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SUMMARY:WE NYC Personal Business Coaching Sessions
DESCRIPTION:WE NYC is now offering personal business coaching sessions at no cost to you\, with our expert coaches and facilitators. These 1-hour sessions will connect you directly (and virtually) with one of our expert business coaches on a focus area you’d like to strengthen. \nHow It WorksSTEP 1: When you register using this link\, select the ticket for the topic-specific coaching session you’re most interested in attending: \n\nIt starts with you: In this 1-on-1 consultation\, you will work with a small business advisor to develop a customized plan to create alignment between your business\, and your individual values and strengths.\nPerfecting your business pitch: In this 1-on-1 consultation\, you will work with a small business advisor to craft a pitch that will help you earn the trust of potential customers\, business partners and funders.\nLeadership development: In this 1-on-1 consultation\, you will work with a small business advisor to create a customized leadership development plan that will help you work more effectively with others by operating as a collaborative leader\, and develop a set of strategies to overcome challenges while sustaining/growing your business.\n\nSTEP 2: When you receive your order confirmation\, use the Calendly link provided to view our coaching sign-up page. We have a number of coaches for each topic with different availability so you can find a time that works best for you. Simply pick a timeslot and complete the sign-up to confirm your session directly with your coach. You will receive an email confirmation with the meeting link for your session\, and you’re booked! \nNOTE: These personal coaching sessions are limited and offered on a first-come\, first-served basis. Because we want the most people to access these coaching sessions\, we are limiting it to one (1) coaching session per topic per person. \nSign up now and follow the two steps above to ensure your spot. You will need to respond via email\, phone\, or text to your coach prior to your session to confirm attendance.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/we-nyc-personal-business-coaching-sessions/
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC)":MAILTO:wenyc@sbs.nyc.gov
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SUMMARY:Sesión de Entrenamiento Empresarial de WE NYC: Registro de Cita Personal
DESCRIPTION:Acerca de este evento WE NYC ofrece sesiones personales de asesoramiento empresarial con nuestros asesores y facilitadores expertos sin costo alguno para usted. Estas sesiones de 1 hora lo conectarán directamente (y virtualmente) con uno de nuestros entrenadores de negocios expertos en un área específica que le gustaría desarrollar. \nCómo funciona \nPASO 1: Cuando se registre usando este enlace\, seleccione el boleto para la sesión de entrenamiento específica del tema que más le interese asistir: \n\nComienza con usted: en esta consulta 1 a 1\, trabajará con un asesor de pequeñas empresas para desarrollar un plan personalizado para crear una alineación entre su negocio y sus valores y fortalezas individuales.\nPerfeccionamiento de su presentación comercial: en esta consulta 1 a 1\, trabajará con un asesor de pequeñas empresas para elaborar una presentación que lo ayudará a ganarse la confianza de clientes potenciales\, socios comerciales y financiadores.\nDesarrollo de liderazgo: en esta consulta 1 a 1\, trabajará con un asesor de pequeñas empresas para crear un plan de desarrollo de liderazgo personalizado que lo ayudará a trabajar de manera más efectiva con otros al operar como un líder colaborativo y desarrollar un conjunto de estrategias para superar los desafíos. mientras sostiene/hace crecer su negocio.\n\nPASO 2: Cuando reciba la confirmación de su pedido\, use el enlace de Calendly proporcionado para ver nuestra página de registro de coaching. Tenemos una cantidad de entrenadores para cada tema con diferente disponibilidad para que puedas encontrar el horario que mejor se adapte a ti. Simplemente elija un intervalo de tiempo y complete el registro para confirmar su sesión directamente con su entrenador. Recibirá una confirmación por correo electrónico con el enlace de la reunión para su sesión\, ¡y ya está reservado! \nNOTA: Estas sesiones de entrenamiento personal son limitadas y se ofrecen por orden de llegada. Regístrese ahora y siga los dos pasos anteriores para asegurar su lugar. Deberá responder por correo electrónico\, teléfono o mensaje de texto a su entrenador antes de su sesión para confirmar la asistencia.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/sesion-de-entrenamiento-empresarial-de-we-nyc-registro-de-cita-personal/
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC)":MAILTO:wenyc@sbs.nyc.gov
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SUMMARY:Bonding Services Webinar: Construction Insurance Strategies for NYC M/WBEs
DESCRIPTION:Affordable insurance coverage is out of reach for many M/WBE contractors working in NYC. \nJoin this webinar to understand what motivates NYC construction insurance companies\, insurance requirements when working for a general contractor\, and how to submit your insurance application in order to secure a competitive insurance program in a challenging market.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/bonding-services-webinar-construction-insurance-strategies-for-nyc-m-wbes/
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Businesss Services - Capacity Building & Corporate Partnerships":MAILTO:mwbecapbldg@sbs.nyc.gov
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Business owners need to monitor their spending and expenses in order to maintain a healthy profit. QuickBooks can help you keep track of daily transactions\, as well as develop financial reports such as Income Statements\, Balance Sheets\, and Cash Flow Statements. This course will teach you how this software program can help you track your business financials effectively and efficiently. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nSet up your chart of accounts\nRecord purchases\, bills\, and accounts payable\nRecord your sales\, receive payments\, and make deposits\nCreate reports that help you understand business performance\n\nNOTE: This course is designed to teach owners of existing businesses how to use the software application. To benefit from this course\, you must have a basic knowledge of business financials and computer applications. \nYou should also have a working knowledge of: \n\ncategorizing revenues and expenses on an income statement\nusing a balance sheet\ncreating and using a cash flow statement\naccounting and bookkeeping methodology\n\nIf you do not\, please take our Business Financial Management course first.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/quickbooks-online-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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SUMMARY:Website Strategies for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Your website is one of the first interactions that prospective customers have with your business. It has the power to influence your site visitors and get them to take action. \nIn this workshop\, join Nicole McCullum (Founder and CEO of Captivate Designs) to learn the best practices needed to set your website up for success.During the session\, you’ll cover: \n\nThe elements of a successful website\nHow to turn website visitors into leads and sales\nHow to measure and improve your website performance
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/website-strategies-for-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC)":MAILTO:wenyc@sbs.nyc.gov
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SUMMARY:Business Finances 2: Planning for Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Every entrepreneur is in business to make profits\, but only some do. A critical step to success is creating the financial plan that will guide your business to profitability. \nThe goal of this course is to provide you the information and tools to create your own profitability plan. \nWhether you are planning to start or grow your business\, this course can help you: \n\nBegin developing a startup/growth budget using business expense checklists\nApply research-based methods to project your prices and number of sales\nWork with a projected income statement and graph to identify breakeven and profitability points\nUse the Return on Investment (ROI) calculation to compare financial projections against industry averages.\n\nNote: This course is the second in a pair of SBS courses on Business Finances. Please complete “Business Finances 1: Getting Started” before attending this course.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/business-finances-2-planning-for-profitability-may17/
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,Queens
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SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 93% of people buying something online use a search engine like Google? And when people use search engines\, 92% of their clicks go to the first page that appears. \nFor business owners\, this means that optimizing your website for search engines is essential. \nThis course will teach you the latest tools and practices in search engine optimization (SEO). By the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the top 9 factors that search engines use to rank websites\nEvaluate real websites (including your own) for their strengths and weaknesses\nRaise your website’s ranking using keywords\, tags\, backlinks\, and more\n\nA computer is recommended\, but not required\, for this course. \nThis course is the fourth module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) six-module Digital Marketing series. We encourage you to complete the prior module\, “Building a Business Website\,” before you take this course.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/search-engine-optimization-seo-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Bronx,NYC Department of Small Business Services
ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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SUMMARY:Racial Disparities in Healthcare - How It Impacts the Small Business Community
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically highlighted long-standing disparities in healthcare that disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color. \nJoin the Queens Chamber of Commerce for a discussion about this issue with a panel of experts from NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst\, who will discuss the mental and physical health challenges faced by these populations\, and how we can work together to close gaps in access to care. \nPlease note the current COVID-19 policy for all hospital visitors: \n\nAll visitors will be screened for COVID-19 infection or exposure.\nAll visitors must show proof of being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination or have a negative COVID-19 test result issued in the last 48 hours.\nVisitors are required to wear masks at all times.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/racial-disparities-in-healthcare-how-it-impacts-the-small-business-community/
LOCATION:Elmhurst Hospital Center\, 79-01 Broadway\, Elmhurst\, New York\, 11373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens
ORGANIZER;CN="Queens Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:jdonado@queenschamber.org
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SUMMARY:Online Course: How to Start a Commercial Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) will be hosting a two-session online course on How to Start a Commercial Child Care Business on May 17 and May 24. \nJoin us to learn about daycare licensing requirements\, how to create a daycare business plan\, and how to seek grants and funding for your business. \nClasses will be conducted in Mandarin. \nQuestions can be directed to Jocelyn Liu at jocelynliu@cmpny.org or 646-292-5480.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/online-course-how-to-start-a-commercial-child-care-business/
ORGANIZER;CN="CMP":MAILTO:info@cmpny.org
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