Maine: A Place of Business

Adventures and advice in starting your own business

WRITTEN BY ANNE GABBIANELLI Starting a business can be a scary thought and daunting task for anyone, but sometimes you just have to go with your gut instinct and take the plunge. Just ask Ellen Finn, the owner/operator of Cadillac Mountain Summit Shuttle. “By being a…

Five reasons to shop local

WRITTEN BY CRYSTAL SANDS Last Thanksgiving, I forgot to order a turkey for our family’s dinner. As homesteaders, we grow much of our own, but we do not raise turkeys. I always make sure I order from a local Maine farm that raises turkeys humanely, but…

Facts and figures about small businesses in the U.S.

COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Though they might be characterized as “small,” businesses with fewer than 500 employees have a big impact on the economy. According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises represent roughly 90 percent of businesses and more than 50 percent of employment…

How to make your review as beneficial as possible for local businesses

COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Patronizing a business and thanking its staff on your way out can help business owners and their employees feel good about the work they’re doing. Though such gestures will never go out of style, customers can do even more to help the…