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 you’re following the […]
Protect your business with this essential 90-minute training from Andrew Beers of Beers Agency, LLC. In this training, you'll learn about: - Insurance/liability coverage - Specific workplace issues including Narcan training and having it on site - Property Casualty - Business/Personal Insurance - Flood Insurance - Workers Comp - Employee Protection Liability - Directors & […]
This session will be a panel of two speakers: Dan LaMontagne, President of Seven Islands Land Company, managing over 800,000 acres of forestland, and Jessica Leahy, a University of Maine Professor and recent Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. Jessica was also featured in this session last year. The panel discussion will be led by […]
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. Then, in Startup Expenses: Budget for Success, you’ll learn about the costs associated with starting a business. […]
Dive into the world of forest harvesting in Maine. Explore the specialized techniques and equipment used in harvesting these valuable timber resources. This workshop will feature Donald Burr, PLC Safety and Training Coordinator. Sign up to attend this workshop
In Cash Flow Management Success: Framework to Know Your Numbers, you’ll gain insights into managing your business’s cash flow. Learn how to track income and expenses, create cash flow projections, and maintain financial stability. Then, in Making Your Business Bankable: Prepare to Attract Investors and Lenders, you’ll discover what it takes to make your business […]
In Pulp & Paper: Utilizing Maine’s Low-Grade Forest Resources, you’ll explore the role of Maine’s pulp and paper industry. Understand the methods, techniques, equipment, and sustainable practices leveraged in this sector. Then, in Lumber Production in Maine, you’ll go on a journey through the entire process of transforming towering trees into the fine lumber that’s […]
Learn about the services available at MaineStreet Business Building (MSBB). The MSBB team provides – at no cost to you – business coaching, career development resource, technical assistance, help with finding and winning federal contracts, technology advising, diversifying income streams, and more. We can also provide assistance with gap loans and micro-financing. MSBB Outreach @ […]
In Startup Automations: Work Smarter, Not Harder, you’ll explore tools and technologies that can automate your business processes. From marketing automation to customer relationship management, learn how to streamline operations and save time. Then, in Pulling it All Together: A Forum for Advice, Tips & Tools, you’ll integrate everything you’ve learned into a cohesive business plan. […]
Date: November 16 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Washington Academy, 66 Cutler Road, East Machias Details: Explore training opportunities, meet aquaculture farmers, and enjoy student presentations. Hosted by Maine Aquaculture, the Maine Aquaculture Association, the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, Washington Academy, and SCEC. More Information: Contact Amanda Smith or Dodie Emerson