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How To's

  • Profit motives

    What your small business lender wants you to know

    Alison Hinson July 23, 2012

    At some point during your life as a small business owner (or an aspiring business owner), you will find yourself sitting across the desk from a small business lender.

    Alison Hinson July 23, 2012
  • Advice squad

    What it takes to stand out in your industry

    Rick Dacri June 11, 2012

    Industry gurus, often called thought leaders, are sought out, listened to, respected and needed for their expertise and innovative ideas. Organizations depend on them.

    Rick Dacri June 11, 2012
  • Advice squad

    Stop staring at your spreadsheet and start quantifying your intangible capital

    Geoff Lamdin May 14, 2012

    We're in the midst of a seismic shift in our economy — and no matter what, we can't go back.

    Geoff Lamdin May 14, 2012
  • How-to

    What employers should know about Maine’s new marijuana rules

    Lori Londis Dwyer Attorney In Bernstein Shur's Labor And Employment Practice Group, Portland April 2, 2012

    At the Augusta Civic Center last November, regular folks from across the state gathered under a tent to compare marijuana buds and inhale marijuana through vaporizers during a medical marijuana trade show.

    Lori Londis Dwyer Attorney In Bernstein Shur's Labor And Employment Practice Group, Portland April 2, 2012
  • Advice squad

    Don’t stop at the top. Here are three steps for building continuity in your business.

    Susan Degrandpre April 2, 2012

    “Does anyone here think succession planning is not necessary?” I asked a room full of business leaders. No hands. Good, they're believers. “Who here has succession plans in place in their organization?” No hands.

    Susan Degrandpre April 2, 2012
  • Advice squad

    The best foundation for any business starts with personal connections

    Geoff Lamdin March 5, 2012

    It's the people, stupid. In the world of business, it is always about the people, whether at the end of the day, beginning or somewhere awash in the middle.

    Geoff Lamdin March 5, 2012
  • Profit motives

    Pay increases need a focus and purpose

    Alison Hinson March 5, 2012

    The economy looks like it is slowly but surely trending in the right direction. After years of reining in expenses, including employee pay, it's time to seriously consider giving your employees a raise.

    Alison Hinson March 5, 2012
  • Proft Motives

    Safeguard your business by paying attention to signs of employee theft

    Alison Hinson January 9, 2012

    "When will one of my employees steal money from me?" This is not a question many business owners ask themselves, but it should be.

    Alison Hinson January 9, 2012
  • Advice Squad

    You can do more with less in your workplace, even in this economy

    Fritz Steele November 28, 2011

    "Advice Squad" is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association of Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Fritz Steele November 28, 2011
  • Look inward to protect against new union rules

    Rick Dacri October 17, 2011

    Owner, Dacri & Associates, Kennebunkport

     

    Rick Dacri October 17, 2011
  • Tying the knot | What smarketing and an ideal marriage have in common

    Carole Mahoney October 17, 2011

    Founder and president, Mahoney Internet Marketing, Portland

    I wrote a blog recently about what inbound marketing and gorgeous women have in common. I'd like to expand on that blog right here in Mainebiz.

    Carole Mahoney October 17, 2011
  • Advice Squad

    Are decision-making habits robbing you of productivity?

    Jim Milliken October 3, 2011

    "Advice Squad" is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Jim Milliken October 3, 2011
  • Profit Motives

    Scrutinize tax breaks and low-cost loans before making a capital commitment

    Alison Hinson September 19, 2011

    The lingering recession has forced many business owners to find creative ways to generate revenue and decrease expenses. Fiscal and monetary policies intended to combat the recession have resulted in tax breaks and record-low interest rates.

    Alison Hinson September 19, 2011
  • Advice squad

    Event planning | Follow a few simple steps to make your fundraiser or company reception a hit

    Martha Bradley September 5, 2011

    Advice Squad is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Martha Bradley September 5, 2011
  • Advice Squad

    Zipper theory | How to get the most out of your team

    Liz Incze July 11, 2011

    Advice Squad is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Liz Incze July 11, 2011
  • Advice Squad

    Enough already | Pompous business writing reflects poorly on the author and fools no one

    Dave Griffiths May 16, 2011

    Advice Squad is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Dave Griffiths May 16, 2011