December Biz Fit: Business Check-In & Check-Up *Extended Time 8:00am-9:30am*

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

What is your business “APGAR” score? The APGAR is a brief test given to newborns after 1 and 5 minutes of life on earth to check their vital signs and how they are functioning in the world. What’s your business’s vital signs of health? Let’s use a Biz Fit informal gathering every few months to Check In & Check Up regarding your business vital signs: External (Marketing, outreach, communications etc.), Internal (Operations, financials, HR etc.), Personal (Self-care as a business owner). We’ll discuss together in small and large groups how to define what a “healthy” business means to us as

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Have a Business Idea, But Not Sure Where to Start?

Women for Healthy Rural Living 87 Main St, Milbridge, ME, United States

This will be an in-person event hosted at Women for Healthy Rural Living in Milbridge. Join the CEI Women’s Business Center at Women for Healthy Rural Living in Milbridge for an information session to learn about their no-cost, confidential business service support and resources. This session will give you an overview of the individual advising opportunities, available workshops and resources, and learning cohorts where you can dive deep into relevant topics with peers. Regardless of whether you are in idea stage, start-up, or growth mode, or are looking to network and learn with other female entrepreneurs this session will introduce you to

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Western Maine Audubon presents a live talk: “Maine Lichens,” by Dr. Ron Butler

Thomas Auditorium in UMF's Preble Hall 173 High Street, FARMINGTON, ME, United States

FARMINGTON, MAINE— Western Maine Audubon invites the general public to a free talk titled, “Maine Lichens,” which will be presented live via Zoom by Dr. Ron Butler. The Zoom talk will be at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 9th at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, UMF—173 High Street, Farmington. There will be no ability to access this talk at the time of presentation except at the auditorium. Recordings of the talk will be available at https://western.maineaudubon.org/videos/ 2-3 weeks after the event. This presentation will provide a general overview of the evolution, morphology, and physiology of lichens. The ecological role of lichens

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Creating Content for a Loyal Instagram Following

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

In this interactive 1-hour virtual workshop, social media consultant Katie Kelley will explain the ins and outs of Instagram and how to best utilize its features to engage with your audience and build a following that consistently shows up to support your business. We will discuss Instagram reel creation, using stories to learn more about your audience and what type of content to post to ensure your followers keep showing up for more.

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Meditation Workshop

Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United States

All levels welcome to join in an introductory exploration of different practices meant to augment focus, awareness, and introspection. This introduction to meditation will involve both implementation and reflective discussion of various contemplative techniques, including breath meditation, body scan, somatic orientation, energy center meditation, and walking meditation. This event is free and open to the public at the Farmington Public Library.

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Demystifying SEO: An Overview of Search Engine Optimization

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

Increase your website's visibility by implementing and improving SEO. In this 1-hour workshop, WBC Web Design and Marketing Consultant, Mercedes Arnold, will review: What is SEO How SEO works (Hint: It’s not just keywords!) How to set up SEO so you’re able to drive high numbers of relevant traffic to your website without paying for ads. Register today to receive a Zoom link to join!

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Sole Prop or LLC – Which Entity Structure is Right for Me and How to Set It Up

What business structure is best for your venture? How do you legally set up your small business as a specific entity? In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Business Advisor, Grace Mo-Phillips will review the differences between Sole Proprietor and Limited Liability Company (LLC) business structures. Grace will demonstrate: What the benefits are to Sole Prop vs LLC What you need to have to formally set up your business structure How to legally formalize your business Come with questions!

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