Capital Region companies still screen employees for drugs, but the practice can add workforce challenges

By employment standards of several decades ago, it would probably seem a tremendous invasion...

Not their parents’ dorm

(Photo courtesy American Campus Communities) College students are living the good life in high-end student...

Need a lawyer for your business? Feel free to negotiate. It’s not just about billable hours anymore.

When a need for legal assistance suddenly arises, the first thought that often comes...

Elder care: Time for ‘the talk’

Financial planning is important for families with aging parents. For people who want to prepare...

Need training for employees? Tap into state programs.

At a time when some local companies are finding it harder to hire and...

Time for a tune-up: A comprehensive guide to updating your portfolio in 2015

The beginning of a new year can be an exciting time for investors bent...

Trade groups struggle to build an electrical workforce.

News of job growth usually brings enthusiastic responses from businesspeople, but local concerns about...

Trauma fees: Independent contractors in the emergency room can prove costly for patients

(Photo of Dr. Laura Richey: Don Kadair) It's the stuff of parents' nightmares: A child...

Pass it on: Estate planning is tougher when a business is involved.

Planning who will receive your assets after you pass away can be a challenging...

Partner peeves: Starting a business with someone? Do your homework to prevent a bad breakup.

Thinking of starting a business with someone? Do your homework to prevent a bad...