November 27, 2023 EditionEdition

A guest columnist from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on what has become an all-too-common business challenge.

Reducing paper transactions should be a priority, a Maine banking leader says. With some best practices, the transition to a cashless system can happen smoothly.

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits and health care facilities around Maine.

SoulBeing, led by founder and CEO Colleen Kavanagh, connects employers with a network of alternative health and wellness providers as a holistic benefit for employees.

Maine hosts a growing number of pitch competitions with cash prizes that can play a vital, just-in-time role for small companies looking to buy that next piece of equipment, pay competitive wages or ramp up marketing.

Maine banks and credit unions — including Saco & Biddeford Savings, the Country Federal Credit Union, M&T Bank, Maine Savings Federal Credit Union and Androscoggin Bank — have seen a slew of significant personnel changes.

Banks and credit unions are spending more to prevent check fraud, which is escalating nationwide even as people write fewer checks.

A checking account seems like a relic of the past, especially with options like automated payments, debit...