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MITC lands $350K for international trade expansion
September 7, 2023Since 2020, over 60 small businesses in Maine have received financial assistance to support their international exporting, resulting in $6.9 million in sales.
September 7, 2023
Pumpspotting, a Kittery startup, raises another $2.2M to fund growth
Updated: September 6, 2023The latest funding round brings pumpspotting's fundraising total to $3.35 million. The startup's plans for the $2.2 million include commercial product expansion and a foray into health care.
Updated: September 6, 2023
Grandy Organics among Maine producers to receive USDA funds for energy efficiency measures
Updated: September 5, 2023Hiram-based Grandy Organics will use a $171,219 grant to install an energy-efficient HVAC system, stoves and a dishwasher in a project expected to save $16,465 annually.
Updated: September 5, 2023
On the Record: Bite Into Maine on a roll with new anchor in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood
Updated: September 4, 2023Bite Into Maine founders Karl and Sarah Sutton reflect on the growth of the business they launched with a single food truck in 2011.
Updated: September 4, 2023
Turning the page: Maine boasts growing crop of independent bookstores, book-themed startups
Updated: September 4, 2023Business models range from books-and-mortar businesses to a pair of early-stage technology ventures and a Camden-area bookstore-on-wheels in the planning stages.
Updated: September 4, 2023
How to provide your sales team with the right tools
Updated: August 14, 2024Guest columnist Dennis Boyle writes that today’s competitive business landscape calls for sales tools that provide the necessary technology and resources to meet evolving demands. He offers his list of the Top 10 sales tools.
Updated: August 14, 2024
Ask ACE: How do I address recurring issues?
Updated: December 6, 2023ACE columnist Terry Johnson of Practical Decisions offers ideas about how startups can tackle some vexing — but commonly encountered — problems.
Updated: December 6, 2023The entrepreneur’s journey boils down to this
Updated: September 4, 2023Entrepreneurs are used to failure, rejection and being called crazy. A brick wall is just catnip for someone crazy enough to launch a startup. We see people take on this journey but often give little notice to what it takes to start a successful
Updated: September 4, 2023
How to give an engaging presentation — even if your topic might seem boring
Updated: September 6, 2023Guest columnist Rick Pollak offers tips on how to liven up what could otherwise be a boring presentation.
Updated: September 6, 2023
Start ME Up: From Portland to Presque Isle, an entrepreneur's guide to Maine regions
Updated: August 28, 2023Business movers and shakers who consider relocating to Maine are spoiled for choices when it comes to possible sites.
Updated: August 28, 2023
Restaurant industry roundup: Maine says hello and goodbye to local restaurants
Updated: August 28, 2023Let’s take a trip down memory lane and see which Maine restaurants have come to the scene and which ones we have had to say goodbye to.
Updated: August 28, 2023
A shared success in the Good Crust: A Canaan business builds on Maine-grown ingredients
Updated: August 28, 2023The dough-making business has highly tailored, individual development goals for the people it employs.
Updated: August 28, 2023
From ox pulls to Lil' Lumberjacks: Maine agricultural fairs are going strong this year
Updated: August 28, 2023A rainy summer isn't dampening attendance or business this year at fairs around the state.
Updated: August 28, 2023
Finalists named for Maine family business awards
Updated: August 25, 2023The Institute for Family-Owned Business will announce the winners at an Oct. 18 event featuring Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill and Ryan Eldridge of “Maine Cabin Masters” fame as the keynote speakers.
Updated: August 25, 2023
'Sustainability is often a journey' and other takeaways from the Mainebiz Small Business Forum
Updated: August 23, 2023Tuesday's event focused on actions that companies can take to navigate the triple bottom line of people, profit and planet.
Updated: August 23, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Lone Pine Brewing plants a branch at Rock Row beer garden
August 18, 2023Quarryside, a new beer garden and event space, opened last week at the Rock Row development in Westbrook.
August 18, 2023
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