Do you need a line of credit or a business loan? Unsure of the difference between a P&L and a balance sheet? Need help deciphering your financials to turn a profit?
We interview business bankers, CFOs, financial consultants, and more, to bring you the best financial advice to help you get your business out of the red and into the black.
What Owners Need to Know About Cannabis in the Workplace – Kristin Collins
With recreational or “adult use” cannabis now legal in Maine, what impact will that have on your business? How will it impact your hiring process, your health insurance, and your government contracts? To find out, we chatted with Kristin Collins at PretiFlaherty, who has been helping Maine businesses navigate...
What Owners Need to Know About Diversity – Dr. Chris Hunt
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. What do those terms each mean, and how can you implement each in your business? Chris Hunt, the Associate Provost for Community, Equity, and Diversity at the University of New England joins us today to talk about the power of a diverse workforce, and the benefits...
What Owners Need to Know about Boards of Advisors and Directors – Colleen McCracken
Would a Board of Advisors or a Board of Directors help jumpstart your company? If so, which is right for your business, how do you find the right people to sit on your board, and do you need to compensate them? We’ll tackle all of these questions and more...
What Owners Need to Know About the Financial Health of their Employees – Annette Lease
Should you worry about your employees’ financial health, knowledge, and well-being? How your employees feel about and manage their money can directly impact your bottom line. Empowering them through education and training can provide them with a peace of mind that will cut down on “presenteeism” and make your...
What Owners Need to Know Personal Branding – Nancy Marshall
What is a personal brand, and can it really help you stand out and generate more business? Nancy Marshall of Marshall Communications shares the benefits of developing a personal brand, how you can get started, and what a difference it can make to your business. Rich: In 1991, our...
What Owners Need to Know About Connections – John Lee Dumas
Social distancing. Stay at home orders. New safety precautions for businesses. How can a business make meaningful connections with its customers and clients? The Entrepreneur on Fire, John Lee Dumas, speaks to six ways to connect in a meaningful way with your customers, clients, and peers during a crisis....