This is why my clients pay me to do this work… I’ve been trying to determine the insurance deductible of a patient of one of my therapist clients. This isn’t a fly by night company I’m trying to reach. It’s… Read More ›
Business Practices
Shortchanging Mental Health Providers Just Hurts the Most Vulnerable
Years ago, I ran a 200+ employee mental health agency. When children’s case management services were privatized – meaning the State of Maine, which had been handling all the children’s case management services to that point – opened those services… Read More ›
Minimum Wage in Maine Now at $12
I’ve always been a proponent of paying employees the best I possibly can, while also providing as much in benefits as I could, even when in an extraordinarily low profit margin business environment. It’s been one of my proudest accomplishments…. Read More ›
Maine Minimum Wage and Federal Overtime Changes Coming January 2020
A press release from the Maine Department of Labor. For those employing respite staff or other health care workers, and for the workers themselves, this is important information. For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Media Contact: Jessica Picard, Maine Dept…. Read More ›
When You Wish You Had a Cat to Clear Your Desk…
Anyone who’s ever had cats knows their penchant for knocking off any surface the breakable knickknacks, critical paperwork and whatever else happens to be in the way. Years ago, I read in some article on “tips for being organized at… Read More ›
Trust
Do you and your business come across as trustworthy? What actually invokes trust? Is it a big flashy website? Is it by you telling potential customers how wonderful you are? Is when you help your clients save money, even if… Read More ›