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Commentary
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- From the editor
A thirst for business
April 2, 2012Who can resist the lure of a lemonade stand? Not me.
April 2, 2012 - COMMENTARY
Why lending services for women in business are important
April 2, 2012The shape of the financial world is changing — a reality that has become all too apparent through the shifting markets and ongoing problems we face as a country, both internally and as a partner in the global economy.
April 2, 2012 - COMMENTARY
Social videos and QR codes among Camden’s new development tools
March 19, 2012Social media is pervasive in our society. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube, businesses are quickly incorporating these technologies into their marketing strategies, and so is the town of Camden.
March 19, 2012 - Opinion
Pine Tree Zones should not be overlooked
March 19, 2012As noted in the Feb. 6 issue of Mainebiz, Maine again received a very poor ranking for its business tax climate. Specifically, it ranked 37th in the annual report by the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
March 19, 2012 - From the editor
Top notch
March 19, 2012Like many Mainers, my eyebrows shot straight up when I heard the news of Sen. Olympia Snowe's decision not to run for re-election.
March 19, 2012 - From the editor
Positioning for success
March 5, 2012Most pet owners, I among them, put their veterinarians on a pedestal.
March 5, 2012 - From the editor
Location, location
February 20, 2012I recently visited my daughter in New York City. She got a job in Manhattan last July and had been subletting and couch surfing until January when she signed a lease for a two-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of Williamsburg in Brooklyn.
February 20, 2012 - COMMENTARY
Portland's tight-knit network fosters the growth of tech startups
February 20, 2012Tech startups are not synonymous with Maine, but some tech-based companies are calling Greater Portland home. While geographic location has long been the key driver for success, way of life is quickly replacing that sentiment.
February 20, 2012 - February 6, 2012
- COMMENTARY
Residential market values continue to challenge appraisers
February 6, 2012As the real estate market continues a slow recovery, I see several trends affecting the values of properties on the market. Among them:
February 6, 2012 - From the editor
Learning curve
February 6, 2012Some years back, I became involved in an effort to open a community preschool in my town.
February 6, 2012 - Perspectives
Program rewards employees and worthy causes
February 6, 2012Kemp Goldberg Partners recently launched an employee recognition program that achieves the dual goal of rewarding employee milestones while simultaneously supporting worthy charities.
February 6, 2012 - Commentary
Executive compensation
January 23, 2012When deciding how to compensate its executives, a business must examine not only the array of incentive and compensation strategies, but how they are regulated.
January 23, 2012 - Commentary
Five criteria for selecting backup and recovery services for small businesses
January 23, 2012If your technology assets are as valuable as you think they are, you owe it to yourself and your customers to have a comprehensive data backup and restoration system in place.
January 23, 2012 Our five economists answer: What are Maine's biggest challenges?
January 9, 2012As part of our 2012 forecasting coverage, Mainebiz asked the five economists we tapped for predictions to give us their opinions on Maine's top economic challenges. Here are their answers:
January 9, 2012- Editor's letter
Looking ahead
January 9, 2012I think Mainers are a pretty self-reliant lot. When adversity rears its head, most Mainers hunker down and figure out a way to meet the challenge.
January 9, 2012
