Microenterprise Development for Refugees and Immigrants at CEI
StartSmart is a free business development program that helps immigrants start or grow a business. StartSmart can help you in the following areas:
Expert Advice
- Evaluate your business idea
- Develop a business Plan
- Review location choices
- Help identify sources of financing
- Organize your bookkeeping
- Strengthen marketing and advertising
Financing
- Rebuild your credit
- Apply for a business loan
- Invest in a matched savings account
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
- Permits and licenses
- Taxes
- Insurance
The first step to starting or growing your business is to contact us for an appointment. Interpreters are available. Contact:
StartSmart
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 206, Portland, ME 04101
Telephone: (207)775-1984; FAX: (207)772-5503; E-mail
Our Business Directory contains a complete listing of businesses assisted by the program. Please help us encourage the skills, talents and enthusiasm of these new American entrepreneurs by supporting their businesses as they grow, strengthen and enhance our community.
To download our brochure, which includes directions to our office, please click one of the following:
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