As we begin 2025, staying informed about compliance updates for small businesses is more important than ever. These regulatory changes can significantly impact your operations, and understanding them is key to staying compliant and prepared. During a recent Maine SBDC webinar, Certified Business Advisors Peter Harriman, Ali Lane, and Dan Umphrey shared insights about key… Read more »
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Things to Know Before Signing a Lease
Part 5 of the “Things we wish we knew” Blog series By: Tina Oddleifson, Business Advisor You’ve got a business idea that you’ve been thinking about for a while and suddenly you see the perfect location. You’re convinced your business will not work anywhere other than in that adorable shop on the corner of… Read more »
Essential Steps Before You Start a Business
Part 1 of the “Things we wish we knew” Blog series By: Tina Oddleifson, Business Advisor When we asked Maine SBDC Business Advisors about the biggest mistakes they see new business owners make (including themselves) many of the responses boiled down to the same essential thing: Moving forward before you are ready. We’ve all been… Read more »