If you are an entrepreneur looking to start a business in Maine, you’ve come to the right place. Starting a new business can be overwhelming. Maine Small Business Development Center is here to help.
- Portland Small Business Financing Guidelines
- Portland Small Business Financing Guideline
- Portland Small Business Financing Guides
Portland Small Business Financing Guidelines
Funding a small business is hard. Many lenders require six months to a year of revenue history in order to fund a business. We specialize in helping you find the right financing from the start for your small business or franchise. Our products and solutions have helped launch over 20,000 small businesses.
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Portland Small Business Financing Guideline
Prosper Portland, the city’s economic development arm, has developed a relief loan program that offers up to $50,000 in zero-interest loans for Portland businesses with $5 million or less in. BusinessesForSale.com is the world's most popular website for buying or selling a business. Established in 1996, the website is an international marketplace of businesses for sale. We provide a cost-effective route to market for business owners and their representatives and a one stop shop for aspiring entrepreneurs and business buyers. The Hispanic Chamber offers services to assist businesses with a start up or expansion, business plans or software training, offers small business loans, as well as guidance with contracts and procurements.
Browse our helpful online resources.
Our helpful resource section to the right is full of information for aspiring entrepreneurs and new small businesses. This information includes a helpful Startup Checklist, Guide to Starting a Business in Maine, FAQs, business plan guide and financial templates, and so much more.
Attend a live or online workshop.
Portland Small Business Financing Guides
Maine SBDC offers both live and onlineseminars. Topics range from the fundamentals of starting and owning a business to more complex business issues. View the list of workshops.
Meet with one of our experienced business advisors at no-cost.
Need some help? That’s what the SBDC is here for. Let’s get you connected to a certified business advisor in your area who can answer your specific questions. Business advising is free, confidential, and available virtually. We are here to support and help you as you launch your new business.