The How to Increase Sales edition of MaineBusiness.com: 04/17/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Thursday, April 17, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Minimum-wage bill sent to Maine governor [Portland Press Herald] Governor signs beverage tax into law to help pay for Dirigo [Kennebec Journal] Tax benefit for lobstermen floated [Bangor Daily News] Home builder plans to lay off 93 workers [Sun Journal] EMMC saves $1M in energy costs [Bangor Daily News] Ellsworth: Grant awarded for study of microbusiness teamwork [Bangor Daily News] BIW union hearing runs into night [Portland Press Herald] South Portland to sell lot in mall area to developer [Portland Press Herald] Navy lays out rules for reuse of old prison at shipyard [Portland Press Herald] Augusta: Cony sale a done deal [Kennbec Journal] Goodall Hospital agrees to $1.1 million repayment [Portland Press Herald] Old Boatyard Has New Owner [The Ellsworth American] E-Waste: An Ongoing Problem for Mainers [The Ellsworth American] Art + physics = Good hair [Portland Press Herald] Mount Desert selectmen apologize for RedZone criticism [Maine Coast Now] Sowing the seeds of success [Portland Press Herald] Ellsworth's 'Yes' Man [The Ellsworth American] Milbridge: 8 communities receive housingrehab grants [Bangor Daily News] Bucksport to use state grant for downtown projects [Bangor Daily News] For couple, bistro 10 years in the making [Sun Journal] Newry OKs solid waste hauling bids [Sun Journal] Portland firm gets printing contract [Sun Journal] Duguay joins hospital board [Sun Journal] Berg joins FISC in Lewiston [Sun Journal] Market America reps advance [Sun Journal] Mark McAuliffe: Chamber has Portland prosperity plan [Portland Press Herald] Better Business A Bird in the Hand Apr 16, 2008 10:37 AM How much time and money do we spend on getting a new customer? Since its obvious we are in... more The Takeaway Find partners to increase sales Apr 17, 2008 06:47 AM Retailing tends to be a "build it and they will come" business. There is some advertising and marketing involved to... more Internet Marketing 101 Blogging as a Mentoring Tool Apr 16, 2008 07:06 PM For anyone who doubts the power of blogging, you should check out this story about "Blogging Buddies," a program that... more Insurance Hints and Tips Long Term Care Insurance Apr 16, 2008 10:16 AM More and more Americans are realizing the importance of insurance that pays for a stay in a nursing home or... more Making It Happen The Planning Conundrum - Success Apr 16, 2008 09:33 AM 1. Client Situation: 10 years in business; working 2 years to develop new service offering complementary to existing business; big... more Events Thursday, April 17, 2008 Business After Hours Portland Regional Chamber, 5 - 7 p.m., Cinemagic Grand Open Discussion with Career & Executive Coach Davis Young People of the Lewiston-Auburn Area, 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m., Andrscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Friday, April 18, 2008 Maximum Impact Leadership Seminar Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Faith Community Fellowship A conversation with Tom Allen Turnaround Management Association, 8-9:30 a.m., Marriott at Sable Oaks Saturday, April 19, 2008 Career Workshop: Effective Resumes Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104