Maine Business Owner Resources by City

Portland, Maine Resources for Entrepreneurs

Our goal is to help as many Maine entrepreneurs as possible. You can find a growing list of resources for Portland entrepreneurs right here.

Maine Entrepreneurial Resources

This is Step One. If you haven't already done so, browse our list of Maine entrepreneurial resources. These state-level resources can be very useful to Portland entrepreneurs . . . and any entrepreneurs in Maine for that matter.

We've got information on venture capital groups in Maine, Maine angel investors, instructions on how to incorporate in Maine and much more.

Use the link below to access our Maine entrepreneurial resources:

Useful Information on Portland, Maine

Did you know that approximately 64,000 people live in Portland? That's the count according to recent census data.

Portland, Maine Newspaper Advertising

Want to advertise a Portland, ME business? If you are already doing business in Portland, it's important to get the word out and attract new customers. Newspaper advertising is a proven way to bring in new business.

Fortunately, we've made it easy to find out how much newspaper advertising costs in Portland, Maine.

Radio Advertising in Portland, Maine

The power of radio advertising should never be underestimated. To make life a little easier for Portland business owners, we've assembled a list of radio advertising costs in your area.

Starting a Business in Portland, Maine

If you are a first-time entrepreneur, just getting into business for the first time, we've prepared an article on starting a business in Portland, ME.

Business Demographics for Portland, Maine

Portland has more than 3,000 businesses. The table below contains business types with the largest number of businesses operating in Portland:

Business Type
# of
Businesses
Offices of Lawyers
162
Full-Service Restaurants
133
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
100
Limited-Service Restaurants
65
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
58
Religious Organizations
58
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
55
Offices of Dentists
51
Other Individual and Family Services
49
Beauty Salons
45
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
39
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
37
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
35
Architectural Services
34
Child Day Care Services
34
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
34
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices
33
Janitorial Services
33
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
32
Engineering Services
32
Advertising Agencies
30
Securities Brokerage
30
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
29
Commercial Banking
28
Civic and Social Organizations
27

 

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