• Fundamentals of Canva to Streamline your Marketing Efforts

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    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 its Magic Studio functionality […]

  • Sole Prop or LLC – Which Business Structure is Right for Me and How to Set It Up

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    What business structure is best for your venture? How do you legally set up your small business as a specific entity? In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Business Advisor, Grace Mo-Phillips will review the differences between Sole Proprietor and Limited Liability Company (LLC) business structures. Grace will demonstrate: What the benefits are to Sole Prop vs […]

  • Website Design 101: Maintaining Your Website

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    This course is a beginner-level class designed for those who are thinking about or already have their own website and want to keep it running smoothly. Join WBC Web Design and Marketing Consultant, Mercedes Arnold, to learn how to troubleshoot common issues such as broken links or slow loading times. You will also learn best practices […]

  • Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Beyond

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    Join us for a virtual reunion with fellow alumnae from the Self-Worth Club and Boundaries for a Thriving Business programs. We hope you'll join us on Tuesday, March 19th for this 1.5-hour informal get-together facilitated by Hannah Curtis! What to Expect: Reflect on your journey with self-worth and boundaries in your business. Collaborate on actionable steps […]

  • Demystifying SEO: An Overview of Search Engine Optimization

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    Increase your website's visibility by implementing and improving SEO. In this 1-hour workshop, WBC Web Design and Marketing Consultant, Mercedes Arnold, will review: What is SEO How SEO works (Hint: It’s not just keywords!) How to set up SEO so you’re able to drive high numbers of relevant traffic to your website without paying for […]

  • Hiring 101: Resources to Help Build Your Team

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    Are you ready to hire an employee or expand your team? Join experts from the Bureau of Labor Standards for an overview of resources available to you as an employer. In this 1.5-hour session, we will: Navigate how and where to find employees to join your team Explore the Career Center handbook and additional resources for employers […]

  • CEI WBC Info Session with Ruth Feldman

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    Interested in learning about the resources available to help you start and/or grow your business in Maine? Hear from Ruth Feldman about the CEI Women’s Business Center (WBC). The focus of the presentation will be on how to best take advantage of opportunities and resources for your small business in the state of Maine, regardless […]

  • Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

    Wears and Wares - Farmington 413 Wilton Road, Farmington, 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! Join us on the first Tuesday for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. Location: Wears and […]

  • Becoming a Boss

    US Custom House 312 Fore St, Portland, ME, United States

    Join this event to learn from inspirational female entrepreneurs as they share their journey leading diverse teams and owning their own power and potential. Hear from four amazing women about how they owned their role as a boss, learned to delegate, and how they manage when things get tough. This event will focus on the […]

  • Spokeswomen

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    Spokeswomen: a facilitated peer group designed to help female entrepreneurs become more persuasive and effective communicators for a wide range of situations. How does it work? Through this highly interactive 8-week online program, participants will gain clarity and develop their own personal style of speaking about their business. Each session is an opportunity to practice storytelling […]