Entrepreneurial Pathways 1.0: Venture exploration
Fall 2024 Course Materials
WEEK 10
WEEK 9
Startup Automations + Pulling it all together
A list of CEI’s additional workshop offerings can be found here.
New Ventures Matched Savings Programs
New Ventures Maine Venturing Forth program
Four Directions Artisan Grant Fund Program to support Native artisans in Maine.
Events:
The Business Funding & Resources Forum is a free event for all businesses, start-ups and individuals thinking about starting a business. Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 4p – 6p in Machias.
A Business & Financial Resources Open House occuring on Wednesday Nov. 20 from 1p – 3p at our SCEC office in Calais
CEI’s Child Care Business Lab: Explore Washington County is happening Thursday Nov. 21 from 5p – 7p at the MaineStreet Business Building in Machias
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WEEK 8
Cash Flow Management Success and Making Your Business Bankable
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YouTube Playlist – Maine SBDC Business Plan Writing Guide
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WEEK 7
Pricing Your Products & Services and Startup Expenses
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Excel Spreadsheets for Business Budgeting, James Macomber
Free Business Funding & Resources Forum – Fall 2024 (Flyer)
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WEEK 6
All Things Legal
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WEEK 5
Know Your Ideal Customer + SWOT Analysis
Ideal Customer Profile 1 | Ideal Customer Profile 2
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SWOT Analysis Guide on Hubspot Online
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WEEK 4
Branding Basics + Mission/vision alignment
Branding Basics, Ashley Hinson Dhakal
Mission and Vision, Ruth Feldman
Links:
Simon Sinek (Find Your Why) Website
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WEEK 3
Value Proposition + Intentional Culture from the Start
Value Proposition Presentation by Sam Miller
Intentional Culture from the Start | Charley Martin-Berry and Abby Frutchey
Links:
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps
Four things Gen Z Wants from their Employers
The Future of Work According to Generation Alpha
Generations in the workplace training: How to train employees in a multi-generation workplace
Washington County Recovery Friendly Workplace
Recovery Friendly Workplace Maine
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WEEK 2
Business Building Blocks + Start Up and Lead with Confidence
Presentations coming soon!
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WEEK 1
Introduction to Self Employment + Best Practices for Start Up Success
Score: Introduction to Self Employment (Presentation)
SCORE’s 22 FAQs for Starting a Business in Maine
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