Create a culture that supports, rather than sabotages, innovation

Innovation — the creation of something different and useful — is the lifeblood of business success. Now more than ever, organizations rely on innovation as the single-most...

Produce memorable kick-off meetings

This time of year is usually full of first-quarter meetings, which often leads to business leaders wrestling with how to produce effective meetings. Whether meeting with the entire...

Decide whether to make your hobby into a business

Maine is a place that seems to bring out creativity in people. It's brimming with artisans, inventors and culinary creators who dabble in ventures at all levels. For many, it's the...

Maintain your business and your customer base

We recently stopped by a business that we have been frequenting for 20 years. During our visit we realized that things were exactly the same as they were 20 years ago, and not in a 'good...

How to manage an endowment for a nonprofit

The term "endowment" often suggests larger nonprofits, such as hospitals and colleges. However, a nonprofit of any size may choose to create an endowment. In fact, most...

Identify and mitigate risk throughout your business

Over the last few years, we've seen more and more companies realizing the importance of risk management. However, most of the time, it is only in the areas of regulatory and financial...

Challenge the status quo with a trusted expert

Running and growing a business takes a lot of work and smarts. Success, whether personal or professional, often requires reaching out to trusted experts to help you. Whether it's a...

Avoid damages in commercial lease disputes

Imagine the following: You're a commercial landlord. It's the first of the month and the rent check didn't come. You visit your tenants and the doors are locked. The lights are off. The...