Processing Your Payment
Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
How To's
Ask ACEAsk ACE: Will selling my business affect the cost of my Medicare in retirement?
Updated: 17 hours agoThe Association for Consulting Expertise tackles the thorny issue of Medicare costs in retirement.
Updated: 17 hours ago
How ToHow to make it easier for new business contacts to find you
June 11, 2025If you want to grow your business, you can’t just hope people will remember you. You must give them reasons to do so.
June 11, 2025
How ToTips on keeping employees healthy, safe and productive from the Mainebiz Health Care Forum
June 4, 2025From reducing injuries to ensuring impactful and inclusive wellness strategies, panelists offered several actionable steps for employers.
June 4, 2025
Ask ACEAsk ACE: We’re hiring, but no one seems like the right fit. What can we do differently?
Updated: June 2, 2025The issue may not be the talent pool, but the process leading to the hire. Without a well-structured hiring process, you’re likely to attract and hire the wrong candidates.
Updated: June 2, 2025-
How To
How to build relationships — both online and in person — for greater opportunities
Updated: May 28, 2025Younger professionals often thrive in the digital sphere while seasoned professionals typically excel in face-to-face interactions. It’s essential to learn from each other and master both types of networking.
Updated: May 28, 2025 -
How ToNetworking 101: How to ease anxiety when entering a room full of strangers
Updated: May 29, 2025With experience, there are some simple tools that anyone can use to help ease any anxiety or awkward feelings that may bubble up when entering a room of strangers.
Updated: May 29, 2025
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How can I handle rude colleagues?
Updated: May 19, 2025ACE offers five steps that will help you evaluate the size of the problem before taking the next, more serious, action.
Updated: May 19, 2025-
How to
Dress for success: How to elevate your professional image in a post-pandemic world
Updated: May 19, 2025Dressing well is not about following fashion trends. It's about conveying respect — not only for us but for the roles we play.
Updated: May 19, 2025 
How toHow to bullet-proof your company against cyber threats
May 12, 2025Robust IT defenses are critical, but true protection also means being prepared for when a breach occurs.
May 12, 2025
How ToHow women can help stem the labor shortages in construction
May 12, 2025Maine's construction industry is growing, but not quickly enough to address our state's acute economic challenges.
May 12, 2025
How ToSeeds of thanks: How to create a grateful workplace culture
Updated: May 13, 2025Intentional gratitude in the workplace is not about forced positivity, but about creating genuine connections, recognizing individual contributions and fostering a supportive, appreciative work culture.
Updated: May 13, 2025-
How To
Three ways to use AI to stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn
Updated: May 12, 2025Keeping your profile fresh on the professional networking platform shows that you are cutting-edge and tech-savvy.
Updated: May 12, 2025 
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How hard is it to make my LLC an S-Corp?
Updated: May 5, 2025Under Maine law, there’s no such thing as an S-Corp, per se. You form your entity under state law (in your case an LLC), and then you elect S-Corp status with the IRS.
Updated: May 5, 2025-
How To
How to counter workplace stress? Try using the other half of your brain
April 27, 2025Mindful movement and art breaks are some of the ways to weave right-brain activity into daily life to counteract left-brain stress.
April 27, 2025 
How ToRules of engagement: How to build rapport with your employees
Updated: April 20, 2025Workforce engagement is a game of mutuality. Each side needs to feel heard and respected.
Updated: April 20, 2025
Ask ACEAsk ACE: What can my company do now to prepare for taxes next year?
Updated: April 21, 2025Tax season should not be the only time you think about your tax strategy. The best planning happens outside of crunch time.
Updated: April 21, 2025
