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 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 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, posting etiquette and tone, thoughtful community building and ultimately growing your small business with LinkedIn. REGISTER TODAY!
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 how to bring more mindfulness into your life, INCLUDING your business? Whether you’ve been in business for years, or imagining starting your own business, a […]
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 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 Creative use of space Staying organized This is an informal, safe space, with a group-led conversation to learn from one another. Bring your coffee or […]
This course is a beginner-level class designed to outline the basics of creating and launching your own website. Join WBC Web Design and Marketing Consultant, Mercedes Arnold, to learn the fundamentals of web design, including how to choose a layout, why copywriting is important, choosing a color scheme, and adding content. If you’re looking to showcase […]
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: Rustic Elegance at 249 […]
Interested in learning about what it takes to run a sea farm? Come learn about aquaculture from Jaclyn Robidoux and Annie Fagan, marine extension associates at Maine Sea Grant who provide support and training for aspiring and active aquaculturists. They’ll cover a broad overview of the industry in Maine, answer questions about how businesses go from sea […]
Whether you are a staff of one or ten, emotions can impact your work and work environment. Join us in this safe and informal space to hear from Kendra Rand and share thoughts among the group. Dispel some myths and discuss the complexities of emotions in the workplace. Learn new theories about human emotions and communication. Enhance […]
