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Statewide Broadband in Maine – The Benefits to Business – Kerem Durdag
This week on Fast Forward Maine we’re going to be talking about what it will take to bring broadband throughout the state of Maine. We’ve got President and Chief Operating Office of GWI, Kerem Durdag, with us, to talk about why broadband is essential to the growth, health, and well-being of the people and the […]
How to Get Your Growing Business Funded in Maine – Diane Sturgeon
There are plenty of places to get your growing business funded in Maine. Banks, Credit Unions, FAME, and alternative lending sources abound.
Workforce, Immigrants, and DEI – What Owners Need to Know – Tae Chong
Maine has a workforce problem. Although no one solution will fix it all, today we speak with Tae Chong about how immigrants and a healthy approach to DEI can make a big difference for your business and for Maine. Have you noticed all the help wanted signs out there? Retail stores and restaurants have taken […]
PR & Earned Media for Your Company: What Owners Need to Know – Kristan Vermeulen
This week on Fast Forward Maine we’re going to be talking about how to generate positive press and media coverage for your company. We’ve got PR expert and podcaster Kristan Vermeulen on the show and she’s going to talk about everything that goes into good PR, from developing your brand story, to developing relationships with […]
What Owners Need to Know About Branding – Emily Brackett
What goes into the branding of a growing business? Is it your logo? Your colors? Your business cards or trucks? In today’s episode we talk to branding expert Emily Brackett on what goes into a successful company brand and what impact it has on your bottom line.
What Owners Need to Know About Sales Growth – Tom Morgan
As business owners and leaders, we all want more sales. How do we get that? Is it by hiring better sales people? Lowering our prices? Better marketing material? Before you take any of those steps, you need to understand the customer journey, which has changed dramatically over the past year. In this week’s episode, we […]
What Owners Need to Know About Influencing Legislation – Amy Volk
Amy Volk shares with us exactly how, when, and where you can influence and change the laws coming out of Augusta.
