Upcoming Trainings
- New Ventures ™
Saco-Biddeford
07/15/10 - 10/07/10 - New Ventures ™
South Portland
07/15/10 - 10/07/10 - Introduction to Self-Employment
Farmington
09/08/10 - Introduction to Self-Employment
Lewiston-Auburn
09/09/10 - New Ventures ™
St. John Valley
09/13/10 - 12/13/10 - More >>
Start a Business
Starting and owning a small business can bring great rewards - the satisfaction of realizing a dream, growth in income, serving customers and a community, or building an important asset. Whether one on one or in the classroom, WWC can help you build skills, gain confidence, and develop the networks that can help turn your dream into a reality.
Explore the Option!
Introduction to Self-Employment
One or two hour workshop. Covers the pros and cons of going into business, major elements of a business plan, and resources for getting started. Designed to help you assess the risks and rewards of starting your own business.
Gather Tools, Get Organized, Get Started !
The Basics of Starting a Business
9 hour, two or three session seminar. Determine the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur, and define the first steps. Covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, cash planning. Suitable for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business who wish to assess the feasibility of their idea and take first steps.
Plan your Business!
New VenturesTM
60-hour course, one day/week, 10 - 12 weeks. In-depth coverage of topics such as: your customer, competition, marketing, record keeping, taxes, legal aspects, financing, and operations. Results in a written business plan. Class size is limited to 15. An application and interview are required.
Build for Success!
WWC offers Seminars and special events to improve your business marketing, financial management and entrepreneurship skills as well as opportunities to learn from peers and grow your networks.
Business Resource Centers in 3 locations offer “office away from home”. Resources to help you: Develop a brochure - Prepare a business plan - Develop a website- Do on-line research - Capture images of your product.
Call Augusta, Bangor or Portland for schedule.
Individual Business Assistance
One on one assistance, information and referral is available by appointment for start-up, new and emerging entrepreneurs. See Center nearest you.
Finance Your Venture!
New Ventures Loan Fund — Micro-Loans up to $1,500.00 for microentrepreneurs in start-up or early development stage of a small business.
Find additional resources here!
Maine Business Works is a clearinghouse for information on workshops and training opportunities statewide.
The Maine SBDC offers professional help and valuable information to develop and grow your Maine small business.
