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    5 tips to help you succeed in Maine’s competitive home buying market

    Genie Smith, Bank of America Updated: March 18, 2022

    Prospective homebuyers in Maine face one of the most competitive markets in decades. But a lending expert says there are steps you can take to increase your chances of coming out ahead.

    Genie Smith, Bank of America Updated: March 18, 2022
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    How to thaw out your pre-pandemic networking skills

    Nancy Marshall, Marshall Communications Updated: December 27, 2021

    Personal contact is still essential to doing business, even after more than a year of quarantining and social distancing. A guest expert writes about how to begin reconnecting with others, and the importance of the "two-way street."

    Nancy Marshall, Marshall Communications Updated: December 27, 2021
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    Ask ACE: Set SMART goals for your professional proposals

    Carrie Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC Updated: January 7, 2022

    A remote-working professional asks a guest writer from the Association for Consulting Expertise: How do I make my proposal legally enforceable?

    Carrie Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC Updated: January 7, 2022
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    Ask ACE: How do I start 'going solo'?

    Allison Bishop, financial coach, ACE board member Updated: April 13, 2022

    A financial coach and guest columnist suggests first steps to take and first considerations to make for a reader who's interested in becoming an entrepreneur.

    Allison Bishop, financial coach, ACE board member Updated: April 13, 2022
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    Ask ACE: Why is a coaching culture important?

    Tom Renehan, Certified Professional Coach Updated: April 21, 2022

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader about the importance of "coaching" instead of "command and control," and why a coaching culture leads to better business performance.

    Tom Renehan, Certified Professional Coach Updated: April 21, 2022
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    Ask ACE: How to enhance customer experience during and post COVID-19

    Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: June 24, 2022

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise recommends how a reader can improve customer engagement now, during the pandemic, and also reap rewards in the future.

    Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: June 24, 2022
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    Ask ACE: Why should I invest in a professional development program?

    Tom Renehan, executive coach and leadership expert Updated: December 8, 2021

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise responds to a reader's question about the value of professional development programs for a cost-conscious organization.

    Tom Renehan, executive coach and leadership expert Updated: December 8, 2021
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    How to be more effective with your DEI efforts

    Liz Greason, Maine Intercultural Communication Consultants Updated: April 28, 2022

    What many business leaders find surprising is that the success or failure of their DEI efforts are often determined by their own mindsets and skill sets around navigating differences.

    Liz Greason, Maine Intercultural Communication Consultants Updated: April 28, 2022
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    How to approach antiracism efforts with intent and high expectations

    Rose Barboza and Jerry Edwards Updated: March 8, 2021

    Many companies want to address Black Lives Matter and related topics, but don't know how to go about it. Guest authors Rose Barboza and Jerry Edwards offer suggestions about how to approach the topics.

    Rose Barboza and Jerry Edwards Updated: March 8, 2021
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    How to promote DEI at work

    Alyne Kemunto Cistone Updated: March 8, 2021

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leads to more creative thinking and innovative ideas. Diverse teams have been proven to be more impactful leading to better financial returns.

    Alyne Kemunto Cistone Updated: March 8, 2021
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    How to create effective diversity training

    Rhoda McVeigh Updated: June 23, 2022

    A Maine human resources consultant writes about how employers can go beyond changing business policy related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and change the way they cultivate employees.

    Rhoda McVeigh Updated: June 23, 2022
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    How to add LGBTQ to the DEI discussion

    Gia Drew Updated: February 3, 2022

    More and more businesses are investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an important part of workplace culture and the hiring process. Support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees can be part of the discussion.

    Gia Drew Updated: February 3, 2022
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    Ask ACE: How to control your appearances at conferences and meetings

    Carrie Green Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC Updated: April 29, 2022

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise suggests ways for a reader to makes sure a presentation or other original works remain original and aren't used by others without permission.

    Carrie Green Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC Updated: April 29, 2022
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    Ask ACE: How to eliminate ‘Zoom gloom’

    Rick Pollak, Presentation Medic Updated: June 23, 2022

    A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise addresses a reader's question about how to keep audiences engaged in virtual presentations.

    Rick Pollak, Presentation Medic Updated: June 23, 2022
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    Ask ACE: How to get in step with the remotely working world

    Francis Eberle, Price Associates Updated: June 16, 2022

    An expert from the Association for Consulting Expertise responds to a reader's question about how to keep pace in the new virtual working environment, especially when it comes to the day-to-day, personal interactions of a brick-and-mortar workplace.

    Francis Eberle, Price Associates Updated: June 16, 2022
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    Ask ACE: Is there a way to assemble an advisory team?

    Carrie Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC Updated: January 25, 2021

    A guest columnist from the Association for Consulting Expertise responds to a reader's question about the best way to create an advisory board, and its role in a growing company.

    Carrie Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC Updated: January 25, 2021