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How To's

  • How to: Three tips for improving your leadership performance

    Rob Neal, Rob Neal Consulting Updated: March 9, 2021

    A contributing consultant from Yarmouth explains that executive leadership coaching really comes down to building self-awareness in three key areas.

    Rob Neal, Rob Neal Consulting Updated: March 9, 2021
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    How to: Maximize your greatest asset — your employees

    Deb White-rideout August 6, 2018

    Most executives and HR managers would say their employees are their greatest asset. Here are some tips on how communicate that in meaningful ways.

    Deb White-rideout August 6, 2018
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    How to: Make the most of networking in Maine

    Nancy Marshall July 23, 2018

    Maine is a surprisingly small community; there's a good chance you're only a degree or two separated from most of your business contacts. Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of networking in our wonderful state.

    Nancy Marshall July 23, 2018
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    How to: Plan for succession in a family-owned business

    Sterling Kozlowski June 11, 2018

    Eighty percent of Maine's businesses are family-owned. When asked who will take over the family business when the current owner retires, 88% of owners believe their children or family members will succeed them.

    Sterling Kozlowski June 11, 2018
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    How to: Create the perfect brand message in 5 simple steps

    Alexandra Heseltine May 28, 2018

    We all know a logo design is only a small part of branding. What's critical to a successful branding strategy is defining the brand message.

    Alexandra Heseltine May 28, 2018
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    How to: Evaluate an Employee Stock Ownership Plan

    Bill Haskell April 30, 2018

    As business owners consider transition and liquidity options, there are typically three choices: sell to a strategic buyer, a financial buyer or an employee-management group.

    Bill Haskell April 30, 2018
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    How to: Comply with Department of Labor's 7 rules for internships

    Dawn Harmon April 16, 2018

    Internships: To pay or not to pay? As summer approaches, employers across the state will begin to receive resumes from students seeking practical work experience through internships.

    Dawn Harmon April 16, 2018
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    How To: Stop the exodus of promising young leaders from Maine?

    Jim Bouchard April 2, 2018

    The most honest answer I can give you on how to stop the flow of young people out of Maine is you can't. Young people by nature have more of a yearning for adventure.

    Jim Bouchard April 2, 2018
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    How To: Broach the tough topic of 'money' with your life partner

    Andrew Silsby March 19, 2018

    As a banker, I believe there's no bad time to chat about your family finances with your significant other.

    Andrew Silsby March 19, 2018
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    Make IT investments that improve your business

    John Sterling February 19, 2018

    IT strategy is becoming increasingly important, and the new year is a good time to revisit the key components of your strategy.

    John Sterling February 19, 2018
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    How to: Handshake, or a hug? How do you decide which is appropriate in the workplace?

    Nancy Marshall February 5, 2018

    We're reading every day about harassment in the workplace and #metoo. You may be wondering how to apply that to your company and workplace.

    Nancy Marshall February 5, 2018
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    How To: 5 points to consider in deciding whether ESOP is right succession tool for your company

    David Schneider January 22, 2018

    Is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan the right succession tool for your company?

    David Schneider January 22, 2018
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    How To: Turn macro trends into long-term profits

    Catherine Reilly Delutio December 11, 2017

    The best Maine businesses know that long-term success means looking beyond industry fads to the macro economic and demographic trends that influence long-term profits.

    Catherine Reilly Delutio December 11, 2017
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    How To: Implement a successful workplace wellness program

    Diane Abramson December 11, 2017

    A well-designed workplace wellness program can significantly reduce employer health care costs while increasing employee retention, motivation and morale.

    Diane Abramson December 11, 2017
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    How to: Choose a trustee

    Caitlin Dimillo, Mainebiz Contributor November 27, 2017

    Trusts are used for a variety of reasons.

    Caitlin Dimillo, Mainebiz Contributor November 27, 2017
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    How to: Avoid the high cost of a data breach

    Sterling Kozlowski November 27, 2017

    In August, the Equifax data breach left more than 145 million Americans vulnerable to identity theft.

    Sterling Kozlowski November 27, 2017