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Maine Web Design

Building a Small Business Website Step-by-Step: A Guide for New Maine Business Owners

A Maine business owner building a small business website.

I promise: building a small business website doesn’t need to be as complicated as it feels. Building a small business website might sound intimidating, but once you see it broken down, it’ll finally start to make sense (and actually work). If you’re starting a business in Maine and wondering where to even begin with your […]

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Maine Web Design

Do I Need a Website for My Business? A Guide for New Maine Business Owners

Alexis Jacobson, owner of A. Jacobson Strategy & Design, creates a website for a new Maine business.

Let’s go ahead and say the quiet part out loud: social media feels easier, cheaper, and faster than building a website. If you’ve been wondering do I need a website for my business or if Instagram, Facebook, or word-of-mouth is “good enough for now,” here’s the real story. Short answer?Most Maine businesses do need a […]

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Maine Web Design

How to Choose a Website Designer in Maine for Small Businesses

Alexis Jacobson, owner of A. Jacobson Strategy & Design, crafts a website for a small Maine business.

I promise: choosing a website designer in Maine doesn’t need to be as complicated as it feels. Hiring a website designer might sound intimidating, but once you see it broken down, it’ll finally start to make sense (and actually work). Whether you’re a plumber, accountant, childcare provider, cleaning business owner, or storefront operator in Maine, […]

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How to Manage a Business Finances (as a Creative)

Managing money as a designer or creative isn’t about being a finance bro — it’s about making decisions you understand and trust. You’ve already learned: Now it’s time to bring it all together to use those numbers so your business works for you, not the other way around. If you’re asking how to manage a […]

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How to Track Small Business Expenses (for Designers & Creatives Who’d Rather Be Creating)

Most designers and creative business owners assume tracking small business expenses is something they’ll “figure out later” — but if that were true, you wouldn’t be crossing your fingers every time tax season rolls around. Here’s the truth: if you want your creative business to pay you, not just creatively fulfill you, you’ve got to […]

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