How to: Maximize your greatest asset — your employees
Deb White-Rideout |
Most executives and HR managers would say their employees are their greatest asset. Here are some tips on how communicate that in meaningful ways. |
How to: Make the most of networking in Maine
Nancy Marshall |
Maine is a surprisingly small community; there's a good chance you're only a degree or two separated from most of your business contacts. Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of networking in... |
How to: Plan for succession in a family-owned business
Sterling Kozlowski |
Eighty percent of Maine's businesses are family-owned. When asked who will take over the family business when the current owner retires, 88% of owners believe their children or family... |
How to: Create the perfect brand message in 5 simple steps
Alexandra Heseltine |
We all know a logo design is only a small part of branding. What's critical to a successful branding strategy is defining the brand message. A brand message should answer the question in... |
How to: Evaluate an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Bill Haskell |
As business owners consider transition and liquidity options, there are typically three choices: sell to a strategic buyer, a financial buyer or an employee-management group. |
How to: Comply with Department of Labor's 7 rules for internships
Dawn Harmon |
Internships: To pay or not to pay? As summer approaches, employers across the state will begin to receive resumes from students seeking practical work experience through internships. |
How To: Stop the exodus of promising young leaders from Maine?
Jim Bouchard |
The most honest answer I can give you on how to stop the flow of young people out of Maine is you can't. Young people by nature have more of a yearning for adventure. They want to get out... |
