Category: Doing Business
Doing Business 12/04/08
December 4th, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/Host: Jane Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne
Topic: It’s Tax Time
Schedule C – guide to avoid tax issues. What makes someone “self-employed”? Is it the same as a sole proprietor? Does a self-employed business owner need an identification number in order to be recognized by the IRS as a business? How does [...]
EarthSense 11/26/08
November 26th, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/Host: Phil Bailey
Topic: Remember the Depression
Doing Business 11/6/08
November 6th, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/Host: Jane Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne
Topic: The Costs of Buying Locally
Why start your own business and market a Maine product? What are the direct costs are that are associated with buying locally? What are some of the “costs” associated with inexpensive foods or products (that are not local)? How does [...]
Doing Business 10/02/08
October 2nd, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/Host: Jane E. Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Topic: Buy Locally
How do you/your business align with buy local endeavors? How do you collaborate with the community in which you are located? How does buy local enter into your business management practices and plan?
How does buying locally increase sales and reduce your expenses, [...]
Doing Business 9/04/08
September 4th, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/Host: Jane E. Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Topic: What Is an Incubator without Walls Marketplace?
The history of incubators in Maine. How many incubators are there in Maine? How do incubators collaborate with the community in which they are located?
TODAY’S GUESTS:
Jim LaBrie, Owner, LaBrie Small Craft
213 Mills RD, Exeter, ME 04435; 207-570-2300; info@labriesmallcraft.com; www.labriesmallcraft.com
James L. [...]
Doing Business 8/07/08
August 7th, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/Host: Jane E Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Topic: Holding the Business Together When You Are Injured or Ill
GUESTS:
Cathy Roberts, President, Pieceworks, Inc.
P.O. Box 133, Liberty ME 04949; 207-589-3451; pcwork@midcoast.com; www.pieceworksinc.com
Cheryl Guadiana-Erskin, co-owner, Artlandish Sisters
252 Main RD, Islesboro, ME 04848; 207-734-9762 or 207-824-0063 or 401-783-6859; dcboobs@artlandishsisters.com; artlandishsisters.com
Resources:
MEMIC – Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company has a [...]
Doing Business 4/03/08
April 3rd, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/Host: Jane E Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Topic: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA’s)
What is a CSA farm? How many are there in Maine? How do you weigh the advantages vs the disadvantages of running a CSA?
Guests:
Beth Haines, co-owner, Fisher Farm,
177 Coles Corner Road, Winterport ME 04496; 207-478-4803; info@fisherfarmcsa.com
www.fisherfarmcsa.com
Melissa White Pillsbury, Organic Marketing Coordinator, MOFGA, PO [...]
Doing Business 3/06/08
March 6th, 2008, Comments Off
Producer/host: Jane E. Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Topic: Agritourism
What do you see as agri-tourism activities – and what do you do or offer?
How does agritourism fit into your farm plan?
How do you answer the question, ‘can my business be an attraction for visitors?’
When you conducted your research, what was the profile of the owner [...]
