Boston Metro “Digital Score” Among Top Cities Nationwide
The economic fate of U.S. cities may be tied to their "digital score," according to a study by the Brookings Institution, as published in the January 2018 issue of Fortune magazine. The study revealed the growing "digital gap" between cities with numerous high-tech...
Boston Metro Life Science Industry Continues to Boom
The outlook is bright for the Boston Metro life science industry, according to a report by CBRE, published in Boston Bisnow. This is good news for Boston Metro commercial real estate, as growth in life sciences has been one of the major drivers of our market. In fact,...
Office Environment Matters to Millennial Workers
Looking to recruit more Millennials for your Boston Metro workplace? A 2017 study by research firm IPSOS says that office environment matters more than you might think! Here are some key findings from the survey! Based on the survey responses from over 2,000 working...
February 2018 Events in the Boston Metro!
Winter doesn’t slow down the fun in the Boston Metro! Shake off cabin fever with these special events happening in February! Feb. 9-11: The Boston Globe Travel Show includes 250 travel exhibitors, talks by travel experts, culinary stages, children’s activities, and a...
Steady Growth Projected for Boston Metro Economy
Economic conditions for the Boston Metro area look promising for years to come, according to recent articles by U.S. News & World Report, and the New England Economic Partnership. Here is a summary of the projections, along with our own insights! According to U.S....
Finding Boston Metro Commercial Space to Start or Expand Your Business
If you are planning to begin or expand your business in the Boston Metro during 2018, now is the time to get started! Finding the ideal business space and location requires a sound understanding of your priorities and budget. Here are some insights to help you! First,...
Boston Metro Apartment Rents Nudge Higher
The cost of renting an apartment in the Boston Metro stepped higher during 2017, but our multi-family market could be showing signs of cooling. According to a recent report published in Curbed, year-over-year median rents for one-bedroom apartments increased 0.9%...
Boston Metro Entrepreneurship Could Boom Under New Tax Law
More people may opt to join the ranks of the self-employed as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on December 22, 2017. A provision in the law pertaining to pass-through income enables certain business entities and taxpayers to reduce their taxable...
January 2018 Events in the Boston Metro!
The Boston Metro rings in the New Year in a big way! Give yourself a great start to 2018 by enjoying these special events in January! Dec. 31 - Jan. 1: Boston First Night/Day is a two-day celebration featuring fireworks, ice sculptures, live performances and special...
3 Tax Tips for Boston Metro Small Business Owners
As 2017 winds down, there's still time for small business owners in the Boston Metro to improve their tax strategies! We're sharing some ideas with you for example purposes. Of course, we cannot supply you with tax advice, and nor is this intended as such. Please...