Posts Tagged: Machias Savings Bank

Hiring Veterans and Transitioning Military: What You Need to Know – Bill Benson

Maine needs skilled, experienced workers, and transitioning military might be at least part of the answer. Boots2Roots is an organization that helps transitioning military find and land jobs in Maine, playing matchmaker with companies and organizations that are looking for a wide variety of skilled employees. Executive Director, Bill Benson, shares why Maine employers and […]

What Owners Need to Know About Intellectual Property – Andrew Kraus

Trademarks. Copyrights. Intellectual property. What do you need to know about these items to protect your ideas, and how do you stay out of hot water when it comes to work for hire, contractors, and social media? This week we speak with Andrew Kraus of Opticliff Law, an IP expert, on what growing businesses need […]

What You Need to Know About Business Plans – Gigi Guyton

Are you running your business without a business plan? Is it because the marketing component has you scratching your head? How do you know where to get the information about potential customers and competitors so that you can put together a meaningful plan? In this week’s episode, we’ll chat with Certified Business Advisor Gigi Guyton […]

What Owners Need to Know About Risk and Business Insurance – Josh Fifield

Understanding business insurance may not be the reason you went into business in the first place, but not understanding risk, coverage, and compliance could undermine everything you’ve worked so hard to achieve. In today’s interview, we talk with Josh Fifield, Senior Account Executive at Clark Insurance. He shares some new forces that could be driving […]

What Owners Need to Know About Branding – Sean Wilkinson

What is branding, and how can it help your business grow? What’s the difference between branding and marketing? Is branding only important to big corporations like Apple and Nike, or can it make a difference to a small, growing business in Maine? In today’s episode, we chat with branding expert Sean Wilkinson of Might & […]

What Owners Need to Know About Leadership and Communication – Seth Rigoletti

Every great leader–in business or in life–needs to learn communication skills. If there’s a communication breakdown with your team, you can’t accomplish your goals and objectives. But how do you know if you’re doing a good job? And if you see an opportunity for growth, what changes can you make to improve? We’ll dive into […]

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 financial help, a business plan provides a blueprint for your success, and helps uncover stumbling blocks. In […]