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.

Despite a strong economy the past few years, a construction labor shortage has left construction companies in a peculiar position. Even with the unemployment rate hovering at the lowest level in 18 years, it's becoming increasingly hard to find workers.

One of the toughest issues facing growing firms in a fiercely competitive market is the importance of company culture.

We took a few minutes with Adam Romanow, founder and president of Castle Island Brewing, to learn what lessons this small business owner has from the world of craft brewing.

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.

At Boston Private, we have the opportunity to partner with many diverse and talented business owners, striving to help 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 Annette Palazuelos, President and CEO of LifeLung, Inc. DBA Tridant Solutions, a multi-certified 8(a) woman-owned small business specializing in government contract services in Southern California. Read on to learn more about her biggest influences and what has driven the company’s success.