PRESQUE ISLE — New Ventures Maine, formerly Women, Work, and Community, will offer a free introductory business planning workshop at the Presque Isle CareerCenter on Monday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Karin Petrin, microenterprise specialist for New Ventures Maine in Aroostook County, said, “If you are thinking about opening your own business but aren’t sure where to begin, this training will give you the tools you need to start planning for success.”
The Introduction to Self-Employment workshop will walk participants through the pros and cons of owning their own business, explain how to get started step by step, point out the major elements of a business plan, introduce resources available in Aroostook County and statewide, and help those interested decide whether self-employment is the right choice for them.
Men, women, couples and all entrepreneurs who are interested in starting a business are welcome in the class. Business owners who want a refresher on business planning, marketing, and financial cash flow planning are also welcome to attend.
For more information or to register, contact Petrin at New Ventures Maine’s Presque Isle office, 768-9768, or email Karin.petrin@maine.edu.
Pre-registration is required, and there is no fee for the training.
The Introduction to Self-Employment workshop is funded in part through a grant award with the U.S. Small Business Administration. For more information on this class and other New Ventures programs and services, visit www.newventuresmaine.org.
