{"id":10747,"date":"2020-04-15T11:37:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T15:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=10747"},"modified":"2023-12-06T09:34:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T14:34:35","slug":"pro-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/small-business\/getting-started\/pro-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pro Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accounting, Finance and Taxes<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Business 101= KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. A good business is built on strong financials. Understanding and familiarizing yourself with the financials of your company are of paramount importance, failure to do so may result in the failure of your business.<\/p>\n

Insurance<\/p>\n

Operating a business without insurance is like playing hockey without a goalie. Not having the proper insurance can not only be a liability to your business, but it may also be illegal.<\/p>\n

Licensing, Permits, Zoning, Regulations<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ignorance of the law is never an excuse for breaking it. There are many different Licenses and laws that business owners need to be aware of.<\/p>\n

How to start an LLC<\/a>: This website was sent to us by Jensen at the ilearning camp<\/a>– thank you!<\/p>\n

Marketing<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

What do you have to sell and how are you going to sell it? Find out how to raise brand awareness and get people interested in your company.<\/p>\n

Management<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

For other professional developmental areas that may interest you make sure to check out Mainebiz<\/a>.<\/strong> They are a site that features upcoming events in Maine. Many are great professional development events that can help both you and your small business.<\/p>\n

Return to Getting Started page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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