Startup Maine: Workshop Reflection on Financial Modeling

I had the great privilege of hosting a workshop at this year's Startup Maine event with Jacob Gordon from North Atlantic Capital. The workshop was titled "Financial Modeling Made Easy: How to use Numbers to tell your story." The workshop was an interactive session teaching...

Too Much of a Good Thing: Changing Dynamics in Saturated Markets

In a previous blog post we discussed the benefits that industry clustering has brought to the Maine craft brewing landscape. From knowledge spillover to increased access to suppliers, all signs point to industry clustering being a resounding benefit for an industry that’s been booming for the...

Proven Profitable Podcast with Opus

  Andrew Wood interviewed with Matty B and Justin Starbird on the Proven Profitable segment. Justin Starbird is the CEO with the Aebli Group, a full-service marketing firm in Maine which is driving this year's Maine Business Expo. Check out our podcast to learn more about the Opus...

No Rest for the Restauranteur: Staying Afloat in Maine’s Food Service Industry 

The restaurant industry is booming in Maine. Sadly, for one reason or another, not all make it. In recent news, many restaurant owners have failed to properly manage finances resulting in closing of restaurants, criminal charges, and in some cases jail time. Failure to fulfill financial obligations and subsequent bankruptcy can...

Opus Featured in 2018 Mainebiz Factbook

Opus was recently featured in Mainebiz's 2018 Factbook. This publication is an authoritative resource on all facts and figures related to Maine's economy. The piece on Opus was included in their annual Business Profiles section, touching on our founding story, thoughts from our clients, and...

Craft Brewing Industry Clusters: The Landscape Ahead

There’s no doubt that national growth in craft brewing has been strong. In 1990 there were 200 craft breweries in the United States, by 2011 there were more than 2,000, and by early 2017 there were over 7,000. While national growth has been impressive, industry...

# SUM2018

Opus Consulting Group was recently a sponsor of Startup Maine 2018. Startup Maine took place at the Maine College of Art in Portland from June 21-23. The three exciting days of events featured a variety of workshops, case studies, and networking events to highlight and...

Knowing Your Cash Flow

We have all heard the saying that “Cash is King,” and any company’s end goal is to generate cash from a core service or manufacturing of goods. The Statement of Cash Flows can be seen as the most valuable tool in assessing a company’s true...