Program for Investment in Micro-entrepreneurs

Micro entrepreneurs are the owners of small businesses that have fewer than five employees and have startup costs of less than $35,000 and annual revenue of less than $100,000. Microenterprises add value to the economy by creating jobs, enhancing income, strengthening purchasing power, lowering costs and adding business convenience. ...more

Veteran Business Initiative

The Veterans Business Initiative is meant to help bridge the gap between your military service obligations and the challenges of starting, owning or operating a business. It is designed to help military servicemen and women address the issues they face as business owners. ...more

About the Maine SBDC

Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC) provide comprehensive business management assistance to the small business community through a network of professional, certified business counselors.

- Business owners meet with counselors to address their concerns - from starting, managing and diversifying, to marketing, growing and financing.
- Workshops and seminars expand small business know-how and practical applications.
- No-cost and confidential - over 90% of clients would recommend the MaineSBDC to other businesses.

Locate the Maine SBDC Service Center/ Outreach Office nearest you.