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SUMMARY:Social Media Made Simple: Choosing the Right Platform for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:With so many social media platforms out there\, it can be hard to know where to focus your efforts as a business owner. You’re not alone! \nIn this 1-hour workshop\, Jenny Green will provide an overview of today’s most popular social media platforms. \nJoin this session to learn: \n\nWhat sets each platform apart\nWhich types of businesses thrive on each platform\nWho is a typical user and where to find your audience\nBest practices for maintaining a strong\, consistent presence.\n\nThere will be time for Q+A after the presentation. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/social-media-made-simple-choosing-the-right-platform-for-your-business/
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:EmpowerHR: I-9 Requirements: What All Employers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Do you wish you had an HR department to turn to for guidance? \nJoin this session where we’ll help you gain clarity on requirements for I-9 form documentation. \nJodi Cordes will discuss the essentials of I-9 compliance\, including: \n\nProper completion of I-9 forms\nDocumentation and filing best practices\nCommon I-9 mistakes and how to avoid them\n\nFollowing the presentation\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in an interactive forum where you can ask your burning HR-related questions and learn from fellow business owners who have faced similar challenges. \nPlease note: While Jodi Cordes is an experienced HR professional\, she is not able to provide legal advice. \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nThis peer-to-peer learning environment offers a safe\, confidential space for Maine-based business owners to share experiences\, solve problems together\, and walk away with practical insights. \n\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/empowerhr-i-9-requirements-what-all-employers-need-to-know/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110000
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SUMMARY:Sole Prop or LLC: Which Business Structure is Right for Me and How to Set It Up
DESCRIPTION:What business structure is best for your venture? How do you legally set up your small business as a specific entity? \nIn this 1-hour webinar\, WBC Business Advisor\, Grace Mo-Phillips will review the differences between Sole Proprietor and Limited Liability Company (LLC) business structures. \nGrace will demonstrate: \n– What the benefits are to Sole Prop vs LLC \n– What you need to have to formally set up your business structure \n– How to legally formalize your business \nCome with questions! \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/sole-prop-or-llc-which-business-structure-is-right-for-me-and-how-to-set-it-up-5/
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:Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification 101
DESCRIPTION:In this 1-hour workshop\, Marissa Henkel\, Procurement Counselor at Maine APEX will present on the Women Owned Small Business Certification.\n\nJoin this session to learn: \n\nWhat are the benefits of being a certified WOSB?\nWho is eligible?\nHow do I apply for the certification?\n\nThere will be time for Q+A\, come with questions! \n\nRegister Today!\nWho Should Attend? This info session is designed for Maine-based female entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. \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/women-owned-small-business-wosb-certification-101-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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