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Alakazam's virtual worlds take the workplace beyond the Zoom call
Updated: March 6, 2023Alakazam is a software service for 3D website building and hosting, and its platform allows users to use pre-built virtual world templates and easy-to-use drag-and-drop tools.
Updated: March 6, 2023
Ask ACE: How do I set a rate for my services?
Updated: March 6, 2023Consultants run on fees, and ACE consultant Bob LaBrie suggests getting rates sorted out early in the process. As he says, "All consulting projects require a clearly defined fee."
Updated: March 6, 2023Being an entrepreneur is about taking a leap
Updated: March 6, 2023It’s gotten to be a cliche, but there was wisdom in the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams.” From it, we got the admittedly corny catch line, “If you build it they will come,” which has become a mantra for startups and businesses of all kinds.
Updated: March 6, 2023
Gorham Savings will move LaunchPad event to fall
Updated: March 2, 2023The annual business-pitch contest will take place this year in October rather than in the spring.
Updated: March 2, 2023
During Portland visit, senior SBA official touts coworking 'mojo' for small businesses
Updated: March 2, 2023Mark Madrid's all-day Portland visit included stops at LB Kitchen on Munjoy Hill, Treehouse Toys, Nomad's Adventure and Active Wear, Chart Metalworks, Burundi Star Coffee and MotoResto.
Updated: March 2, 2023
Maine small business centers helped 2,284 clients access $30M in 2022
Updated: February 28, 2023Advisors logged more than 10,000 hours last year, helping clients start 129 new businesses, save and create 591 jobs and access $30.3 million in funding.
Updated: February 28, 2023
Relief for small businesses included in $38M supplemental budget
Updated: February 22, 2023The supplemental budget just signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills includes $6.5 million to extend health insurance relief for small businesses.
Updated: February 22, 2023
How to position your business to thrive in 2023
February 16, 2023Guest columnist Sherwin Parkhurst, a relationship manager at Bank of America, offers three key pieces of advice for business leaders as they tackle 2023.
February 16, 2023
On the Record: Portland entrepreneur launches app for schools, education organizations
Updated: February 20, 2023Kippy Smith worked in the education sector for two decades before launching the Small Wins Dashboard app.
Updated: February 20, 2023
Unique bike café and winery among top SoPo business award recipients
Updated: February 10, 2023Judith Borelli has been chosen to receive the Heart of South Portland award, one of the highest honors given by South Portland Business & Economic Development. Other recipients include a metal fabrication shop, a cannabis grower and a business
Updated: February 10, 2023Small business group pushes back against proposed paid leave mandate
February 8, 2023The Maine chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business says proposed legislation to expand paid family and medical leave could negatively affect thousands of small businesses.
February 8, 2023
No 'dough' accepted in the Good Crust's pizza giveaway
Updated: February 7, 2023The Good Crust plans to give away at least 200 servings of pizza rolls and bialys this Thursday as part of the Pizza Across America Campaign on National Pizza Day.
Updated: February 7, 2023
How to comply with new EEOC poster requirement in hybrid workplaces
February 3, 2023Part of keeping a workplace safe and free of discrimination is complying with U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission requirements. Guest columnist Harper Weissburg offers suggestions on how your business can stay in compliance.
February 3, 2023
Parkinson's patients show improvement in study by Portland company
February 1, 2023Results of the study will be submitted for a peer-reviewed publication and presented at a meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections. A follow-up clinical study is now underway.
February 1, 2023
Mini-grants will help Ellsworth entrepreneurs, small businesses
Updated: January 30, 2023Grants could be used to develop alternative revenue streams, marketing or for a consultant.
Updated: January 30, 2023
Stirring the pot: Portland sees a wave of new restaurants and expansions
Updated: January 23, 2023While still grappling with industry-wide staffing and supply-chain shortages, Portland’s restaurants are on the rebound. There has been a host of new investments in Maine's largest city, which is home to more than 500 licensed eating and drinking
Updated: January 23, 2023
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