In a bygone era, technology may not have been a top priority for small businesses. That's certainly not the case today. In the manufacturing sector, in particular, the rush to embrace and embed new manufacturing technology to break down the barriers between the physical and digital world, known as "Industry 4.0," is the latest example of how organizations are increasingly becoming more sophisticated in order to compete.

Manufacturing has been ahead of the curve with automation — at least in terms of production. But when it comes to business process automation, the industry has been slower to adapt.

There's a new wave of entrepreneurs itching to take on the challenge of small business ownership, and they belong to a generation that many regard as uninterested in embracing the challenges of running a business — despite the fact that some of them include the founders of Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Spotify and countless other startups.

When was the last time you thought about the effectiveness of your company's data protection program and its ability to fend off a cyber attack?

We took a few minutes with George Lawson, owner of Lawson Drayage, to learn what lessons this third-generation businessman has learned in managing his family’s business.

Tax reform is front and center in Washington. Tax writers are expected to release details of corporate and individual tax plans in a few weeks and start House and Senate debate.

At Boston Private, we have the opportunity to partner with many diverse and talented business owners, helping them live their lives the way they want to and achieve their goals, hopes and dreams. Every single one of them has a different reason why they work so hard to achieve so much in life. We took 30 minutes with Lisa Wexler and Ken Wexler of Elaine Construction Company, a third-generation, family owned and operated woman-certified business that delivers construction management and general contracting services to academic/institutional, corporate interiors, health care, pharmaceutical and fitness sectors. Read on to learn more about their biggest influences and what has driven their success.