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Friday, December 12, 2025BHBT Employee-Driven Charitable Giving Program Presents More than $21,000 in Donations 12/12/2025
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s Employee-Driven Charitable Giving Program Presents More than $21,000 in Donations to 10 Nonprofit Organizations Serving Northern New England Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $21,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to 10 organizations serving communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The recipients of the donations collected during the third
Tuesday, December 02, 2025Island Arts Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Holiday Craft Fair (12/2/2025)
Bar Harbor – The Island Arts Association (IAA) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary Season with their Annual Holiday Craft Fair. IAA was founded in 1975, and the Holiday Craft Fair was the fair that started it all. The 2025 Holiday Craft Fair celebrates the Island Arts Association’s anniversary with a 3-day fair December 5-7, 2025, held at the Atlantic Oceanside at 119 Eden Street in Bar Harbor. The fair will take place on: Friday, December 5, 2025, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00
Wednesday, November 26, 2025The Essential Playbook for New Home Service Entrepreneurs
The home services sector — encompassing cleaning, plumbing, landscaping, repairs, and remodeling — is one of the fastest-growing areas of local entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a handyman, electrician, cleaner, or painter, building a home services business is as much about trust and structure as it is about skill.The Short Version To start and grow a home services business: Choose a clear service niche and define your target customers. Register your business legally and set up financial and
Thursday, September 25, 2025Smart Ways to Invest in Your Business from Day One
Launching your first business is both exciting and overwhelming. With limited resources, you have to decide what’s worth the early investment and what can wait. Choosing wisely now can save time, money, and frustration down the road. Below are some of the most impactful areas new owners should prioritize. 1. Foundational Financial Tools Separating personal and business finances should be a top priority. Opening a business bank account with providers likeMercury helps establish credibility,
Tuesday, May 06, 2025Why Every Business Needs a Media Kit That Works
If you’ve ever tried to pitch your business to a journalist or attempted to land coverage in a meaningful outlet without a media kit, you know how awkward and clumsy that process can feel. You’re fumbling around in emails, pulling links from your website, grabbing logos off some forgotten Dropbox folder, all while hoping your tone sounds confident and not desperate. A media kit doesn’t just make you look more put together, it makes the person on the other end of the request more likely to care. In a
Monday, April 28, 2025The Subtle Art of Packaging: How Small Touches Create Big Feelings
When someone opens a package from a small business, there’s a brief but powerful moment where impressions are made. It’s more than tissue paper or twine. It’s a feeling, and it hits fast. Maybe it’s the scent of lavender tucked in with a handmade candle, or a thank-you note in handwriting that leans a little to the left. Either way, the packaging is doing more than protecting a product. It’s setting a tone. It’s telling a story. And if you're the business owner, it’s your quiet handshake through a
Wednesday, April 09, 2025More Than a Hello: How to Craft a Digital Welcome Kit That Builds Trust
Welcoming a new client isn’t just about sending a handshake emoji and waiting for the next email. It’s a pivotal moment that lays the groundwork for the entire working relationship. A well-curated digital welcome kit speaks volumes—it’s a sign of professionalism, readiness, and genuine interest in helping someone succeed. But it has to strike the right balance: polished without being cold, comprehensive without being bloated. Polish the Visuals Before Hitting Send Visual clutter doesn’t just distract—it
Thursday, March 13, 2025Website Strategies for Small Businesses to Thrive During Economic Downturns
Economic downturns don’t just tighten wallets — they force small businesses into a delicate balancing act between survival and growth. Your website, often the first point of contact for potential customers, can become both shield and sword if approached strategically. It’s not just about looking professional; it’s about shaping experiences that inspire confidence, answer unspoken needs, and make your business indispensable. With the right blend of creativity, adaptability, and customer-first thinking,
