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SUMMARY:Year-End Bookkeeping for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Are you intimidated or overwhelmed by year-end bookkeeping? Ready to simplify your approach? \nIn this 1-hour workshop\, Frances Keil of Modern Bookkeeping Services will walk through a simple\, step-by-step process to complete year-end bookkeeping tasks. \nShe’ll cover: \n\nFinishing your bookkeeping\nOrganizing documents\nReviewing reports\nPreparing documents for tax season\n\nLearn some best practices about bookkeeping for your small business and get ready to close out the year with confidence! \nThere will be a Q+A after the presentation. \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/year-end-bookkeeping-for-small-business-owners/
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:Ask an Advisor
DESCRIPTION:Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? \nPop into Ask an Advisor\, a free informal online group session where you can ask questions\, get guidance\, and learn from other entrepreneurs. \nTwo of our experienced\, full-time Business Advisors will be available to chat all things business\, whether you’re in the early planning stages\, running an established business or somewhere in between. \nCEI’s business advisors are knowledgeable in a variety of topic areas including: \n\nMarketing\,\nFinance and loan readiness\,\nHuman Resources\,\nPreparing to buy or sell a business\,\nNavigating challenges\,\nAnd more – whatever is on your mind!\n\nOur Ask an Advisor sessions are free to the public and designed to be interactive and supportive; we’re here to help. Come as you are\, ask what you need\, and leave with new ideas and connections. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link to join! \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/ask-an-advisor-46/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T011302
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SUMMARY:Owning and Managing Rental Properties\, September 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This will be held as a live online webinar \nThis 2.5 hour seminar on September 24\, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. \nThe 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 and repairs\, lead and carbon monoxide rules\, budgeting\, bookkeeping and managing expenses. \nCompletion of this course fulfills landlord training requirements. \nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Completion. The non-refunds. able cost for this seminar is $45.00/person. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendee
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/owning-and-managing-rental-properties-september-24-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T011302
CREATED:20251031T205336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T205433Z
UID:37028-1790769600-1790773200@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Ask an Advisor
DESCRIPTION:Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? \nPop into Ask an Advisor\, a free informal online group session where you can ask questions\, get guidance\, and learn from other entrepreneurs. \nTwo of our experienced\, full-time Business Advisors will be available to chat all things business\, whether you’re in the early planning stages\, running an established business or somewhere in between. \nCEI’s business advisors are knowledgeable in a variety of topic areas including: \n\nMarketing\,\nFinance and loan readiness\,\nHuman Resources\,\nPreparing to buy or sell a business\,\nNavigating challenges\,\nAnd more – whatever is on your mind!\n\nOur Ask an Advisor sessions are free to the public and designed to be interactive and supportive; we’re here to help. Come as you are\, ask what you need\, and leave with new ideas and connections. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link to join! \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/ask-an-advisor-47/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T080000
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SUMMARY:Home Buyers Education Live Webinar\, October 3\, 2026 - 1 Day Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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\, October 3\, 2026\, from 8AM – 5PM. Registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class. \nThinking about buying a home? Attend CEI’s Home Buyer Education class to get more information about programs that may be able to help you such as Maine Housing’s Home Assist Program that offers closing cost assistance. You will also learn about VA\, USDA and FHA programs. Other topics you will learn about include debt to income ratio\, what is it and how is it calculated\, credit 101 what you need to know\, working with real estate professionals and what does a home inspection cover. \nCEI is a HUD approved\, certified\, and funded Housing Counseling Agency. Our Home Buyer Education course is an approved Maine hoMEworks course. Maine hoMEworks is a statewide coalition of home buyer education providers with a mission to develop a consistent\, high quality home buyer education program delivered by a network of industry professionals throughout Maine. \nPre-registration is required and there is a $45/person or $80/couples (purchasing together) non-refundable charge. \nThis class will be held as a live webinar\, you will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/home-buyers-education-live-webinar-october-3-2026-1-day-live-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T203000
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SUMMARY:Owning and Managing Rental Properties\, October 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This will be held as a live online webinar \nThis 2.5 hour seminar on October 15\, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. \nThe 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 and repairs\, lead and carbon monoxide rules\, budgeting\, bookkeeping and managing expenses. \nCompletion of this course fulfills landlord training requirements. \nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Completion. The non-refunds. able cost for this seminar is $45.00/person. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendee
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/owning-and-managing-rental-properties-october-15-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T203000
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CREATED:20260416T145028Z
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SUMMARY:Home Buyers Education Live Webinar\, October 19\, 20\, and 21\, 2026 6:00-9:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Enterprises\, Inc. (CEI)\, a nonprofit community development organization\, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority\, will offer the Homebuyer Education class in 3 sessions\, October 19\, 20\, and 21st from 6PM – 9PM. This class will be held as a live webinar\, you will receive an invitation to join the webinar the day of the first class. \nThinking about buying a home? Attend CEI’s Home Buyer Education class to get more information about programs that may be able to help you such as Maine Housing’s Home Assist Program that offers $5\,000.00 in closing cost assistance. You will also learn about VA\, USDA and FHA programs. Other topics you will learn about include; debt to income ratio\, what is it and how is it calculated\, credit 101 what you need to know\, working with real estate professionals and what does a home inspection cover. \nCEI is a HUD approved\, certified\, and funded Housing Counseling Agency. Our Home Buyer Education course is an approved Maine hoMEworks course. Maine hoMEworks is a statewide coalition of home buyer education providers with a mission to develop a consistent\, high quality home buyer education program delivered by a network of industry professionals throughout Maine. \nPre-registration is required and there is a $45/person or $80/couples (purchasing together) NON-REFUNDABLE charge. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendees.  \nParticipants must attend the complete session in order to receive a certificate of completion. \nParticipants are asked to bring a calculator\, pencil and notebook for use during the course. \n\nSESSION 1\nOctober 19\, 2026\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSESSION 2\nOctober 20\, 2026\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSESSION 3\nOctober 21\, 2026\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/home-buyers-education-live-webinar-october-19-20-and-21-2026-600-900pm/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T170000
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CREATED:20260416T140618Z
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SUMMARY:Home Buyers Education Live Webinar\, November 14\, 2026 - 1 Day Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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\, November 14\, 2026\, from 8AM – 5PM. Registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class. \nThinking about buying a home? Attend CEI’s Home Buyer Education class to get more information about programs that may be able to help you such as Maine Housing’s Home Assist Program that offers closing cost assistance. You will also learn about VA\, USDA and FHA programs. Other topics you will learn about include debt to income ratio\, what is it and how is it calculated\, credit 101 what you need to know\, working with real estate professionals and what does a home inspection cover. \nCEI is a HUD approved\, certified\, and funded Housing Counseling Agency. Our Home Buyer Education course is an approved Maine hoMEworks course. Maine hoMEworks is a statewide coalition of home buyer education providers with a mission to develop a consistent\, high quality home buyer education program delivered by a network of industry professionals throughout Maine. \nPre-registration is required and there is a $45/person or $80/couples (purchasing together) non-refundable charge. \nThis class will be held as a live webinar\, you will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/home-buyers-education-live-webinar-november-14-2026-1-day-live-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T203000
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CREATED:20260416T134710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T134710Z
UID:39635-1795111200-1795120200@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Owning and Managing Rental Properties\, November 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This will be held as a live online webinar \nThis 2.5 hour seminar on November 19\, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. \nThe 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 and repairs\, lead and carbon monoxide rules\, budgeting\, bookkeeping and managing expenses. \nCompletion of this course fulfills landlord training requirements. \nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Completion. The non-refunds. able cost for this seminar is $45.00/person. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendee
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/owning-and-managing-rental-properties-november-19-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T011302
CREATED:20260416T134915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T134915Z
UID:39638-1796925600-1796934600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Owning and Managing Rental Properties\, December 10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This will be held as a live online webinar \nThis 2.5 hour seminar on December 10\, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. \nThe 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 and repairs\, lead and carbon monoxide rules\, budgeting\, bookkeeping and managing expenses. \nCompletion of this course fulfills landlord training requirements. \nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Completion. The non-refunds. able cost for this seminar is $45.00/person. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendee
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/owning-and-managing-rental-properties-december-10-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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