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The executive board of the female networking organization Ellevate Boston University Chapter poses at SPLASH in September. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELLEVATE BU CHAPTER

Women InBusiness: Ellevate BU prepares women for professional world

By Alexandra DelloStritto October 20, 2014

This is part of a bi-weekly series of profiles about women in business. Of the 500 companies on the 2014 Fortune 500 list, 24 have female CEOs. In 2013, women held 14.6 percent of Fortune 500 executive...

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Use of Bitcoin expands in Boston despite reliability, solvency issues

By Olivia Deng October 16, 2014

Bitcoin, a digital currency created by a person or group of people under the alias Satoshi Nakamoto, is maturing. BitPay, a Bitcoin payment service provider, has over 40,000 businesses and organizations...

LittleFoot Energy is a company based in Somerville that helps support energy projects free of charge. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN POULSEN

Environmentally-friendly businesses add strength to Boston’s sustainability efforts

By Becca DeGregorio October 6, 2014

Energy-guzzlers and pollution-emitters are some names that may get thrown around when placing businesses in context of the environment. But with the continued drainage of natural resources due to inefficient...

Tattoos, piercings and other body modifications are becoming more common in the workplace. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tattoos, piercings becoming more acceptable in various work spaces

By Olivia Deng October 2, 2014

With more Americans getting inked and pierced, companies and employees are starting to rethink workplace policies and the impact tattoos and piercings have on job prospects. In 2012, the Center for Professional...

Advertising targets college demographic using social media to build relationships

Advertising targets college demographic using social media to build relationships

By Meagan Dawson September 29, 2014

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Research shows that use of social media for the personal sale of firearms is becoming increasingly popular. GRAPHIC BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Unregulated gun markets find buyers on Reddit, Facebook

By Olivia Deng September 25, 2014

In 2011, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranked Massachusetts as the third most stringent state when it comes to gun legislation. Gun legislation was further tightened in August when Massachusetts...

Competition among emerging transportation companies is causing Boston residents to think more about cost and efficiency of rides. GRAPHIC BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ridesharing companies expand, adapt with customer demand

By Olivia Deng September 22, 2014

Ridesharing is a phenomenon that has seen a growth in popularity, notably among college students, as demonstrated by student brand ambassador programs through companies such as Uber and Lyft. These companies,...

With a high return on investment, students seeking jobs are responding positively to events and services catered to helping them connect with recruiters. GRAPHIC BY OLIVIA DENG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Networking options expand for Boston young professionals

By Olivia Deng September 18, 2014

It is not about what you know; it’s about who you know, or so says the old adage. With an increasingly competitive job market, emphasis on networking has grown among college students and recent college...

Recent report reveals massive increase in data theft in Massachusetts, within education sector

Recent report reveals massive increase in data theft in Massachusetts, within education sector

By Olivia Deng September 15, 2014

There are merits to living in a more connected, digital world. With the increase in usage of electronic medical records in hospitals as well as online payment methods and servers that enable an individual...

Throughout her campaign for Massachusetts governor, Democratic candidate Martha Coakley agreed to limit campaign spending in exchange for public funding. PHOTO BY OLIVIA DENG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campaign finance in the Democratic primary race for governor

By Olivia Deng September 11, 2014

It’s a clear Sunday afternoon in Dorchester. The Martha Coakley for Governor campaign office is bedecked with encouraging signs. One volunteer walks in carrying a packet, announcing that he has just...

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New study reveals massive increase in Massachusetts health care spending in 2013

By Olivia Deng September 8, 2014

In recent years, health care has become a prime subject for political debate, a ubiquitous talking point and a vehicle for innovation in the industry. Yet the diagnosis on affordable healthcare in Massachusetts...

While there is debate on the merits of each type of internship, Boston University students have taken an interest in internships at start-ups rather than those at established corporations. GRAPHIC BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY AND MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston University students opting for internships at startups rather than corporations

By Olivia Deng September 4, 2014

Internships, once deemed optional, are now seemingly a necessity. This year alone, internship hiring in the Northeast is expected to increase by 10 percent, and national co-op hiring is expected to increase...

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