Business Training

Learn the basics of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Create, save, print, edit and open a document. Go over formatting, tabs, importing pictures, setting up spreadsheets, simple formulas, and create a simple PowerPoint presentation. Prerequisite: Computer for Real Beginners or equivalent experience.

About Alan: Alan has worked in the Information Technology field for over thirty years with several major corporations and is highly experienced in using and teaching Microsoft Office applications. He has a BS in Computer Information Systems as well as an MBA.

As a business owner, you probably have your hands full minding day-to-day activities. Are you taking advantage of the financial strategies and tools available to help you run your business more effectively? Join us for our presentation, The Entrepreneurial Equation™, to learn strategies to help you save time, attract and retain employees and preserve your business for yourself and your heirs. You will also have the opportunity to network with other business owners in our community at this event. No discounts.

About Mark: As the son of two teachers, education is a priority for Mark. That is why he volunteers as an instructor with many local adult education programs - teaching seminar courses on budgeting, personal and business finance, health care, retirement plans, social security, estate considerations, 401k's and IRAs.

After taking this workshop, you’ll be able to determine if being a business owner is right for you. We’ll go over business planning, market research, and what it takes to actually get started; including licensing, operational, and legal considerations. Come away with information on local, state, and federal resources that will help you run your new business successfully. All registered students will be sent a link to join this online class.

About Peter: Peter has been working for nearly 5 years with the Maine Small Business Development Center. The Small Business Development Center is a free, confidential business advising service found in every state. These services are for new and existing businesses alike and can range from business planning, financial projections, human resources, tax strategies and more. In his time there, Peter has helped over 900 clients access over $10 Million in funding to help start over 75 businesses in Maine.

New to Excel or haven’t used it before? Come learn the basics. Find your way around Excel ribbons, entering and modifying data, moving, copying, formatting, printing, basic formulas and functions.

About Alan: Alan has worked in the Information Technology field for over thirty years with several major corporations and is highly experienced in using and teaching Microsoft Office applications. He has a BS in Computer Information Systems as well as an MBA.

As a small business owner, finances are top priority and are used as a measure of your business and success. Develop basic bookkeeping understanding, record keeping for business activities, and skills needed to ensure proper compliance. Learn to create and read financial statements to help manage your business.

About Jessica: Jessica Nason, MBA, has more than twenty years of accounting experience working with small, non-profits, and large corporations. Earning degrees from Saint Joseph’s College and her MBA from Husson University here in Maine, she has used her education and experience to educate local entrepreneurs to better manage their small businesses.