• Child Care Business Lab: Explore

    Virtual Event

    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 and decisions to make, you might feel overwhelmed and have lots of questions. By participating in Explore and completing individual work, you will build a network […]

    Free
  • Instagram 101: Optimizing Your Profile

    Online

    Instagram is an always-evolving, powerful social marketing tool to stay connected to your target audience. In this interactive 1-hour virtual workshop, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will discuss how to optimize your Instagram profile for brand visibility. We’ll cover the best practices for growing your following organically, what posting frequency makes the most sense for your […]

  • Child Care Business Lab: Explore Improving Your Credit Score

    Virtual Event

    This session is designed for any child care providers who want to know more about their credit score! Take the first step to improving your financial wellness by joining this session led by Jill Lorom, financial counselor with CEI. Jill is passionate about helping child care providers understand credit scoring and how to protect, build, […]

    Free
  • February Biz Fit: It’s Getting Hot In Here – Climate Change + Your Business

    Online

    We can’t ignore the hot, the cold, the storms; how do you adjust within your business? How do you mitigate environmental impact caused by your business? How is your business impacted by the environment and climate? What are small steps you (can) take to grow your business in a healthy way? Bring your coffee or […]

  • Child Care Business Lab: Explore Finding a Facility Location

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren't sure where to start? The Child Care Business Lab can help you identify properties with potential, build confidence to reach out to community partners, and create an action plan outlining your next steps. Click here to join the Zoom meeting on February 11th […]

    Free
  • Demystifying Federal Tax Obligations for Small Business Owners

    Online

    What are my federal tax obligations as a self-employed person? How can I estimate my taxes? What deadlines do I need to adhere to? Understand your federal taxes as a small business ahead of tax season! Join this session to learn from Nancy Feliciano, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, at the Internal Revenue Service Communications & Liaison […]

  • Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Turn Your Home into a Family Child Care

    Virtual Event

    Did you know that family child care providers are able to open their doors within 8 months and earn $45,000 in their first year of operation? If you want to start your own child care business and are considering operating out of your house or apartment, this session is for you! Join to learn more […]

    Free
  • Owning and Managing Rental Properties, February 13, 2025

    This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on December 5, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover tenant issues including: applications, screening and reference checks, fair housing, leases vs. tenancies at will, security deposits, eviction procedures; and building issues including: property maintenance […]

    $45.00
  • Child Care Business Lab: Explore Selling Your Child Care Business

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Child care businesses are sometimes sold from one owner to another, providing a valuable source of income for owners ready to sell.  The best time to start planning for the future sale of your child care business is now, even if you plan to stay involved for years to come. The way you structure and […]

    Free
  • AI Boost: Leveraging AI Tools to Build and Market Your Website

    Online

    Explore the power of AI to streamline and enhance your website-building and marketing efforts in this hands-on workshop. Web Design and Marketing Expert, Mercedes Arnold will introduce various AI tools that can help with content creation, design, SEO, and analytics, making it easier to grow your site and reach the right audience. You'll leave with practical skills […]