Congratulations! You have successfully hired a new employee who is going to join your team. How can you set them up for success and ensure they stay? Retention starts from Day 1, so join this Child Care Business Lab: Thrive session to learn how to create a smooth onboarding process and foster motivation through goal setting. […]
This will be held as a live online webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on May 21, 2026 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 […]
Do you have a location in mind where you want to open your child care business but aren't sure what to do next? It's time to design the layout of […]
LinkedIn is a great platform for small business owners to grow their network, build credibility, and increase visibility. In this 1-hour workshop, Jenny Green, will provide an overview of best practices for marketing your business on LinkedIn including: Simple ways to managing your professional presence Building authentic connections How to craft posts that resonate with your audience Opportunities to connect and collaborate with […]
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 […]
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the Homebuyer Education class in a one-day live webinar on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 8AM – 5PM. Registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class. Thinking about buying a home? Attend […]
Join Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) and the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) for a timely and informative webinar examining the latest developments in U.S. tariff policy and what they mean for Maine businesses. This session will focus on recent updates related to refunds of tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), including evolving […]
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! We'll be joined by Nicole Porter of Monomoy Social Media for a discussion on Social Media Tips and Tricks! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for great conversation among business owners, […]
Are you overcharging, undercharging, or is it just right? Take the guesswork out of pricing and grounded in the fundamentals of setting prices that cover costs and support sustainable growth. Designed for solopreneurs and side-gig business owners, this 1.5-hour interactive workshop walks you through the key factors that influence pricing—from expenses and margins to market […]
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 […]
