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How ToHow to create an in-depth cybersecurity defense system in 4 steps
Updated: August 18, 2023The chief technology officer of Unitil explains why better cybersecurity is important for all businesses, and what they can do to achieve it.
Updated: August 18, 2023
How ToHow to create a business plan using 3 key steps
Updated: September 21, 2022Guest columnist Chris Abbott of Camden National Bank offers a three-step process for drawing up a business plan.
Updated: September 21, 2022
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How do I develop a business strategy that contributes to my community?
Updated: July 11, 2022A member of the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader looking for a business strategy that balances profit with social purpose.
Updated: July 11, 2022
How ToHow to navigate federal and state laws to insure a cannabis business
Updated: June 27, 2022An expert writes about the complex laws and regulations that can determine how, or if, a cannabis business obtains the insurance it needs.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Ask ACEAsk ACE: What actions can I take to successfully operate a cannabis business in Maine?
Updated: June 27, 2022A member of the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on how to make sure a new cannabis business complies with the industry's complex regulations.
Updated: June 27, 2022
How ToHow to navigate the product shipping process as a small business owner
Updated: June 13, 2022Getting products to customers may not be the first priority for a small business, but is a key function that can be managed effectively if you understand the available options.
Updated: June 13, 2022
Ask ACEAsk ACE: Technical assistance grants are available in Maine
Updated: June 13, 2022The president of the Association for Consulting Expertise shows a reader some of the funding that's available to obtain technical help, even for startups.
Updated: June 13, 2022
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How are companies balancing profits and corporate responsibility?
Updated: August 3, 2022A member of the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader whose business wants to take on more community leadership, but must also pay attention to the bottom line.
Updated: August 3, 2022
How ToHow to respond to RFPs and build business in the public sector
Updated: May 16, 2022For B2B companies looking to expand their markets, government clients can be a lucrative opportunity. It helps to first understand their often-complex contracting process.
Updated: May 16, 2022
Ask ACEAsk ACE: What does innovation look like?
Updated: September 28, 2022A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader whose business is "stuck." Innovation can help, but involves more than a single lightbulb moment.
Updated: September 28, 2022
How ToHow to develop a skills inventory and talent development plan
Updated: September 26, 2022A former Unum executive and chairman of the Maine International Trade Center writes about why businesses of all types need to take stock of talent and plan accordingly. In cybersecurity and elsewhere, it's important to know what you know.
Updated: September 26, 2022
How ToHow to improve your hiring — and bolster the overall candidate experience
Updated: September 27, 2022The current hiring market makes it critical for employers to improve the job-seeking experience, writes a recruitment expert, who also explains how.
Updated: September 27, 2022
Ask ACEAsk ACE: What to do when productivity 'improvements' aren’t working
Updated: October 6, 2022A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise tackles a reader's question: What do you do when a new workflow system isn't working, and productivity ain't flowing?
Updated: October 6, 2022
How To'sHow to answer the phone with pizzazz — and get the ‘yes’
Updated: September 29, 2022A successful experience for your clients can hinge on the first words they hear over the phone. A consultant writes about how to make that initial connection count for the best.
Updated: September 29, 2022
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How can we test our assumptions before innovating new products?
Updated: October 12, 2022A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on how to make sure business innovation stays on the right track.
Updated: October 12, 2022
How ToHow to select the right financial partner for a medical practice
Updated: April 4, 2022A contributing expert writes about what steps to take when you're investing in a medical practice, and resources available for help.
Updated: April 4, 2022
