Business Start-Up Resources

Are you interested in starting a small business but not sure where to begin? Start by visiting the local chapter of the Maine Small Business Development Center.  Their services are offered to the public at no charge.  Call 783-9186 for an appointment and directions to their Auburn office.

See also:

Business.gov

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (Home)

SBA - Maine District Office SBA - Online Publications and Research

Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) (Home)

SCORE Chapter 325 - Lewiston/Auburn, Maine

Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce
CMCC Continuing Education Courses
Maine Business Works
Maine Patent Program
MaineMade.com
Maine Secretary of State Corporations Page
Maine Business Answers Website
Women's Business Center at CEI

Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center (Access to tax information useful to small businesses with assets of $10 million or less.)

www.businessloanfunds.com

General Busines Reference:

ThomasRegister.com
International Chamber of Commerce Directory
UMaine Business Resources Portal
ALA Best Business Web Sites