Here are this week’s links to a few good stories that we found and selected because we feel they might add valuable insights and perspectives for small to medium size businesses.

  •  Julie Donnelly, writing for the Boston Business Journal continued to advance the dialogue that Massachusetts small businesses must address in Small firms brace for Obamacare hit.  She states: “Massachusetts was the first state to enact comprehensive health reform in the country. But it didn’t get a free pass in implementing the federal law. Case in point: The state Legislature is weighing a bill to mesh the differences between the two laws that has more than 100 sections, and includes at least 13 major changes to state law.”  Read more.  It’s worth a look.
  • While I am not much for Reality TV, I must admit that I found The Best Lessons 6 Executives Learned While Being An ‘Undercover Boss’ to be a very interesting read.  It is indeed surprising to learn how large businesses have some incredible human resource issues erupt without their knowledge.
  • In honor of Fathers’ Day, being a dad for more than 34 years, and grand-dad for a year and a half, I am humbled by the young fathers who sacrifice much in service of their country.  In Dove Men+Care Mission: Care posted by Mashable, we see a story we never grow tired of.