure to adhere to these guidelines doesn’t just put you at risk of legal action and fines, it can also destroy your brand’s reputation.

The Best Businesses of All Sizes to Launch in New Hampshire

September 13, 2022September 11, 2022 Op-Ed

Are you prepared to launch a company in New Hampshire? We can assist you in starting your ideal company in only a few minutes.

NH-Conservative-Inc. … Gaslighting … Business Vaccine-Mandates

October 20, 2021 Ed Mosca

That RINO/NeverTrump/Corporatist website that calls itself NHJournal continues to defend business vaccine-mandates:

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Biden Calls on Businesses to MANDATE the COVID-Jab … Crickets From Sun-King Sununu and his Sycophants

August 24, 2021 Ed Mosca

THIS: Biden calls on US Companies to mandate the COVID19 vaccine for all employees following the FDA decision.

The Corporate Police-State of America

July 31, 2021 Ed Mosca

This: These corporations are already requiring their employees to take an experimental drug, which is euphemistically called “get vaccinated.” Figurehead/Imposter-President Biden has said that he intends the mandate for federal workers to get vaccinated to serve as a model for the private sector. We are living in a police-state. What the government is not doing … Read more

Man-Taxing Lesbian Owned Vegan Cafe That Started #Woke Went Broke

March 3, 2021 Auntie Vaquser

We have another story about a business small or large that gets #woke and “goes broke.” Some fail and disappear; others lose market share or (in the case of entertainment) ratings. Some start out doomed, like this joint.

Government and Business Exist in a Symbiotic Relationship

January 8, 2021
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If he sticks to his campaign promises Biden will soon pursue huge tax increases on top earners. It is yet to be seen how helpful a near even division in Congress will be to turning his vow into law.

The Core Principles of a Successful Healthcare Business

November 13, 2020 Guest Contributor

As populations around the world continue to age and people become more aware of looking after their health, many businesses have seized the opportunity to offer their goods and services. If you are looking to start a company in this field yourself, you need to understand some of the core principles as this will help … Read more

Portland Companies Bailing on Downtown Space ‘Cuz Guess Why?

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Minneapolis was the epicenter of the spark that lit the powderkegs but there were no Democrat-run cities that blew up like Seattle and Portland. Both have had riots for months. And some businesses in Portland have had enough. They are thinking about moving out of downtown.

Atwater California City Council Defies Lockdown – Declares Itself a Sanctuary City for Businesses

May 19, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Atwater California, population 28,000 give or take has had enough of the BS coming out of Sacramento. They are done with Gavin Newsome’s shelter-in-place shutdown theater. They have declared themselves a sanctuary city for businesses.

“Business is not the Enemy”

May 16, 2020May 15, 2020 Op-Ed

Two months ago, New Hampshire’s unemployment rate was 2.6%. The unemployment rate is now 17 percent, and on Thursday a deputy commissioner for employment security said it probably will hit 20%.

How to Help Your Small Business Survive Lockdown

May 14, 2020 Guest Contributor

For many across the United States, the lockdown has been a challenge – emotionally, socially, and commercially. With so few people heading into stores, and fewer trading with your small business online, you’re finding that you’re unable to support your workers and your business interests, and you’re quickly losing profits and slipping into debt. In … Read more

The Best Ways To Upgrade Your Business This Year

May 4, 2020 Guest Contributor

It is important to always consider ways in which you can upgrade your business. You cannot expect to succeed and compete with other brands if you simply stay the same every year, especially when you consider just how quickly the landscape changes in terms of technology, trends, and expectations. This also makes it hard to … Read more

Decision Making in New Hampshire

April 29, 2020

The government, through its actions, is doing far more harm to us, than can be rationalized. This does not say the people in government did not have good intentions. But the harm done is real. It is unquestionable.

New Hampshire is Hurting for Money

April 22, 2020

New Hampshire is a small state dependent on small business. The single largest employer in the state is the government of New Hampshire. Did you know that?

To the Editor

April 18, 2020

Today, a letter to the editor came to my inbox. I am not the editor nor do I play one on TV. Probably the correct move is to send this to the editor but it seems pretty straight forward so I’m going out on a limb to do this here. My belief is the content has merit and hopefully, you will agree too:

To defeat the flu we must get the government out of the way

April 7, 2020

To defeat the flu we must get the government out of the way. Americans don’t rely on the government to save the day. The government is there to defend us, facilitate trade and maintain an orderly society.

Let’s Try Business

March 26, 2020

Grok doesn’t do coordinated sections like newspapers do. Maybe there’s no need. But maybe we should take more interest in things related to business. After all, business determines what’s happening in the economy; at least to the extent the government allows it.