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Ask ACE: How do I decide whether a new idea is worth pursuing?

The most durable innovations strengthen systems by making them more sustainable, efficient or resilient.

How to avoid a tax filing ‘tsunami’

Filing an electronic tax return is faster, more accurate and provides prompt confirmation that the IRS has received your return, our guest expert writes.

How to build a team that stays: A career-development strategy for Maine employers

Recruitment is often hard, slow and expensive. In a labor pool this shallow, losing a good employee is not just frustrating. It is a strategic problem.

How to network whether you’re an extrovert or introvert

Two high school friends — one introvert and extrovert — offer networking best practices for both personality types.

How to identify the operating systems your small business needs

Well-designed systems create repeatability, control and scalability, our guest columnists write.

Ask ACE: How can my small business reduce climate-related risk and control costs at the same time?

Carrie Green Yardley is an ACE board member shares how small businesses can reduce climate-related risk and control costs.

How to build relationships with Maine sports teams and athletes

Ultimately, the brands that are most successful with sports marketing opportunities are the ones that prioritize creativity and authenticity, our guest columnist writes.

How to build a team that wins — and a workplace that works

Whether building a team from scratch or one that has been inherited, any leader needs the staff to support their vision and share their values, our guest contributor writes.

How to prospect for clients when you’re busy doing the real work

Prospecting is the lifeblood of any business. When I ask sales reps what they get paid to...

How — and why — to keep politics out of the office

Never assume that your work colleague shares your opinions on politics, our guest columnist writes along with seven golden rules for keeping the workplace conflict-free.

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