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Commentary

  • From the Editor

    Quotes to do business by

    February 22, 2016

    It's not often at a business publication that we come across quotes that seem to tell the story in just a few carefully thought out words.

    February 22, 2016
  • To the Editor

    On January 11's "Five on the Future" letter

    January 25, 2016

    Recently, Mainebiz published “Five on the Future,” asking five prominent Maine economists about challenges and opportunities facing Maine in the upcoming year.

    January 25, 2016
  • From the Editor

    What's ahead sounds strangely like the past

    Peter Van Allen January 11, 2016

    “Five on the Future” is the annual kickoff to the year for Mainebiz. We ask five economists to give their view of what's ahead for the year.

    Peter Van Allen January 11, 2016
  • How To

    Ask these questions before choosing your business structure

    Christopher Wright December 14, 2015

    Whether you have already built your own profitable business or you are just starting to put into motion a great idea for a new one, the proper business structure can help you avoid unnecessary pitfalls and assist you down the path of success.

    Christopher Wright December 14, 2015
  • From the Editor

    Eastport's economic development effort gets down to street level

    Peter Van Allen December 14, 2015

    Mainebiz Editor Peter Van Allen reflects on a recent visit to Eastport, the region's economic development challenges and how it's using its port to spur business growth.

    Peter Van Allen December 14, 2015
  • From the Editor

    Looking back to look to the future of Maine's economy

    Peter Van Allen November 30, 2015

    Twenty years ago, I was a young business editor at the Post-Tribune in Gary, Ind. At that time, Gary was a city in steep decline. You could drive block after block and see boarded up houses and businesses.

    Peter Van Allen November 30, 2015
  • How To

    Are you ready for the new federal overtime rules?

    Eric Uhl November 30, 2015

    The U.S. Department of Labor's recently proposed rule changes to the "white collar" overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act would raise the minimum salary required for those exemptions.

    Eric Uhl November 30, 2015
  • How To

    Four key attributes of successful entrepreneurs

    Geoff Lamdin November 30, 2015

    These attributes are are simple and don't require degrees or years of experience, but they are key success drivers for business owners and entrepreneurs.

    Geoff Lamdin November 30, 2015
  • From the Editor

    'Fastest Growing' companies have some common threads

    Peter Van Allen November 16, 2015

    This is our first year with a new feature, "Fastest Growing Companies in Maine," and there are truly no runners-up among this bunch, writes Editor Peter Van Allen.

    Peter Van Allen November 16, 2015
  • From the Editor

    For northern Maine businesses, transportation infrastructure is key

    Peter Van Allen November 2, 2015

    Business that have operations north of Bangor or outside the I-95 corridor are well acquainted with the frustrations of arranging shipping.

    Peter Van Allen November 2, 2015
  • Inside the Notebook

    Tapping creativity can be like climbing a mountain

    Lori Valigra September 21, 2015

    In a September National Geographic article, climber Mark Jenkins tells how he and his team tried, and only barely failed, to summit Hkakabo Razi (KA-kuh-bo RAH-zee) in Myanmar.

    Lori Valigra September 21, 2015
  • How To

    Build an effective online media room in 10 steps

    Nancy Marshall September 21, 2015

    Anytime journalists are looking for information on your company, they will inevitably start by looking at your website.

    Nancy Marshall September 21, 2015
  • Inside the Notebook

    Post-hike reflections on Katahdin region's economy

    James McCarthy September 7, 2015

    I had a lot of time to think as I completed an 11-mile hike up and down Katahdin in Baxter State Park with my 26-year-old son, Nick, in mid-August. None of it had anything to do with the Katahdin region's economic challenges. That came later.

    James McCarthy September 7, 2015
  • How To

    Use your most valuable asset — your contact list

    Nancy Marshall September 7, 2015

    Ask any seasoned business leader to reveal the secrets to success, and one of the first things he or she will mention is a strong contact list.

    Nancy Marshall September 7, 2015
  • From the Editor

    Don't overlook Maine's downtowns

    September 7, 2015

    Downtowns in transition is not a new theme. We in this country have been talking about downtown renewal, “urban renewal,” for half a century, going back to the flight to the suburbs in the 1950s.

    September 7, 2015
  • Commentary

    Some legal implications of wellness programs

    Anne-marie L. Storey August 17, 2015

    Wellness programs have many well-documented benefits and a growing number of employers offer them as a way to control health care costs. But wellness programs also come with some potential liabilities.

    Anne-marie L. Storey August 17, 2015