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SUMMARY:Free Business Resource Workshop and Advising at the Millinocket Library
DESCRIPTION:Have a small business idea? Need a Business Plan? Want to grow your business? \nWe’re here to help! \nJoin this 1.5-hour workshop with CEI WBC Business Advisor\, Ruth Feldman\, to learn about useful resources to start or grow your business\, including: \n\nNo-cost\, confidential business advising services\nSmall business loans\nFree small business resources\nIntroduction to business planning\n\nBring your questions\, ideas\, and curiosity! \nRegister Today!\nHave a specific question you’d like to ask a small business advisor? Following the session\, Ruth will be providing confidential business advising in person between 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Click here to register for a no-cost 45-minute confidential session. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nAll opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/free-business-resources-for-entrepreneurs-with-millinocket-library/
LOCATION:Millinocket Memorial Library\, 5 Maine Ave\, Millinocket\, ME\, 04462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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SUMMARY:Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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? \nIn 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 the application process and benefits for small business owners. \nYou’ll be connected with resources and people who can help you scale to the point of being ready for certification\, help you with the application process and help you utilize the certification once you have it. \nThere will be a Q+A after the presentation. \nRegister Today!\n  \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nAll opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request. \n 
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/womens-business-enterprise-national-council-wbenc-certification-info-session-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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SUMMARY:The Paycheck Challenge: Why Paying Yourself Matters and How to Start
DESCRIPTION:Running a small business often means putting yourself last\, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. \nIn 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. \nYou’ll learn why even a little owner pay makes a big difference – for your well‑being\, your business’s sustainability\, and your future growth. \nWalk away with clarity\, confidence\, and the tools to finally make your business work for you. \nRegister Today!\n  \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nAll opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/the-paycheck-challenge-why-paying-yourself-matters-and-how-to-start/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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