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  • Innovation engineer John Karp helps companies zero in on what works

    Carol Coultas July 9, 2012

    Here's an opening line that John Karp uses when meeting Maine manufacturers:“Would you like a chance to get your new products to market up to eight times faster with 60% less risk?”

    Carol Coultas July 9, 2012

  • USPS to slow First Class mail service for some

    June 22, 2012

    A nationwide change will lead to slower First Class mail service in Maine as of July 1, according to the U.S. Postal Service.

    June 22, 2012

  • To be competitive, new offerings require a tailored approach

    Doug Packard June 11, 2012

    Surprisingly, many business leaders I interact with cannot articulate their strategic competitive advantage. In other words, they do not know why customers buy their products or use their services.

    Doug Packard June 11, 2012

  • What it takes to stand out in your industry

    Rick Dacri June 11, 2012

    Industry gurus, often called thought leaders, are sought out, listened to, respected and needed for their expertise and innovative ideas. Organizations depend on them.

    Rick Dacri June 11, 2012

  • Former ACS call center laying off 181

    May 21, 2012

    A call center in Lewiston owned by Xerox is planning to lay off nearly 200 people this summer, less than a year after expanding by about that many people.

    May 21, 2012

  • New owners take over Waterville printing business

    May 18, 2012

    After announcing in April it was going out of business, Waterville-based Atkins Printing Co. has reopened under new ownership.

    May 18, 2012

  • Hampden mail facility to stay open until 2014

    May 17, 2012

    The U.S. Postal Service has changed its plans and will keep its Hampden processing facility open for at least another two years.

    May 17, 2012

  • Breaking a logjam in your cash flow will keep you in business

    Alison Hinson May 14, 2012

    Cash is king. You've probably heard this a million times, but what does it really mean for your company and your employees?

    Alison Hinson May 14, 2012

  • Workers’ comp change caps benefits

    May 14, 2012

    If the litmus test for a compromise is that it makes no one happy, then it's mission accomplished for a bill to restructure Maine's workers' compensation laws, recently signed by Gov. Paul LePage.

    May 14, 2012

  • Stop staring at your spreadsheet and start quantifying your intangible capital

    Geoff Lamdin May 14, 2012

    We're in the midst of a seismic shift in our economy — and no matter what, we can't go back.

    Geoff Lamdin May 14, 2012

  • Wright Express acquires London co. for $27.5M

    May 11, 2012

    South Portland-based Wright Express Corp. has acquired CorporatePay, a London-based corporate prepaid card company that serves the travel industry, for $27.5 million.

    May 11, 2012

  • USPS to keep rural offices open, change hours

    May 10, 2012

    The U.S. postmaster general said yesterday that more than 3,500 rural post offices, including 30 in Maine, will remain open but with shortened hours. The U.S.

    May 10, 2012

  • Revenues up 17% at Wright Express

    May 2, 2012

    Payment processor Wright Express released its first-quarter results, which show a 17% increase in total revenue.

    May 2, 2012

  • Corporate identity theft threatens Maine businesses

    Charles Summers Secretary Of State, Augusta April 30, 2012

    While most Mainers are aware of the dangers of personal identity theft, many business owners remain in the dark about the growing threat of corporate identity theft.

    Charles Summers Secretary Of State, Augusta April 30, 2012

  • Wilton-area call centers to hire 200

    April 10, 2012

    Call centers in western and central Maine are expected to hire another 200 people in the next few months, and have partnered with the Wilton Career Center to help find applicants.

    April 10, 2012

  • Waterville printing business to close

    April 10, 2012

    A longtime printing business in Waterville is scheduled to close later this month, affecting nine people. The owners cited the economy and industry changes for the closure.

    April 10, 2012

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Maine holds the title for the greatest percentage of vanity tags among registered cars. 

The Pine Tree State ranks No. 1 nationally with the most enthusiasm for custom license plates, based on search interest and design variety, according to a recent report.

Maine offers 49 different plate designs, but Mainers are always looking for other ways to personalize their plates — with their own vanity messages. 

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