Bookkeeping Solutions (Online)

by SarahH | Jul 23, 2025

This workshop will help you understand the basics of keeping accurate financial records. Our professional staff will present several choices so you can choose the system that works best for your business. We will provide suggestions for making bookkeeping less...

Entrepreneurs Present New Business Plans to Complete Venturing Forth Class

by Jennifer DeJoy | Jul 17, 2025 | News, Start Your Business Stories

Four women recently completed Venturing Forth, NVME’s comprehensive business planning class, and presented their business plans to friends and colleagues at UMA Robinson Hall in Augusta. These entrepreneurs represent new restaurant, handmade jewelry,...

Exploring Self-Employment (In Person – Portland)

by SarahH | Jul 14, 2025

This one-session workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. Our professional staff will cover topics including: How to assess your business idea Forming and naming your business Elements of a business plan Strategies and resources...

Exploring Self-Employment (In Person – Portland)

by SarahH | Jul 14, 2025

This one-session workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. Our professional staff will cover topics including: How to assess your business idea Forming and naming your business Elements of a business plan Strategies and resources...

Nor’Easter Oyster Co Wins New Ventures Maine Mini-Grant to Boost Marketing

by Jennifer DeJoy | May 14, 2025 | News, Start a Business

New Ventures Maine recently announced winners of the statewide 2025 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Nor’Easter Oyster Co was the $1,000 mini-grant winner for Southern Maine. A growing, female-led Maine seafood business, Nor’Easter Oyster Co creates...