Have a small business idea? Need a Business Plan? Want to grow your business? We're here to help! Join this 1.5-hour workshop with CEI WBC Business Advisor, Ruth Feldman, to learn about useful resources to start or grow your business, including: No-cost, confidential business advising services Small business loans Free small business resources Introduction to […]
Do you wish you had an HR department to turn to for guidance? Join us for this session where we’ll help you build confidence and gain clarity on understanding employee classification. Jodi Cordes will discuss correctly classifying employees, including: Employee vs. Independent Contractor Exempt vs. Non-Exempt (overtime rules) Common misclassification mistakes Quick compliance checklist Following the […]
Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? Pop into Ask an Advisor, a free informal online group session where you can ask questions, get guidance, and learn from other entrepreneurs. Two of our experienced, full-time Business Advisors will be […]
A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification? What are the benefits to a small business owner? In this 1-hour info session, Meghan Cunningham, WBENC New England Certification Manager at Center for Women & Enterprise will review the WBENC certification in addition to […]
Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? Pop into Ask an Advisor, a free informal online group session where you can ask questions, get guidance, and learn from other entrepreneurs. Two of our experienced, full-time Business Advisors will be […]
Running a small business often means putting yourself last, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this workshop, CEI Business Advisor Michelle Bond and Workforce Solutions Program Developer Cameron Monaghan will break down the daunting task of paying yourself into simple, practical steps. You’ll learn why even a little owner pay makes a […]
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. Location: […]
In this 101-level workshop, learn why credit matters long before you need it and how to use it strategically to grow your business. We'll cover the cost of credit, how to move from cash-only operations to establishing credit, and practical steps to build strong credit for long-term success. Discover how credit can become a tool […]
Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? Pop into Ask an Advisor, a free informal online group session where you can ask questions, get guidance, and learn from other entrepreneurs. Two of our experienced, full-time Business Advisors will be […]
Want to start a business in Maine but not sure where to begin? Learn how to access free business advising and discover practical ways to get the money you need to start! Join CEI Business Advisor John Scribner for an informative 90-minute workshop about: What it takes to establish a legal business How much money you need […]
