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Business Advice and Training

CEI offers a wide range of assistance to emerging and existing small business owners. Through one-on-one consultation, training, workshops, seminars, peer networks and other services, CEI helps individuals across the state get the information they need to start or expand their small businesses. One-on-one business consultation is tailored to meet the needs of the business owner; training and workshops are offered on a range of business issues.

In addition to providing general business assistance, CEI has programs targeted to women; marine-related businesses; farms; child care providers; and refugees and immigrants. CEI also offers specialized assistance to businesses on Internet/website development.

For small businesses needing quality employees, Staffing Solutions for Small Businesses describes how CEI can help with staffing needs.

Click on the link below for more information on any of our business services.

One on One consultation
Group Workshops
Business Networking
Staffing Solutions for Businesses
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What a Great Experience!

After being asked for the fourth time for my website address, I decided I'd better get one if I wanted to be taken seriously as a business owner. Since I had absolutely no knowledge of anything concerning the web, I thought I would take advantage of the web classes being offered by CEI. What a great decision that was.
The business counselor's breadth of knowledge about the Internet and websites was amazing. Along with that, her teaching was clear and concise, and she was able to talk in layman's terminology. With her sense of humor, she had the entire group relaxed and ready to learn right from the beginning of the class.
Warmly,
Gloria
Maine Women Business Owners Online Directory

Visit the Maine Women's Business Owners Online Directory to meet other women business owners in the State of Maine and to promote your products and services on the Internet.
http://www.wbcmaine.org/
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