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LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine is offering courses for career, business and financial education in Androscoggin County.
Business Basics, a three-session class, will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Feb. 15 and 22 and March 1, at USM LAC, 51-55 Westminster St.
This class covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, cash planning and is suitable for those thinking about, or who are in the early stage start-up of a new business. It will help you assess the feasibility, desirability and viability of your business idea and start writing your plan.
An Introduction to Self-Employment Workshop will be held in two locations.
The first will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at RSU 16 Adult Ed, Elm Street School, Mechanic Falls .
The second is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way.
This introductory workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed to get started, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed!
To register or for more information please call Karleen Andrews at 557-1885.
New Ventures Maine is administered by the University of Maine at Augusta and operates out of 10 offices statewide. For more information and to find classes see newventuresmaine.org or call 800-442-2092.
