Safeguard your business by paying attention to signs of employee theft

"When will one of my employees steal money from me?" This is not a question many business owners ask themselves, but it should be. Every business has some inherent risk of embezzlement,...

You can do more with less in your workplace, even in this economy

"Advice Squad" is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association of Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state. This column is written...

How to manage a nonprofit leadership change

You've seen the headlines: The first of the baby boomers have reached 65 and are starting to retire. Nonprofit executive directors, like executives in every sector, are aging out. Data...

Tying the knot | What smarketing and an ideal marriage have in common

Founder and president, Mahoney Internet Marketing, Portland

Look inward to protect against new union rules

Owner, Dacri & Associates, Kennebunkport   The National Labor Relations Board has issued two new rules that could affect an organization’s ability to remain...

Are decision-making habits robbing you of productivity?

"Advice Squad" is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state. This issue's column is...

Scrutinize tax breaks and low-cost loans before making a capital commitment

The lingering recession has forced many business owners to find creative ways to generate revenue and decrease expenses. Fiscal and monetary policies intended to combat the recession have...