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How ToHow to quiet your inner critic and rediscover your voice
October 22, 2025When “perfect” runs the show, authenticity leaks out. Guest columnist Kym Dakin-Neal offers some tools to manage the voices that hold you back.
October 22, 2025
How toHow to get your business ready for the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave law
October 22, 2025Successful implementation will require thoughtful preparation and strategic planning both to reduce confusion and to support employees during the transition.
October 22, 2025
how toFive ways to recession-proof your small business
Updated: October 23, 2025From staying flexible to putting customers first, here are some useful tips to prepare for the next downturn.
Updated: October 23, 2025
How ToHow Maine can shift the narrative from 'brain drain' to 'brain gain'
October 20, 2025When structured with intention, internships can be one of the most powerful ways to attract, develop and retain young talent in Maine, our guest columnist writes.
October 20, 2025
How ToHow Maine businesses can tackle regulatory headaches by hiring former federal employees
Updated: October 22, 2025Companies hiring former federal employees report faster regulatory approvals, higher rates of government contract wins and reductions in compliance violations.
Updated: October 22, 2025- How To
How to stay on top of your taxes amid a government shutdown
Updated: October 20, 2025While some essential IRS functions continue during a shutdown, they are extremely delayed, our guest columnist writes along with some practical tips for navigating the challenges.
Updated: October 20, 2025 
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How do you prepare leadership and management to run an ESOP successfully?
Updated: October 20, 2025The success of an ESOP depends on how well leadership and management are prepared to guide the company in its next chapter.
Updated: October 20, 2025
How ToHow to integrate automation with your (human) workforce
Updated: October 17, 2025Automation is only effective if your team can use it confidently. Training should cover both the “how” and the “why.”
Updated: October 17, 2025
How toHow to raise your networking game at sports events
Updated: October 9, 2025Every handshake, every new friend, every familiar face you greet in the stands adds to your visibility, our guest columnist writes.
Updated: October 9, 2025
How toHow to boost your financial fitness
Updated: October 16, 2025For credit unions, "doing more" is a recognition that doing well isn’t enough; leaders in our industry need to do good, too, writes guest columnist Jim Lemieux.
Updated: October 16, 2025
How ToHow to get out of a 'job-hugging' rut without quitting your job
Updated: September 30, 2025If you're determined to stay put in a job for life without getting burned out, here are plenty of ways to stay engaged, from taking on more tasks to seeking out volunteer opportunities, our guest columnist writes.
Updated: September 30, 2025-
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How to say 'no' in business — with confidence and no regrets
Updated: September 26, 2025At a certain point in our lives, constant “yeses” become unsustainable even if we have been “yes” people all our lives, writes guest columnist Nancy Marshall.
Updated: September 26, 2025 
HOW TOHow to be good givers in uncertain times
Updated: September 26, 2025Nonprofits are experiencing anxiety about sustainability. They can make payroll today, but they worry about next year, or the year after. That’s why multi-year commitments are so powerful.
Updated: September 26, 2025
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How can my business attract and keep great employees?
Updated: September 22, 2025With a limited candidate pool and larger companies often drawing people south, small business owners need to be intentional about hiring and retention.
Updated: September 22, 2025-
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Turning angry customers into allies — and opportunities
Updated: September 18, 2025The best response to hostile emails is to stay calm, composed and laser-focused on listening, our guest columnist writes.
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Blueprint for success: How to build a solid business plan
Updated: October 3, 2025A good business plan can be as short or as long as it needs to be, our guest columnist writes.
Updated: October 3, 2025
