In partnership with Patten Free Library, CEI is pleased to offer a free, 60-minute workshop designed to assist older Mainers, families, and caregivers in recognizing and avoiding financial scams that […]
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 […]
Being a good leader is not just good business - it's the key to success. One of the most important predictors of staff retention and performance is the effectiveness of […]
We’ve all been told how important it is to have reasonable financial projections – but no one ever started a business because they liked playing in excel! If you’re ready to take the step but don’t know where to start, consider joining us for our four-part series. Join CEI's Director of Business Advising, Raynor Large, 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 […]
In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. Between the documents to fill out […]
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 […]
This will be held as a live online webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on January 22, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will […]
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 […]
