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January Biz Fit: Is Maine Made a Good Fit for your Business?
January Biz Fit: Is Maine Made a Good Fit for your Business?
Are you ready? Do you Qualify? Our January guest speaker is Tammy Knight, Program Manager for Maine Made. Maine Made is a program offered through the State of Maine, which builds recognition for Maine products, their producers, and Maine industries. Tammy will share an overview of how Maine Made helps makers and artisans grow their business, and how and when small businesses should apply. If you are interested in scaling your business, leveraging the Maine brand identity, increasing your own brand awareness, and connecting to wholesale buyers, you won’t want to miss this informative networking event. Bring your coffee and
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Get a Handle on It! Tool Handle Making & Repair Workshop
Get a Handle on It! Tool Handle Making & Repair Workshop
Bring an old tool that needs a new handle and spend time carving and hafting. Suggested repairs: hammer, axe, chisel, splitting maul....Absolute beginners welcome! The workshop will be followed by an optional community potluck meal. Please RSVP on our website to let us know you'll be coming to either or both (workshop and potluck).
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Boundaries for a Thriving Business
Boundaries for a Thriving Business
Many female business owners find that they are repeatedly asked to do unpaid work, work that is not within their skill set, or work that leaves them tired and at risk of burnout. However, running a business is not inherently draining -- especially when you have the tools to set healthy boundaries. In this 6-week cohort lead by Hannah Curtis, we will combine structured discussions and skill-building instruction to help you learn to say no, set limits, prioritize your work, and build and grow a business that really works for you. Join a group of supportive women business owners from all
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Propeller I
Propeller I
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 to develop tech-based businesses and form a network that supports the participation of women in technology. During this hands-on, online 4-week startup program, participants will receive guidance on their ideas as well as support from the program facilitators. After the program, participants will become part of a growing community of other exceptional alumnae in Maine who can help
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FocusME: Winter 2023 Cohort
FocusME: Winter 2023 Cohort
The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a peer group for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a facilitated peer group that provides a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers' experiences and expertise. Please note that in order to ensure that the group is filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make the final recommendation with regards to participation. We will contact you to
Mind Your Own Business: A 4-week Exercise to Plan your Business
Mind Your Own Business: A 4-week Exercise to Plan your Business
Is the idea of preparing a business plan overwhelming? Whether you’ve been in business for years, or are imagining starting your own business, a plan can serve as your compass. It can help you to tell your story, to articulate your goals, and to design the actions that will help you get there. We will approach this lean planning process mindfully, in a low pressure, creative manner through independent prompts and responses to get the juices flowing. You’ll receive 1-2 prompts per week delivered to your inbox that will complement your independent work, the larger group discussion and partner conversations
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A Deep Dive into Instagram Reels
A Deep Dive into Instagram Reels
Are you stumped by Instagram Reels? WBC Social media consultant, Katie Kelley, will walk you through the basics of Instagram Reels including video creation tips using just your phone, audio choices and helpful apps to make creating Reels a breeze. We will explore best practices and examples, leaving time at the end for a Q + A session to ensure you leave feeling like you can go out and create Reels that day. Register Today!
SEO Q+A
SEO Q+A
Increase your website's visibility by implementing Search Engine Optimization. Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is constantly evolving. It used to be that you could improve your SEO by using keywords that aligned with your business, now SEO is so much more than keywords. If you have questions about SEO, join this 1-hour session with WBC Web Design and Marketing Consultant, Mercedes Arnold. Come prepared with those tricky SEO questions you’ve been looking to get answered, but don’t know where to start. Screen sharing is encouraged, be sure to allow access to your screen and test your ability to share your
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Mind Your Own Business: A 4-week Exercise to Plan your Business
Mind Your Own Business: A 4-week Exercise to Plan your Business
Is the idea of preparing a business plan overwhelming? Whether you’ve been in business for years, or are imagining starting your own business, a plan can serve as your compass. It can help you to tell your story, to articulate your goals, and to design the actions that will help you get there. We will approach this lean planning process mindfully, in a low pressure, creative manner through independent prompts and responses to get the juices flowing. You’ll receive 1-2 prompts per week delivered to your inbox that will complement your independent work, the larger group discussion and partner conversations
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Income Tax Information Workshop
Income Tax Information Workshop
David Fuller, certified AARP Tax Aide Counselor will be at the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon to discuss changes affecting 2022 tax returns. He will highlight changes in Maine tax law regarding the Property Tax Fairness Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, increases in Pension Income Deduction and revisions to the Education Opportunity Tax Credit. The information he presents will help you through this tax season.
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Mind Your Own Business: A 4-week Exercise to Plan your Business
Mind Your Own Business: A 4-week Exercise to Plan your Business
Is the idea of preparing a business plan overwhelming? Whether you’ve been in business for years, or are imagining starting your own business, a plan can serve as your compass. It can help you to tell your story, to articulate your goals, and to design the actions that will help you get there. We will approach this lean planning process mindfully, in a low pressure, creative manner through independent prompts and responses to get the juices flowing. You’ll receive 1-2 prompts per week delivered to your inbox that will complement your independent work, the larger group discussion and partner conversations
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February Biz Fit: Let’s Get Physical
February Biz Fit: Let’s Get Physical
Whether you work outdoors, in a gym or kitchen, or pull lobster traps - What are the pros / cons of physical work? What do you do to prevent injury / self-care? How does the physicality of your work impact long term business planning? Do you ever feel like you need to “prove” yourself physically in your line of work? Bring a cup of coffee or tea and join us for a great conversation!
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