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How To's

  • Ask ACE

    Business model vs. business plan — what's the difference?

    Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: September 28, 2022

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise distinguishes between the two strategic road maps, and explains to a reader the value of each.

    Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: September 28, 2022
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    How to keep your retail business competitive in 2020

    Steve Pogson Updated: February 10, 2020

    A guest expert explains five practical steps retail businesses can take this year to build sales and drive momentum for the next holiday season.

    Steve Pogson Updated: February 10, 2020
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    Why do I need to work on my leadership skills?

    Tom Renehan Updated: February 10, 2020

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader to never, ever stop honing leadership skills.

    Tom Renehan Updated: February 10, 2020
  • Ask ACE

    How to deal with an arrogant boss

    Stephen Jenks, Principal, Greyledge Consulting Updated: January 27, 2020

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on strategies for coping with arrogance in a manager.

    Stephen Jenks, Principal, Greyledge Consulting Updated: January 27, 2020

  • How to widen your network and sell more real estate

    Tom Landry Updated: February 16, 2021

    To be successful, real estate agents must possess a set of foundational skills common in any top salesperson. A guest expert writes about what they are, and how to develop them.

    Tom Landry Updated: February 16, 2021
  • Ask ACE

    How to benefit from innovation

    Steve Musica, Lean East Updated: January 13, 2020

    A guest writer from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises how innovation can lead to improvements at every level of a business.

    Steve Musica, Lean East Updated: January 13, 2020
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    How to develop a co-branded marketing strategy

    Marnie Grumbach Updated: January 13, 2020

    A guest writer says co-branding with another organization can be a powerful way to expand your reach — either to new geographic markets or to new audience segments. Here's how.

    Marnie Grumbach Updated: January 13, 2020
  • How To

    You can hire and retain employees, without breaking the bank

    Jeff Leblanc Updated: February 2, 2021

    A guest writer explains how Maine employers can get the best workers, and keep them on after they're hired.

    Jeff Leblanc Updated: February 2, 2021
  • Ask ACE

    How to lead an executive team to independence

    John Shorb, The Delphi Group Inc. Updated: January 5, 2021

    A guest writer from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on how to foster greater independence in an executive team.

    John Shorb, The Delphi Group Inc. Updated: January 5, 2021
  • Ask ACE

    One of these things is not like the other

    Dean Michaud, President, Michaud Accounting Solutions Updated: January 8, 2021

    A contributing expert from ACE explains the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant, and when you need each.

    Dean Michaud, President, Michaud Accounting Solutions Updated: January 8, 2021
  • Ask ACE

    What do I need to do to get on the first page of Google?

    Judi Jones, Infoharbor LLC Updated: January 4, 2021

    A guest consultant advises a Mainebiz reader on the best strategies for optimizing a website's appearance in Google's search results.

    Judi Jones, Infoharbor LLC Updated: January 4, 2021
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    Create a marketing communications plan for your nonprofit

    Nancy Marshall Updated: September 23, 2019

    Many nonprofits struggle with overwhelming challenges: lack of money, lack of employees, lack of volunteers, lack of name recognition and lack of direction. What most nonprofits don’t realize is that a strategic marketing communications plan can

    Nancy Marshall Updated: September 23, 2019
  • Ask ACE

    What’s expected of a nonprofit board member

    Carry Green Yardley Updated: January 8, 2021

    A contributing expert explains what you should be prepared to do, and not do, when you take a seat on a nonprofit's board.

    Carry Green Yardley Updated: January 8, 2021
  • Ask ACE

    How to manage your time effectively

    Jim Milliken, Consultant Updated: September 16, 2019

    An expert contributing consultant has recommendations for getting the most out of that precious business resource, time.

    Jim Milliken, Consultant Updated: September 16, 2019
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    How to show your full potential to an employer

    Jim Milliken, Consultant Updated: September 2, 2019

    An expert contributing consultant discusses how to increase your chances for job promotion when others say you don't have the potential for management.

    Jim Milliken, Consultant Updated: September 2, 2019
  • Ask ACE

    Effective feedback, a simple model

    Tom Renehan, Certified Professional Coach Updated: August 19, 2019

    Tom Renehan, who specializes in leadership training, discusses how managers can provide effective feedback to employees while making it easier for both parties.

    Tom Renehan, Certified Professional Coach Updated: August 19, 2019