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Back on the clock: Why some Mainers are choosing to ‘unretire’ and keep working well into their 80s
Updated: January 22, 2024Some older Mainers are choosing to return to the workforce after retirement, aiming to stay active, earn an income and stay socially engaged.
Updated: January 22, 2024
Ask ACE: Should I raise my rates?
Updated: April 5, 2024Everything costs more these days. So however uncomfortable it may be to raise your consulting fees for longstanding clients, it may be time to take the leap.
Updated: April 5, 2024From the Editor: Rain, snow, flooding all signs of epic winter
Updated: January 22, 2024This winter is already making itself known, and we still have at least two months to go.
Updated: January 22, 2024
How Maine stacks up as a place to start a business
Updated: January 17, 2024As a place to get a new business off the ground, Maine outranked the rest of New England, but still was among the lower half of all U.S. states, according to a WalletHub study.
Updated: January 17, 2024
From med tech to skin care: Top Gun names 41 startups to 2024 lineup
Updated: January 16, 2024Program director Laurie Johnson said this is the first year that female entrepreneurs will outnumber their male participants in the business accelerator program.
Updated: January 16, 2024
Ellsworth looks for input on plan to build business, development — and balance
January 11, 2024The city is developing business attraction ideas that will maintain its balance as a year-round community and an important service center with future growth.
January 11, 2024
12 business owners chosen for ‘visionary leadership’ development program
Updated: January 11, 2024Seaweed and waffles. Startups and longtime businesses. Participants are a diverse group but have a similar aim: to develop their skills and grow their companies.
Updated: January 11, 2024
How small businesses can navigate a successful digital transformation
Updated: January 8, 2024A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study showed 57% of Maine businesses reported having no telework arrangements before or early in the pandemic. Businesses continue to adapt to the change, writes guest columnist Jason Lundy, a business banker.
Updated: January 8, 2024
Friday Food Insider: An Old West saloon planned for West Bayside
Updated: January 5, 2024Argenta Brewing is preparing to open later this winter, bringing a touch of the Old West to West Bayside.
Updated: January 5, 2024
How to find and work with a lender for ESOP financing
Updated: January 5, 2024Studies show ESOP participants have higher retirement account savings than non-ESOP counterparts and also have better job security, writes guest columnist Jay Hood, chief lending officer at Machias Savings Bank.
Updated: January 5, 2024
2024 Forecast: Bam Bam Bakery is ready to take on new year
Updated: January 8, 2024The bakery leased 1,961 square feet of retail space at the former Ela Market & Grill, at 125 Bucknam Road in Falmouth, after closing a location on Portland's Commercial Street during the pandemic.
Updated: January 8, 2024
On the Record: CEI’s Grace Mo-Phillips helps fellow female entrepreneurs turn ideas into business
Updated: January 8, 2024The Women's Business Center, part of Coastal Enterprises Inc., supports women of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds as they navigate the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur.
Updated: January 8, 2024From the Editor: Business has been good, so why is the outlook so gloomy?
Updated: January 8, 2024The economy has been remarkably resilient coming out of the pandemic, but businesspeople polled by Mainebiz are still cautious about the outlook for 2024.
Updated: January 8, 2024
With $100K boost, scone business will scale beyond the midcoast
Updated: January 4, 2024The Scone Goddess, based in Northport, plans to use a Community Development Block Grant for a van, packing machines, additional storage and ingredients.
Updated: January 4, 2024
In memoriam: We recall some of the Mainers who died in 2023
Updated: January 3, 2024Mainebiz pays tribute to notable Mainers who died last year.
Updated: January 3, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A look at the top food stories from 2023
December 28, 2023Here are links to the top restaurant stories published in Mainebiz in 2023.
December 28, 2023
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