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LLC or S-Corp…why not both?
Have you narrowed down your section of a business entity to two choices – LLC or S-Corp? This article will help those confused on the differences.
How To: Create a good marketing plan
Working with clients over the years has made me appreciate marketing as a key to success. The ability to create a great product isn’t going to assure success. There are many great products and services that fail. You can’t take the “build it and they will come” approach. With a well thought out marketing plan,… Read more »
Mrs. Maine 2012 happy Maine SBDC client
From Letter to the Editor in The Sanford News (11/9/16) Small Business Development Center helped her succeed
3 Tips for Trade Show Success
Below are three things to consider that will help make your next wholesale trade show a success!
October 2016 Newsletter – Success in the County, upcoming events and more
Maine SBDC’s October Newsletter featuring success stories from Aroostook County, featured business advisor: Steve Lovejoy, and partner highlight: U.S. SBA
September 2016 Newsletter – Lost Valley’s success, creating a working business plan and more
Lost Valley’s new future, How to create a working business plan, meet Maine Technology Institute, meet Business Advisor Jane Mickeriz.
How To: Create a working business plan
Business plans are meant to prepare you to move forward and should be constantly in use — and evolving. Your initial plan is not going to be static. It will continually change and evolve as you learn more about your customers.
Client News: Vintage Maine Kitchen in Freeport cooks up old-fashion potato chips
Maine SBDC client in the news… “Hang on, I’ve got to pull a rack of chips from the fryer,” says Kelly Brodeur — co-owner with her husband Scott of the startup Vintage Maine Kitchen — before settling into a recent phone interview. Celebrating their first year in business on Aug. 1, it seems the Brodeurs… Read more »
Small Business Essentials Series offered in Bucksport
Refresh your business skills with this comprehensive workshops series