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Energy consultant Sam Milton of Climate Resources Group offers advice about how to get the most efficient energy performance from a commercial space.
Guest columnist Ward Graffam, former chairman and CEO of Unum UK, offers advice about how to create a strong board.
Employees are increasingly seeking more than just a standard compensation package, writes guest columnist Chris Pyne of Unum. They want better, more creative offerings that encourage personal well-being and enhanced work-life balance.
Funders look for a capable and experienced management team, for starters. But this edition of Ask ACE looks at other things investors want to see.
According to Gallup, more than half of exiting employees say that in the three months before they left, neither their manager nor any other leader spoke with them about their job satisfaction or future with the organization.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans have become increasingly popular among Maine businesses. Now ACE columnist Priscilla Hansen Mahoney offers some suggestions about how ESOPs can maximize returns for shareholders.
Motivating a sales team may test any manager's leadership skills, but consultant and former Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard offers some advice on how to avoid three common mistakes.
Association of Consulting Expertise member Sam Milton offers four tips to help businesses save on their energy bills.
A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise explains what the report is and why it's important. If it applies to you, you'll need to file one with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
Everything costs more these days. So however uncomfortable it may be to raise your consulting fees for longstanding clients, it may be time to take the leap.
The personal approach never goes out of style, particularly when it comes to retaining clients, writes ACE columnist Donna Brassard of Strategies+.
Finding ways to cut costs is only part of the solution, writes ACE columnist Gary Hazard. He offers other ideas as well.
Reducing paper transactions should be a priority, a Maine banking leader says. With some best practices, the transition to a cashless system can happen smoothly.
A guest columnist from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on what has become an all-too-common business challenge.
ACE columnist Carrie Green Yardley offers guidance on how to navigate regulations in different states.
A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader who's beginning to plan for the future of a family-owned business.