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[Case Study] 5k Race

ChallengeA Maine based non-profit decided to host a 5k race to raise funds. While many of the members had run in 5k races, none were sure how to organize and promote one. There were significant challenges and questions around whether the event would bring in enough...

How to “Stand Up” Maine

How to “Stand Up” Maine Three years ago, a friend of mine “stood up” a village in Africa. She and some work colleagues signed up to participate in a Give Movement Journey from Suzanne Evans & Hills of Africa Travel. They went to an African village, dug...

A Watershed Event for the City of Portland, Maine

A Watershed Event for the City of Portland, Maine A cleaner Portland harbor for work and playIn a world where we often hear how dysfunctional government can be, a case of things working well is happy news indeed.Such was the situation when the City Council of...

Get Connected to Portland, Maine

Get Connected to Portland, Maine How to Feed Two Birds with One SeedI am a 13-year-old homeschooler named Alexis Bellas. My mom owns 19 Oaks, a small business in Portland that provides marketing & sales to local companies. My mom also homeschools me and likes to...

Sale: My Favorite 4 Letter Word

Sale: My Favorite 4 Letter Word My favorite 4-letter word is “sale.” You will often hear me say, “Anyone who communicates with your buyer is a salesperson.”  Now, I understand this statement may have made your stomach lurch or your brain say, “No way, not me!” But...

How to Determine the Length of Your Sales Cycle

How to Determine the Length of Your Sales Cycle Companies spend significant time and money acquiring leads. What’s your process for converting those leads into sales? Knowing how long your sales cycle is simplifies the sales process for your...