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  • Other
    Other

    New hires, new roles at Mainebiz

    I'm happy to report that Mainebiz has some new faces and several changes on the editorial side.

  • How To's
    How To's

    How to: Protect your brand by trademarking

    Jordan Payne Hay

    Many business and service providers operate for years without considering whether they should trademark elements of their business. The most common way people think of (and see) trademarks are through logos. Think: New England Patriots or Apple.

  • How To's
    How To's

    How To: Lead with courage, compassion and wisdom

    Jim Bouchard

    There's a lot of talk about courage and compassion in leadership today. That's terrific, these are two essential qualities for effective leaders. I'd add wisdom, too.Let's define these terms.

  • Ask ACE: When do I end the chase with prospects?

    Answered By Denise Martin, You Simply Better

    Q: When do I end the chase with prospects? If I follow up on expressed interest, my emails and calls are not returned. I feel that I'm bugging them — but I know persistence is sometimes rewarded.

  • In Short
    In Short

    IN SHORT

    New hiresCribstone Capital Management, an independent investment advisory firm in Brunswick, hired Timothy Woodhouse as director, private client services.

Today's Poll

Looking back on 2025, how did the economy compare to 2024?
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Poll Description

A year ago, respondents shared their predictions about the economy in 2025 amid concerns about inflation, wage pressures and the new administration in Washington.

Around 43% expressed cautious optimism, acknowledging potential ups and downs, while roughly 27% felt pessimistic about the year ahead.

So, what do you think?