Skowhegan Savings to Host Business Workshop Series for Women
SKOWHEGAN, Maine – Skowhegan Savings will host a series of three workshops organized by the Maine Women’s Business Center Empowerment Program and Coastal Enterprises, Incorporated (CEI). The workshops are geared toward women who have been in business for at least six months and want to boost their financial confidence and skills.
CEI and this workshop series was a recent beneficiary of donations made by Skowhegan Savings to support economic development and financial literacy in the communities it serves.
The workshops will take place over a six week time span beginning March 16, 2010 and cover a range of financial topics. Each workshop costs $25.00 and will be presented in two parts. Workshop times are 7:30 - 9:00 am on the dates indicated below and will be held at the Skowhegan Savings Training Center on Pleasant Street in Skowhegan.
The workshops are as follows:
- Conquering Business Money Management, March 16 and March 23, 2010
This workshop offers an opportunity to explore how your approach to money matters can either help or hamper the success of your business. Part One, (March 16), will address some money myths and the importance of debunking them for business management. Part Two, (March 23) will look at separating business and personal finances, determining credit worthiness, and providing valuable tips for changing behaviors around business money.
- Pricing For What You Are Worth, March 30 and April 6, 2010
In this workshop, participants will have a chance to learn about pricing formulas and techniques to apply when determining your price. We will explore ways of using pricing strategy to enhance your business success. Part One (March 30) will explore some different ways people approach pricing and strategies for determining value and price. Part Two (April 6) will apply the material from Part One to help with business issues from participants.
- When It Makes Sense to Borrow, April 13 and April 20, 2010
In this workshop, we explore the right time to borrow money for your business and how to go about it. Topics include assessing your business financial needs, key things lenders look for, some hints on filling out a loan application, the application process, and some resources. Part One (April 13) will look at whether to borrow or not, and some types of loans. Part Two (April 20) features a loan officer from Skowhegan Savings who will co-present to review the loan application process and what a lender looks for.
Preregistration is required for the workshops. To register online, go to www.wbcmaine.org and click on Events Calendar. For additional details on the workshops, please contact Sherrie Leverton at 882-7552 or sll@ceimaine.org. Financial aid is available and there is no charge for Empowerment Program Participants.
About the Women’s Business Center:
The Women's Business Center at CEI is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. More information is available at: http://www.wbcmaine.org/.
About Skowhegan Savings:
Skowhegan Savings, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank dedicated to strengthening the Maine families, businesses and communities it serves. Named as one of Maine's Best Places to Work in 2009, Skowhegan Savings' team of friendly, committed employees takes pride in delivering personalized, competitive banking services with integrity and putting the needs of their customers first. An innovative and progressive approach to banking ensures their customers enjoy a banking experience that is quick, easy and convenient. Skowhegan Savings' nine Maine branches include two locations in Skowhegan, as well as locations in Belgrade, Bingham, Dexter, Fairfield, Madison, Norridgewock, and Pittsfield. For more information, visit www.skowsavings.com or contact Customer Service at 800.303.9511.
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