On August 16, 2017, leaders from the Maine District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joined the Maine SBDC on a tour of recent small business successes as part of a grant initiative in the Bucksport Bay Area.
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News Release: Maine SBDC names Josh Nadeau as 2017 State Star
Caribou, Maine –The Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC), a state-wide program that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, has selected Joshua Nadeau as the 2017 State Star. The award, given annually, recognizes a member of the Maine SBDC staff that has shown exemplary performance and a strong commitment to small business success.
Senator King Recognizes Maine SBDC’s 40th Anniversary
Senator Angus King sent a letter congratulating Maine SBDC on 40 years of building and strengthening Maine’s small businesses. He comments: “What a difference your organization makes to so many small business owners and the communities across the State of Maine….This is a vital program and 40 years is a remarkable achievement.” We thank Senator… Read more »
Acknowledging the achievements of Business Advisor Janet Roderick, retiring July 7
Please join us in celebrating the career of Janet Roderick, who is retiring from the Maine SBDC on July 7, 2017.
Acknowledging the achievements of Business Advisor Tom Gallant, retiring May 26
Please join us in celebrating the career of Tom Gallant, who is retiring from the Maine SBDC on May 26, 2017.
5 Common Questions about Small Business Financials
Understanding your financials is key to operating a healthy and profitable business. We help small business owners get a better understanding of their financials so that they can make good decisions about the future of their business. Below are 5 common questions we get from the entrepreneurs and small businesses:
News Release: Maine SBDC celebrates 40 years of helping Maine’s businesses succeed
The Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC) is celebrating 40 years of helping build and strengthen Maine’s small businesses through no-cost business advising and training.
Starting a business? We have a guide for that!
You have an idea and want to start a business. Starting a business is challenging – there are many things to think about, decide upon and do. At the Maine SBDC one of the most frequent requests we get is for assistance with starting a business. Our goal is to make sure you are on… Read more »
Maine Small Business Development Centers announce record year for client success in securing capital
It was a record year for Maine small businesses securing capital to start and grow their companies in 2016, according to a recently released annual report compiled by the Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC).
Hiding in Plain Sight – The IRS Website
The IRS has taken great strides to keep the website updated. They offer an Interactive Tax Assistant for Questions, detailed PDF publications on topics, and videos for free. While it is true that the materials are written to answer general situations or questions, often this is enough for the client to feel comfortable in understanding more of their own situation.