NORWAY — SCORE Oxford Hills will hold a small business lending workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. The workshop will help people learn how to access capital to fuel the growth of their businesses, understand the options available and become a more educated and […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Tuesday Night Mixed Summer League bowling results for July 18 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Men’s high game scratch, Kyle Walton 204, Wayne Doyon 201, Jim Barker 184; high series scratch, Kyle Walton 561, Wayne Doyon 555, Albert Farmer 513; high game handicap, Ben Jordan 248, Kyle Walton 232, Albert Farmer 225; high […]
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SCORE mentor offers small-business advice
AUBURN — Craig Bailey was a corporate software project manager in 2001 and thinking very hard about striking out on his own. So he jumped at the chance get some advice from a team at SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives. “The feedback I got, you could tell they were retired executives,” Bailey said. […]
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Marketing series held at Norway
NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE and the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring an ongoing marketing series, Marketing — Who Needs It? Workshops are from 8 to 9 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month at the Norway Town Office. Product Descriptions That Sell is the topic for March 31. Marketing encompasses elements such […]
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Tuttle recognized for community service
LEWISTON — Ralph Tuttle, the former chairman of the L-A SCORE chapter and a fixture in economic and community development in the area, was recognized for his decades of public service by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the state and national offices of SCORE. The recognition was part of the celebration of Martin Luther […]
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Leveque honored for SCORE service
LEWISTON — Ed Leveque, the former owner of an iconic Twin City business and SCORE volunteer-emeritus, was recognized for his decades of public service by the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of the observance of Veterans Day. Marilyn Geroux, district director of the SBA in Maine, presented Leveque with a special Certificate of Appreciation […]
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SCORE: Make your small business part of the community
One of the most talked about issues in business today is corporate social responsibility, where a company strives to have a positive effect on the public interest. But CSR isn’t just for large companies. Small businesses have a long and proud tradition of “making a difference,” particularly on the local level. The benefits of community […]
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SCORE column: Be prepared for Internet threats
It seems as though every day brings another headline story of Internet hacking into businesses, large and small. Many business owners assume that firewalls and antivirus software are enough to protect their computers and valuable data, causing them to overlook their Internet security and putting their business at risk. The fact is that as the […]
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Planning well to avoid failure
The most common concern new entrepreneurs have is the fear of failure about starting a new venture. These doubts are increased with the seemingly constant news stories about failing or closing small businesses. “The truth is that small business entrepreneurs have a better chance at success than they may realize,” said Ralph Tuttle, Central Maine SCORE […]