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 […]
Running a small business often means putting yourself last, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this workshop, CEI Business Advisor Michelle Bond and Workforce Solutions Program Developer Cameron Monaghan will break down the daunting task of paying yourself into simple, practical steps. You’ll learn why even a little owner pay makes a […]
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: […]
In this 101-level workshop, learn why credit matters long before you need it and how to use it strategically to grow your business. We'll cover the cost of credit, how to move from cash-only operations to establishing credit, and practical steps to build strong credit for long-term success. Discover how credit can become a tool […]
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 […]
Want to start a business in Maine but not sure where to begin? Learn how to access free business advising and discover practical ways to get the money you need to start! Join CEI Business Advisor John Scribner for an informative 90-minute workshop about: What it takes to establish a legal business How much money you need […]
Whether you identify as neurodivergent or simply find your mind unable to prioritize or complete projects, let's explore how our unique ways of thinking can present both challenges and advantages for entrepreneurship. Join us to listen to, share with, and learn from one another in curious conversation. This is an informal and supportive gathering of […]
Has your business started to feel more complicated than clear lately? Has it gotten more tangled than intentional over the last months or years? Or, does it feel like you're doing too much but moving the needle too little on your business? This peer group is your reset button. In a simple, supportive, and practical […]
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 […]
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 interviewing do's and don'ts. Jodi Cordes will discuss how to conduct fair, legal, and effective interviews, including: Structuring interviews (consistent questions, note-taking) Legal vs. illegal questions Behavioral interview […]
