Even in the best of times, running a business is an act of vulnerability. From the financial unknowns, to the fear of failure, being a business owner is ripe for feelings of insecurity of every kind. The pandemic has been a source of tremendous stress, increasing the sense of self-doubt for many business owners. Working […]
No matter what stage of business you’re in, there are always seeds of new ideas emerging, the initial stages of success, unexpected challenges, and the joy of growth - whether incremental or rapid. Join this early spring session to share how our businesses evolve and grow: How do you experience each stage? Which stage are […]
Do you spend time thinking about how there “has to be an easier way”, there “has to be a more effective way”, or there has to be something that can “do this thing better and faster than me”? As a small business owner, you most likely think about this a lot but may not know […]
In this 1-hour workshop, Marissa Henkel, Procurement Counselor at Maine APEX will present on the Women Owned Small Business Certification. Join this session to learn: What are the benefits of being a certified WOSB? Who is eligible? How do I apply for the certification? There will be time for Q+A, come with questions! REGISTER TODAY!! Funded in […]
Are you interested in starting a food truck business? A mobile catering service? This workshop is for you! In this one-hour interactive workshop with business advisors Ruth Feldman and Eric Treworgy we will address basic logistics including: licensing, parking, cold storage, menu considerations, food trends, and other essential pieces to consider before you launch your mobile food business. REGISTER […]
Interested in starting a food business but don’t have a truck or trailer? This workshop is for you! In this one-hour interactive workshop Business advisors Ruth Feldman and Eric Treworgy will address basic logistics of food business start-up with no permanent serving facility. Without an actual truck, what can you do with your mobile food business this season? We’ll […]
Do you wish you had an HR department to turn to for guidance? Join us for a 1.5-hour session where we’ll help you build confidence and gain clarity on best practices for Employee Handbooks. Whether you have 1 employee or hundreds of employees, Employee Handbooks help every employee succeed in a team. In this session, […]
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 […]
Do you have products or services you’d like to sell to Maine’s largest corporate or government buyers? As a small business, understanding the procurement landscape can open new doors to growth and long-term success. Maine’s corporate and government buyers are eager to source from local businesses, and many procurement policies prioritize working with small, local […]
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start a restaurant, food truck, catering service, or cloud kitchen but unsure where to begin? Do language barriers make it difficult to understand regulations and requirements? Does starting a foodservice business feel logistically or financially out of reach? Join us for this 6-week, in-person program, where we provide […]
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