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!
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 […]
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 […]
A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification? What are the benefits to a small business owner? In this 1-hour info session, Meghan Cunningham, WBENC New England Certification Manager at Center for Women & Enterprise will review the WBENC certification in addition to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
