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 own financial future. In this part of our Retirement Planning series, we will be discussing available retirement plan options for self-employed individuals. We will review […]
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 why we created Propeller. Our goal is to help creative, problem-solving women develop tech-based businesses and form a network that supports the participation of women […]
This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on January 18, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover tenant issues including: applications, screening and reference checks, fair housing, leases vs. tenancies at will, security deposits, eviction procedures; and building issues including: property maintenance […]
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 Brilliance is the presentation you need to attend if you want to gain the tools to discover your authentic story and unlock deep confidence in […]
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 will help you understand your state tax obligations as a small business! Alaina, Deputy Director of Sales, Fuel, and Special Taxes at Maine Revenue Services, […]
In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. Between the documents to fill out […]
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 […]
