In this seminar, Business Advisors Chris O'Brien and Peter Piconi will help you prepare your business for wholesale markets and wholesale trade shows. We’ll discuss the nitty gritty including topics such as: Forms Credit terms Price lists (also sign up for our Wholesale Pricing session) *Shipping Marketing (also sign up for our Trade Show Booth Design session) Price tags and barcodes Sales materials & brochures Trade show specials After show best practices These essential topics will help you be better prepared to impress wholesale buyers to create lasting and profitable relationships. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the

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 some of the considerations that should be weighed when choosing the right retirement plan(s) for your financial goals. Our Retirement Planning Series will be presented by Ben Daigle and Jake Kenyon, Wealth Advisors from Old Port Advisors, a Portland-based financial and retirement planning firm. There will

3-Yard Charity Quilts

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 your brand. In this 2-hour session, led by Mallika Malhotra, The Brand CEO, you'll discover what brand brilliance means to your business and why it's essential in today's modern marketplace. You'll learn how to define your brand story and identify the key elements that make it authentic

Join us for Pints & Policy, a quarterly BYOB meetup for female entrepreneurs interested in learning more about policymaking, engaging with state legislators, and meeting peers over a glass of beer or beverage of choice. We will meet on January 24th from 5:00pm-6:00pm via Zoom. Pints & Policy will honor the unique voice and perspective of Maine’s female entrepreneurs and help to elevate their role in policy matters. This meetup will provide a forum for women business owners and entrepreneurs to address and discuss with Maine policymakers the barriers they face. At each meetup, entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to

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!

Table Runner and Fabric Cards

Shelter Bags and Pillowcases

Wool Project and Glory Be Wall Hanging

Chair Seat Organizer and Coasters for Blueberry Festival

Shop Hop Road Trip and Lunch Out

Star Banner and Mystery Project