• The Power of Numbers: Understand Your Business Financial Statements

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    Feeling overwhelmed by your business financials? Join us for a practical and engaging 1-hour workshop with Sarah Guerette, Senior Program Director of Business Development Services at CEI. Sarah will demystify the three key financial statements every business owner should be familiar with: Profit and Loss Statement (also known as the Income Statement), Cash Flow Statement, and Balance […]

  • June Biz Fit: Hard Core about Soft Skills

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    What does it take to be a skilled business owner? All of the attributes that can be labeled “soft skills” are often the key difference between successful and challenged businesses. These skills are now recognized as ESSENTIAL qualities for anyone to be professionally effective. Skills like Creative Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Networking, Time Management are just a few […]

  • June Biz Fit: Hard Core about Soft Skills [In-Person]

    MaineStreet Business Building 19 Main Street, Machias, Maine

    What does it take to be a skilled business owner? All of the attributes that can be labeled “soft skills” are often the key difference between successful and challenged businesses. These skills are now recognized as ESSENTIAL qualities for anyone to be professionally effective. Skills like Creative Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Networking, Time Management are just a few […]

  • Instagram 101: Optimizing Your Profile

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    Instagram is an always-evolving, powerful social marketing tool to stay connected to your target audience. In this interactive 1-hour virtual workshop, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will discuss how to optimize your Instagram profile for brand visibility. We’ll cover the best practices for growing your following organically, what posting frequency makes the most sense for your […]

  • Grant Resource Guide Info Session

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    Curious about grant opportunities for Maine-based small businesses? In this 1-hour session, Elaine Theriault-Currier, will conduct a presentation on our Grant Resource Guide providing an overview on several local, statewide, and federal funding programs that will provide grant funding to small businesses. Join this session to learn: Tips for the Grant Search Tips for Applying Common vocabulary used […]

  • Build a Brand That Sticks: From Meh to Memorable

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    Your logo isn’t your brand. Your website isn’t your brand. Your brand is the gut feeling people get when they think of your business. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, Emily Willis of Modment Studio will guide you through the essential elements of building a brand that actually resonates — one that feels clear, consistent, and memorable. Whether you’re a brand-new business or looking to […]

  • 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 […]

  • Grant Resource Guide Info Session

    Online

    Curious about grant opportunities for Maine-based small businesses? In this 1-hour session, Elaine Theriault-Currier, will conduct a presentation on our Grant Resource Guide providing an overview on several local, statewide, and federal funding programs that will provide grant funding to small businesses. Join this session to learn: Tips for the Grant Search Tips for Applying Common vocabulary used […]

  • A Deep Dive into Instagram Reels

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    Are you stumped by Instagram Reels? WBC Social media consultant, Katie Kelley, will walk you through the basics of Instagram Reels including video creation tips using just your phone, audio choices and helpful apps to make creating Reels a breeze. We will explore best practices and examples, leaving time at the end for a Q […]

  • Is Maine Made a Good Fit For Your Business?

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    Maine Made is a program offered through the State of Maine, which builds recognition for Maine products, their producers, and Maine industries. In this 1-hour info session, Tammy Knight, Program Manager for Maine Made will share an overview of how Maine Made helps makers and artisans grow their business. Tammy will provide helpful tips on how […]