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 […]
Are you ready? Do you Qualify? Our January guest speaker is Tammy Knight, Program Manager for Maine Made. Maine Made is a program offered through the State of Maine, which builds […]
This 9-week cohort provides technical guidance to 10-12 women of color who are either at the pre-start or very early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Each in-person session will be […]
The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a peer group for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a facilitated peer group that provides a […]
Interested in learning about the resources available to help you start and/or grow your business in Maine? Join the Maine Seacoast Mission's webinar to hear from Ruth Feldman about the CEI Women’s […]
Many female business owners find that they are repeatedly asked to do unpaid work, work that is not within their skill set, or work that leaves them tired and at […]
Get ready for tax season with Jammie Knox, a seasoned tax pro, who will help you avoid surprises and overwhelm this tax season whether you plan to do your own […]
What are my federal tax obligations as a self-employed person? How can I estimate my taxes? What deadlines do I need to adhere to? Understand your federal taxes as a […]
As a self-employed individual, you work hard to manage your business finances. Saving for retirement can be challenging without a steady paycheck, but it is important to plan for your […]
Tech for everyone should be made by everyone. Female entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges in starting and growing businesses and these challenges are amplified in the technology sector. That’s […]
Are you tired of feeling like a clone in a crowded marketplace? Do you struggle to combine your passions into a coherent brand story that truly represents you? Unlock Your […]
What are my state tax obligations as a self-employed person? How does sales tax, use tax, and income tax impact me? In this 1.5-hour session, Alaina Patterson and Corrie Cristaldi […]
Under the Maine Retirement Saving Program, employers with 5 or more employees are mandated to provide their employees with a Qualified Retirement Plan or facilitate employee deferrals into a newly formed State of Maine Roth IRA account program. The mandate will take in effect in April 2024. What are employers’ obligations and options? What tax […]
Interested in learning about the resources available to help you start and/or grow your business in Maine? Join us at Danforth Livable Community Center to hear from Ruth Feldman about the CEI […]
In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will review best practices of LinkedIn for small business owners. Katie will cover the basics of creating a business page, […]
Is the idea of preparing a business plan overwhelming? Do you feel more passionate about your product or service than you do about “planning” for it? Are you interested in […]
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 […]
Do you work from home? Is your home your business, is your business your home? Longing for organization, and a way to keep it all manageable? Let’s discuss: Hack tips […]