• Business Planning for Makers and Artists with Ruth Feldman of CEI Women’s Business Center

    Rivertown Community Arts Center 142 W Main Street, Fort Kent, ME, United States

    In this free workshop, Ruth Feldman, CEI Northeast Women’s Business Center Program Director and Business Advisor, will provide an overview of their no-cost, confidential resources for women, and focus in on some business planning essentials for “right brainers” to think about planning / sustaining their business.   Location: Rivertown Community Arts Center at 142 West Main […]

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

    Online
    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
  • November Biz Fit: FEAR Factor

    Online

    Now that Halloween is over, Let’s explore our hidden fears in business. - What are you most afraid of? - How real are your fears? - How critical? - What impact do they have on your progress? Let's examine the impact of fear on decision-making and strategies to overcome "Paralysis of Analysis - Explore how […]

  • November Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

    Root Down Market 54 Farmington Falls Road, New Sharon, ME, United States

    Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. Location: Root […]

  • Child Care Business Lab: Explore

    Online
    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
  • Website 101: Your Digital Foundation – Starting Your Business Website

    Online

    This introductory workshop covers the essentials of building a successful website, from choosing the right platform to creating a brand identity that attracts clients. Join the WBC's Web Design and Marketing Expert, Mercedes Arnold, to learn about: Domain names, Hosting/what’s out there for website design platforms, and The basics of layout design to build a solid […]

  • Fundamentals of Canva

    Online

    Canva is an excellent tool to assist in your marketing efforts as a small business owner. In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will explore the fundamentals of Canva including: uploading a brand kit, utilizing templates to create social media posts, repurposing your content for multiple platforms and using the Magic Studio functionality to […]