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How toHow to bullet-proof your company against cyber threats
May 12, 2025Robust IT defenses are critical, but true protection also means being prepared for when a breach occurs.
May 12, 2025
How ToHow women can help stem the labor shortages in construction
May 12, 2025Maine's construction industry is growing, but not quickly enough to address our state's acute economic challenges.
May 12, 2025
How ToSeeds of thanks: How to create a grateful workplace culture
Updated: May 13, 2025Intentional gratitude in the workplace is not about forced positivity, but about creating genuine connections, recognizing individual contributions and fostering a supportive, appreciative work culture.
Updated: May 13, 2025
How ToThree ways to use AI to stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn
Updated: May 12, 2025Keeping your profile fresh on the professional networking platform shows that you are cutting-edge and tech-savvy.
Updated: May 12, 2025
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How hard is it to make my LLC an S-Corp?
Updated: May 5, 2025Under Maine law, there’s no such thing as an S-Corp, per se. You form your entity under state law (in your case an LLC), and then you elect S-Corp status with the IRS.
Updated: May 5, 2025-
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How to counter workplace stress? Try using the other half of your brain
April 27, 2025Mindful movement and art breaks are some of the ways to weave right-brain activity into daily life to counteract left-brain stress.
April 27, 2025 
How ToRules of engagement: How to build rapport with your employees
Updated: April 20, 2025Workforce engagement is a game of mutuality. Each side needs to feel heard and respected.
Updated: April 20, 2025
How ToHow to choose the right benefits carrier
Updated: April 21, 2025Today’s business environment is flooded with data, and the ability to harness, clarify and analyze data is crucial for making informed decisions, writes guest columnist Chris Pyne of Unum.
Updated: April 21, 2025
Ask ACEAsk ACE: What can my company do now to prepare for taxes next year?
Updated: April 21, 2025Tax season should not be the only time you think about your tax strategy. The best planning happens outside of crunch time.
Updated: April 21, 2025
How To'Leave room for magic' and other tips on how to give a TEDx Talk
Updated: April 18, 2025Being a TEDx speaker is about more than your 15 minutes in the spotlight, writes guest columnist Lisa Whited. Rehearse your speech, but remember that authenticity lands more powerfully than perfection.
Updated: April 18, 2025
How toDeath and taxes: Estate planning basics for business owners
Updated: April 16, 2025When trying to calculate the value of your estate, remember to include all assets.
Updated: April 16, 2025
How ToHow to become part of a sustainable supply chain (without pricing yourself out of the market)
Updated: April 14, 2025Being U.S. based means no tariffs, but also shorter lead times and fewer logistics headaches for customers, writes guest columnist Melissa LaCasse.
Updated: April 14, 2025
How ToTo strengthen a business, start with clarity of vision
Updated: April 9, 2025Often, the answer is not adding more revenue, marketing or people, writes guest columnist Laura McDowell. It is stepping back to clarify where you are going and how you will get there.
Updated: April 9, 2025
Ask ACEAsk ACE: What can I do to help my sales team meet their goals?
Updated: April 7, 2025If a meeting leads to a proposal, make the pitch face-to-face, advises ACE consultant Donna Brassard.
Updated: April 7, 2025
How ToHow to build a business that works — not just one that keeps you busy
April 2, 2025If you are like most business owners, you are no stranger to long days and packed schedules. At some point, you might ask yourself: Why does it still feel like I’m not getting ahead?
April 2, 2025
How ToRequired reading for employers: How to avoid common mistakes in your employee handbook
Updated: April 4, 2025An employee handbook could constitute a contract between the employer and its employees even if the employer does not intend to create an employment contract.
Updated: April 4, 2025
