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Portland sushi vendor rolls out retail expansion
September 12, 2022Mr. Tuna is joining forces with Rosemont Market and Bakery to sell its products at the upmarket retailer.
September 12, 2022
Roux picks next startups for Techstars accelerator
Updated: September 13, 2022Participating in the incoming class include two companies based in Maine and the rest from as far afield as Chile.
Updated: September 13, 2022
'Step back, engage a coach': How to manage startup stress and encourage employee well-being
September 5, 2022"When we launched Great Diamond Partners, the most significant stress we faced was a result of a difference in perspective," says Steve Tenney, co-founder and CEO of the Portland-based wealth management firm.
September 5, 2022
On the Record: Craft enthusiast opens Kennebunk store featuring handcrafted goods and workshops
Updated: September 5, 2022“This business is a way for me to continue to tap into my creative side, support other makers and create a fun, casual environment for all community members to enjoy,” Lindsay Kamon says of the Local Bottega.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Entrepreneurs get a boost from a business boot camp on Mount Desert Island
Updated: September 5, 2022Many local businesses are founded by "accidental entrepreneurs” who are passionate but unequipped with business skills. Business boot camps seek to remedy that.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Startup stress: Frank talk from Maine entrepreneurs navigating business ownership’s mental strains
Updated: September 5, 2022Coping strategies vary from scheduling time off to meditation.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Ask ACE: How do I spend grant money well?
Updated: September 5, 2022ACE consultant Carrie Yardley recommends that you "keep reading and writing until you understand what you’re paying for. Professional services agreements challenge a business owner to grasp unfamiliar technical concepts and language."
Updated: September 5, 2022Vision is great, but adaptability will get you through the startup stages
Updated: September 5, 2022Let’s face it, running a small business is not for the faint of heart.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Maine Venture Fund launches business-plan contest
August 30, 2022The new business-plan competition aims to encourage entrepreneurial thinking by people of all ages.
August 30, 2022
Portland tech startup raises $5.3M for product development, expansion
August 30, 2022RockStep Solutions currently employs 23 people in Portland, with plans to add 20 more positions in the next 12 months.
August 30, 2022
Portland pub reopens with new 'lease' on life
August 28, 2022Bull Feeney's, which closed in March 2020 and reopened with limited hours for three weeks that summer, has reopened with a renegotiated lease.
August 28, 2022
How to choose an insurance plan for your new small business
August 24, 2022As guest columnist Phillip Smith says, starting a new business is an exciting time. But before you hang up your “open” sign, it is important to meet with an insurance professional to make sure you are protected from day one.
August 24, 2022
Portland cybersecurity startup raises another $3.35M to fund growth
August 23, 2022Defendify, which provides cybersecurity solutions for small businesses, has raised $6.7 million to date in three funding rounds.
August 23, 2022
On the Record: CEO of startup Tanbark talks about new type of packaging with heritage twist
Updated: August 22, 2022Melissa LaCasse is the co-founder and CEO of Tanbark Molded Fiber Products, a sustainable packaging startup she runs from a North Yarmouth barn.
Updated: August 22, 2022
Poultry in motion at Bangor ‘Blitz’ entrepreneurship conference
Updated: August 22, 2022Startup momentum is strong in Bangor, which hosts an annual entrepreneurship conference called Blitz taking place this year on Sept. 28 at the Bangor Arts Exchange.
Updated: August 22, 2022
Eliot landscaping business continues to grow with purchase of retiring competitor
August 17, 2022The acquisition means that Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service now has three locations, after also making a business last year.
August 17, 2022
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