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BUSINESS ANSWERS - MAINE.GOV

Business Answers was designed to make it easier to start and conduct business in the State of Maine. Need help now? Contact weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time. 1-800-872-3838 in Maine or 1-800-541-5872 from outside of Maine.

Business

Starting a Business ~

How to Get a Business License, Other Licensing & Permit Requirements - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Corporate Resources ~

Online Services, Resources for Starting or Running a Corporation - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Business Taxes ~

File Taxes Electronically, Get Tax Forms and Information - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Employer Resources ~

Hiring & Employee Management, Labor Market Information, Unemployment Insurance & Taxes, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety, Federal Resources - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Agriculture & Industry ~

Agriculture Industry, Agriculture Boards & Commissions, Timber, Forest, & Paper Industry, Marine Fishing & Commerce, Shipping, Tourism & Film Industry - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Economic Development ~

Business Climate, Business Incentives, Labor Market, Rural Development, Community Development, International Trade, Technology - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Laws & Regulations ~

Ask the Expert, Labor Laws, Employment Laws & Standards, Required Posters, Environmental Regulation & Licensing, Workers' Compensation Law - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Resources by Profession ~

Licensing & Regulatory Information Listed by Profession - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

Procurement & Vendor Information ~

How to Do Business with the State of Maine, RFPs, Bid Opportunities - See more at: http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/#sthash.mfx0UROo.dpuf

SCORE

Augusta Maine SCORE is a local chapter of SCORE, "Counselors of America Small Business Owners," the U.S. association designated as a "resource partner" by the U.S. Small Business Administration and dedicated to helping small business owners form and grow their businesses. SCORE is comprised of 12,400 volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. There are about 364 SCORE chapters in urban, suburban and rural communities. SCORE was formed in 1964 and nearly 8.5 million business owners have utilized SCORE services.

Augusta Maine SCORE provides free and confidential business advice and counseling tailored to meet the needs of individual small business owners and their personal objectives. It also offers workshops, for a modest fee, for both start-up and in-business entrepreneurs. SCORE volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate thousands of hours to help small businesses succeed. Augusta Maine SCORE counselors are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation. They have assisted many clients in obtaining business loans.

To learn more about SCORE:

Contact information

Augusta Maine SCORE

Address: 68 Sewall Street, Room 512 Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: 207-622-8509
Fax:
Email:
Chapter website: http://www.scoremaine.org/1_augusta/augusta_a.htm

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Business Tax for Self employed

Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center