FARMINGTON — New Ventures Maine will offer a two-hour, tuition-free workshop for those thinking about starting their own business. The workshop is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at New Ventures Office, 108 Perham St.

This one-session workshop can help individuals decide if self-employment is the right choice for them. The class covers the pros and cons of owning a business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and available resources.

Karleen Andrews, microenterprise specialist for the Western Region of New Ventures Maine, will lead the workshop.

A statewide organization serving all 16 Maine counties, New Ventures Maine offers skills development and support in the areas of career planning, entrepreneurship and financial management.

To register, contact Andrews at karleen.andrews@maine.edu or 557-1885.

For more information, visit newventuresmaine.org or call 800-442-2092


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