2:00 – 3:30 pm: In Business Building Blocks: Let’s Get Started, you’ll lay the foundation for your business. This session covers the initial steps of starting a business, including idea generation, market research, and forming your business entity. Sign up to attend this workshop 3:45 – 5:00 pm: In Start Up & Lead with Confidence: Management Strategies […]
Value Proposition: What Makes Your Business Unique? will teach you how to articulate what sets your business apart from the competition. This workshop will help you identify and communicate your unique value proposition to potential customers. Featuring Sam Miller of SCORE Mentors. Sign up to attend this workshop Then, in Intentional Culture from the Start: Build a Healthy […]
Get to Know MSBB Get to know the staff of MaineStreet Business Building and learn about the services that each provides (most at no-cost) to Washington County residents, business owners, and entrepreneurs! Available services include: – Business advising – Courses and workshops for small businesses – Technology assistance – Business transition services – Grant and […]
2:00 – 3:30 pm In Know Your Ideal Customer: Marketing Plan 101, you’ll develop a comprehensive marketing plan tailored to your target audience. Learn how to conduct market research, identify customer needs, and create effective marketing campaigns. Sign up to attend this workshop 3:45 – 5:00 pm Then, in Mission, Clarity and Vision Alignment: Define Your Path, […]
1st Annual Downeast Fishing Family Forum Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10 am – 2 pm Woodlawn Event Center, Ellsworth Register Here Over the last decade, Maine’s fishing families have faced hard times, and we’ve had to lean on the incredible strength of our communities. As fishing family members ourselves, we have faced the fear of […]
2:00 – 3:30 pm: In Branding Basics: What is Your Business’s Personality? you’ll discover how to develop a strong brand identity that resonates with your target audience. We’ll cover branding basics, including logo design, color schemes, and brand messaging. Sign up to attend this workshop 3:45 – 5:00 pm: Then, in SWOT Analysis: Assess Your Business Landscape, you’ll conduct […]
Ask Us Anything About Business Join the MSBB team for an open Q&A where you can ask us anything about business! We will do our best to answer your business questions, or refer you to someone who can help. This webinar is open to all, whether you are an established business owner or an aspiring […]
2:00 – 3:30 pm: In All Things Legal: Navigating the Legal Landscape at Startup, you’ll get acquainted with the legal aspects of starting a business. This workshop covers business licenses, permits, zoning laws, and other legal requirements. Learn the legal distinctions between independent contractors and employees. Understand the implications for hiring, taxes, and compliance to ensure […]
About one-third of Maine’s 5,408-mile coastline are bluffs, and prone to erosion. Communities along Washington County’s coasts are experiencing bluff erosion from both powerful winter storms, and intense summer rains. While bluff erosion is natural, for the landowners, it can be devastating. However, strategies which harness natural forces can slow bluff erosion Using them, landowners […]
2:00 – 3:30 pm: In Pricing Your Products & Services: Find the Sweet Spot, you’ll master the art of pricing. This session will cover various pricing strategies, how to calculate costs, and how to price your products or services to maximize profitability. Sign up to attend this workshop 3:45 – 5:00 pm: Then, in Startup Expenses: Budget […]