Maine Based Businesses: What Owners Need to Know About Running a Business in Maine – Larry Barker It's been said that it's difficult to run a successful business in Maine. There are tax issues, regulation issues, and workforce issues. It can be even tougher in...
Do I Really Need a Business Plan? - Kathleen O'Donnell Do you really need a business plan to succeed and grow your company? If you are looking for funding or financing, those who invest in your success are going to require it. Even if you don't need outside...
Skilled Immigrants: Maine’s Hidden Workforce – Stefanie Gill With the unemployment rate in Maine--and the entire US--at a historic low, it's often difficult for companies to find the skilled workers they need to grow. Maine has plenty of skilled workers in the...
How to Write Your Business Book Writing a book about your business, industry, or professional expertise will immediately provide you a new level of credibility. As an author, you'll get asked to speak more often, get calls from journalists looking to speak with...
Finding the Right Business Mentor: An Entrepreneur’s Guide – Tom Rainey The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs has some amazing programs like Top Gun, Cultivator, and MarketShare Accel, to support growing Maine businesses and the entrepreneurs that power them. One...
How CEI Invests in Maine’s Growing Businesses – Jennifer Sporzynski CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.) is working to build an economy that works for everyone here in Maine. From business advisors to financing options, CEI serves all groups in Maine looking to...