Tax Prep for Small Business with an IRS Expert

Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

Get ready for tax season with Nancy Feliciano, Stakeholder Liaison, at the Internal Revenue Service Communications & Liaison office. In this 1-hour webinar, Nancy will demonstrate how to set up the EFTPS online portal and answer some frequently asked questions when it comes to tax obligations including: What it means to withhold quarterly tax How to calculate how much to withhold each quarter. How to set up payment options within the online portal to pay quarterly taxes. What forms are required to be on file for each business structure (LLC, Sole Proprietor, etc.) What the changes to the 1099-K form

Free

Tool Sharpening Workshop at Maine Local Living School

Maine Local Living School 71 Lake Drive, Temple, ME, United States

Learn to put a shaving edge on any tool! BYOT (bring your own tool)! We recommend starting with a simple knife, especially a carving knife with wide bevel. Feel free to bring other tools as well such as a kitchen knife, chisel, drawknife, block plane, etc. The ability to sharpen unlocks our ability to reuse the old and rely on ourselves. Absolute beginners welcome! The workshop will be followed by an optional community potluck meal. Please RSVP on our website to let us know you're coming to either or both (workshop and potluck).

Free – $50

Building an Email List

Email marketing is the most direct way to connect with an audience that is eager to hear from you. In this interactive 1-hour virtual workshop, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will explain the different email marketing platforms available to you, how to begin email marketing and creating a plan to show off your brand with email.

Free

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification 101

Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

Each year, the Federal Government awards about 10% of all federal contract dollars to Small Disadvantaged Businesses. In this 1-hour workshop, Leesah Patt, Disadvantaged Business Services Specialist at Eastern Maine Development Corporation will present on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification. What are the benefits of being a certified DBE? Who is eligible? How do I apply for the certification? There will be time for Q+A, come with questions!

Free

January Biz Fit: Is Maine Made a Good Fit for your Business?

Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

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

Free

Get a Handle on It! Tool Handle Making & Repair Workshop

Maine Local Living School 71 Lake Drive, Temple, ME, United States

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).

Free – $80