by Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine | Nov 3, 2025 | Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham, Maine
Uncertainty has become the defining theme of modern business. From global disruptions to shifting consumer behaviors, leaders today are tested not just on their ability to plan, but on how well they can pivot when plans no longer apply. Douglas Stevenson of...
by Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine | Nov 3, 2025 | Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham, Maine
In today’s fast-moving business landscape, resilience isn’t just a desirable trait, it’s the foundation that allows startups to adapt, survive, and ultimately thrive. Doug Stevenson of Bowdoinham, Maine, believes that while innovation often grabs headlines, it’s the...
by Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine | Sep 22, 2025 | Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham, Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine, Entrepreneurship
The Allure of the Overnight Success Story Entrepreneurship is often glamorized with stories of individuals who launch an idea and seemingly find instant success. Media headlines celebrate startups that skyrocket in valuation or entrepreneurs who appear to rise from...
by Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine | Aug 25, 2025 | Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham, Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine, Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs often find themselves under constant pressure to say yes. Whether it is to new opportunities, client requests, or networking events, the temptation to accept everything can feel overwhelming. Many founders equate saying yes with progress, believing that...
by Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine | Jul 21, 2025 | Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham, Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine, Entrepreneurship
For many entrepreneurs, the business is their brainchild. They’ve put in the long hours, made the key decisions, and personally shaped every detail. So when the time comes to bring others into leadership or delegate critical tasks, it can feel like giving up control....
by Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine | May 26, 2025 | Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham, Doug Stevenson Bowdoinham Maine, Entrepreneurship
One of the first major decisions entrepreneurs face is how to finance their startup. Should you bootstrap and fund the business with your own resources, or seek outside capital through fundraising? Both approaches have clear advantages and potential pitfalls, and the...