The following is a guest post by Garrett Wilkin. A hackathon is a positive, creative event that can serve as the catalyst to turn ideas into prototypes, products, or even companies. Think of it as a computer programmer’s conference. A … Continue reading
On February 16th at 6:30 p.m., Steve Blank will be speaking via video conference to entrepreneurs scattered across the state (Portland, Gorham, and Orono). This event is FREE and open to the public. He will also be mentoring Top Gun participants, … Continue reading
For those of you who haven’t heard the news, Wikipedia and a host of other websites are protesting SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) today. It’s a very controversial bill, backed by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), and the … Continue reading
In a world of social media, mobile apps, and constant technological change, your website is still the focal point of your online marketing efforts. Many business focus on how the website looks, but what happens behind the scenes is even … Continue reading
Heard of Pinterest? If you are a female who likes design, fashion, and “uniqueness,” you probably have. I’ve been following Pinterest for a while, and it’s growing like dandelions in your backyard. I finally got an invite (it’s beta-only at … Continue reading
Okay, I admit it. I love marketing. I enjoy spending my free time staying up to date on the latest trends. From “street-team” guerilla marketing to Superbowl ads, I am fascinated by it all. It’s amazing how overall strategy combined … Continue reading
For the past couple years I have been following the increasing cost of higher education very closely. I despise having student loans, especially considering that my parents have stressed the importance of being debt-free. Thankfully, I’ve been fortunate enough to … Continue reading
Fellow Mainers, it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about Christmas, but the time that Facebook decides to release a new profile design. WHAT? I feel your pain, but this one’s different. I promise. In the latest … Continue reading
Over the past several months, technical education has become a hot-topic issue in the news. I’ve been following the conversation closely; I spent the last two years of high school at United Technologies Center in Bangor (the largest technical center … Continue reading
I’ve attended a few festivals this year, visiting vendors selling everything from porcelain plates to homemade coffins. Many of these vendors have a “cash only” sign, missing out on numerous attendants with little cash, yet armed with a credit card. … Continue reading
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