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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.
Industry gurus, often called thought leaders, are sought out, listened to, respected and needed for their expertise and innovative ideas. Organizations depend on them.
We're in the midst of a seismic shift in our economy — and no matter what, we can't go back.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
"When will one of my employees steal money from me?" This is not a question many business owners ask themselves, but it should be.
"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.
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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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Learn MoreWork for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Learn MoreWhether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
Coming June 2025
Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
Coming June 2025
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