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Small Business Finances Seminar(小企业金融研讨会)
2024-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Korean American Association of Queens, New York, 163-07 Depot Road, Flushing, NY, 11358, United States
Small business owners should have full control over their own financial records, both for tax purposes and when applying for loans.
Join the Asian American Federation as experts cover crucial topics (in Korean) for small business owners, including:

What to consider when choosing a tax professional
How to protect yourself from dishonest tax preparers
Best practices for business recordkeeping
Low-interest loan options
Free small business consulting services
Q&A

올해 세금 납부하시면서 많이 어려우셨죠? 아시안 아메리칸 연맹에서 IRS 및 르네상스의 재무 전문가를 모시고, 한인 자영업자 분들께 세금 관리 노하우를 소개해드립니다. 이번 세미나에는 한국어 통역이 진행될 예정이어서 편하게 참여할 수 있으며, 세무 전문가를 선정하는 법, 소기업 재무관리 모범사례, 무료 비즈니스 컨설팅 등 유용한 프로그램들이 많이 준비되어 있습니다.
오는 5/3(금), 6pm-8pm 플러싱 ‘퀸즈한인회 사무실’ (163-07 Depot Rd. Suite #B1(지하 1층), Flushing)에서 진행하오니 많은 참여 바랍니다.

Creating Content Your Customers Value | LM 5/6
2024-05-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Many businesses think that marketing only means advertising. But building loyalty with your customers also requires creating marketing content that is helpful, relevant, and engaging.
This course helps entrepreneurs at any stage define what content will build that loyalty with their customers. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the role of non-promotional content in a marketing strategy
Apply a framework for developing and assessing your own marketing content
Define the language your customers use to describe their needs and desires
Identify ideas for marketing content that will work for your business

This course is the second module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) six-module Digital Marketing series. We encourage you to complete the first module, “Developing a Marketing Strategy,” before you take this course.

Strolling Mariachi Performance
2024-05-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Steinway Street BID Corridor (Steinway Street between 28th – 35th avenues), Steinway Street between 28th - 35th avenues, Astoria, NY, 11103, United States
A local Mariachi Ensemble will stroll and perform along the Steinway Street BID corridor (Steinway Street between 28th – 35th avenues).

Webinar, Developing a Marketing Strategy | UM-BSC | 5/7/2024
2024-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Many business owners spend significant money on marketing. But few have a research-based marketing strategy that ensures every one of those dollars is well spent.
The goal of this course is to help entrepreneurs at any stage build a foundational marketing strategy that will inform every marketing tactic they use.
During this course, you will:

Define the “why” behind why you are in business
Map out your customer using a customer persona
Develop your unique value proposition (UVP)
Write and deliver an elevator pitch
Understand the value and role of digital marketing in a business strategy

This course is the first module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) six-module Digital Marketing series. It is followed by the second module, “Creating Content Your Customers Value.”

Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business (Part 2)
2024-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Whether you’re starting a new business or already managing one, it’s important to understand how to manage your business finances. Having good money management skills will help increase your business’ opportunity for success.
Part 2 will help you understand cash flow and profit & loss. Plus, you’ll learn about money management mistakes to avoid.

Building Your Own Business Website
2024-05-08 07:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
In the past, building a business website could be expensive and complicated. But today, there are website builders that are affordable and easy-to-use for almost any entrepreneur.
This course will teach you how to create a professional business website with the latest tools. You will leave this course with a real business website and the information to build and launch it on your own.
This course requires a computer. If you cannot bring a computer to the course, please note this when registering.
This course is the third module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) six-module Digital Marketing series. We encourage you to complete the prior two modules, “Developing a Marketing Strategy” and “Creating Content Your Customers Value,” before you take this course.

Building an Operational Plan
2024-05-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
The goal of this course is to help you translate your business concept into an efficient operation that continuously improves and raises your bottom line.
In this course, you will learn about:

Learn about the value and components of a business operational plan
Map your business’s processes, resources, and partners using a business model canvas
Identify your critical processes, and alternative processes for them
Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and KPI goals for your business

This course is the third module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) five-course Introduction to Entrepreneurship series. If you are a pre-startup, we recommend that you complete the first and second modules in this series – “First Step to Starting a Business” and “Creating a Business Idea that Works” – before taking this course.

Meet the Lender: Grow America
2024-05-09 06:00 - 07:00 | Webinar
Have you been wondering how to get money to start or grow your business? Do you know how to ask for financing?
If you have been asking yourself these questions and are not sure where to find the answers, then you need to attend our Meet the Lender workshop and meet with one of our local lending partners.
There will also be time for you to speak with the lender individually about your business needs.

Financiación de pequeñas empresas: Cómo y dónde obtenerla
2024-05-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
Los emprendedores saben que el financiamiento es importante para iniciar y hacer crecer un negocio, pero la variedad de opciones puede ser difícil de navegar. Este curso le enseña cómo aplicar el método de evaluación de los financieros – las 5 Cs del crédito comercial – y explora las ventajas y desventajas de la financiación basada en deuda, basada en acciones y financiación colectiva.
Al final del curso, podrá:

Describir el significado y las aplicaciones de las 5 Cs de los préstamos para pequeñas empresas
Autoevalúe sus propias 5 Cs, identificando fortalezas y debilidades
Describa cómo opera cada tipo de financista y cuente las ventajas y desventajas de cada uno
Reconozca el (los) tipo (s) de financiador que se aplican a su tipo de negocio

Boost Your Money Management Skills (Part 2)
2024-05-09 07:00 - 09:00 | Webinar

Small Business Resource Fair @ Flatbush Central
2024-05-09 07:00 - 11:00 | Flatbush Central, 2123 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, United States
May is Small Business Month!
Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services and Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for a small business resource fair at Flatbush Central featuring:

Workshops
Resources
Musical Performance
… and more!

Refreshments will be served.

Getting Your Books in Order, QuickBooks 101
2024-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
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.
You will learn about:

Setting up your chart of accounts
Recording purchases, bills and accounts payable
Recording your sales, receive payments and make deposits
Creating reports that help you understand business performance

NOTE: 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. You should also have a working knowledge of: categorizing revenues and expenses on an income statement, using a balance sheet, creating and using a cash flow statement, and accounting and bookkeeping methodology. If you do not, please take our Business Financial Management course first.

Building Your Own Business Website
2024-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
In the past, building a business website could be expensive and complicated. But today, there are website builders that are affordable and easy-to-use for almost any entrepreneur.
This course will teach you how to create a professional business website with the latest tools. You will leave this course with a real business website and the information to build and launch it on your own.
This course is the third module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) six-module Digital Marketing series.
We encourage you to complete the prior two modules, “Developing a Marketing Strategy” and “Creating Content Your Customers Value,” before you take this course.

Get M/WBE Certified with NYC!
2024-05-13 13:00 - 14:30 | The Canvas 3.0, 185 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, 10007, United States
Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Westfield at Canvas 3.0 to learn about the benefits of becoming a NYC-certified minority and/or woman-owned enterprise (M/WBE).
The SBS team will also share tools and resources to help you start and grow your business in NYC.
How to get there:
South Concourse, Lower Level (C2)
From the main Oculus floor, remain on the same level and follow the signs to the South Concourse. The venue (Canvas 3.0) is located on the corner halfway along the concourse, just beyond Sephora and opposite M.A.C Cosmetics.

Programming will include:
5:00 PM: Check-in
5:15 PM: Welcoming remarks
5:20 PM: M/WBE Overview by David Coreas, Executive Director, Outreach and M/WBE Recruitment
6:00 PM: SBS Financial Assistance by NYC Business Solutions Center
6:15 PM: Q&A
6:20 PM: Closing Remarks

Applying for Loans & Grants for NYC Small Businesses
2024-05-14 06:00 - 07:00 | NYC Business Solutions Queens Center at the NYC Small Business Support Center, 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor, Jamaica, NY, 11435, United States
This class will provide guidance for businesses interested in applying for loans and grants.
In addition to providing an overview of available financing options, we will share tips to consider before taking on debt, an overview of documents commonly required to apply for a loan, and a summary of other loans and grants that are currently available for NYC businesses.

Choosing a Business Legal Structure
2024-05-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Webinar
The goal of this course is to help you understand the importance of your business structure, and to help you protect your assets.
During the course, you will:

Understand why choice of business entity matters, and how to pick the right one for your business
Know how to avoid making the most common mistakes business owners make with waivers, disclaimers and contracts
Understand how to insure against risks: the types of policies that will best serve your business in today’s social and political climate
Understand the fundamental importance of managing cash flow effectively, and the need to balance stakeholder interests in your business, including existing and potential debt and equity obligations

This course is the Legal Structure module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) Introduction to Entrepreneurship series.

Thriving as a Small Business - Small Business Workshop
2024-05-23 14:00 - 16:30 | CHASE BANK, 55 West 125th Street, Harlem, 10027
The “Thriving as a Small Business: Strategies for Success” workshop will be held at the Chase Bank Harlem Community Center Branch.
In this engaging session, you’ll learn how to:

Master operations management for maximum efficiency
Implement effective cash flow management for financial stability
Network with fellow entrepreneurs and industry experts

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Scan the QR code on the attached flyer, use this link to register, or call 212-862-7200 to secure your place.
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets to achieving your business goals. We look forward to seeing you on May 23rd!

Choosing the Right Legal Structure
2024-05-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
One of the most crucial decisions you’ll make when starting a business is selecting its structure.
Your choice of structure will depend on the size and type of business, your personal circumstances and how much you plan to grow the business.
Your selection may impact tax liabilities, potential personal liability, asset protection, your responsibilities as a business owner and more.
This workshop includes an in-depth discussion about the pros and cons of the available options in New York State, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, “c” or “s” corporation, and the limited liability company (LLC), so you can determine which one is best for you.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
2024-05-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Did you know that 93% of people buying something online use a search engine? And when people use search engines, 92% of their clicks go to the first page that appears.
For business owners, this means that optimizing your website for search engines is essential.
This 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:

Define the top 9 factors that search engines use to rank websites
Evaluate real websites (including your own) for their strengths and weaknesses
Raise your website’s ranking using keywords, tags, backlinks, and more

A computer is recommended, but not required, for this course.
This 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.

*IN PERSON* Social Media Marketing| LM 5/15
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | NYC Business Solutions Lower Manhattan Center, 14 Wall Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10005, United States
Social media has become an essential tool of every modern business. The challenge for entrepreneurs, however, is knowing how to create the right content on the right platform for their target customers.
This course will teach you how to navigate the modern social media platforms as an entrepreneur. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Determine the social media platforms that your target customers use
Operate these platforms as a business according to best practices
Create “repurposed content” that attracts social media users and links them to your website
Choose a social media management tool for your business

A computer is recommended, but not required, for this course.
This course is the sixth and final module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) six-module Digital Marketing series. We encourage you to complete the five prior modules – “Developing a Marketing Strategy,” “Creating Content Your Customers Value,” “Building Your Own Business Website,” “Search Engine Optimization (SEO),” and “Email Marketing” – before you take this course.

Business Finances 1: Getting Started
2024-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Financial management can be the most intimidating part of running a business. This course – intended for entrepreneurs unfamiliar with business financial management – introduces key terms and concepts in everyday language.
During this course, you will:

Develop an understanding of basic business financial terms, such as profit, cash flow, and gross margin
Work with basic financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Define the common business expenses at both the startup and operating stages
Calculate gross margins, breakeven points, and profit goals using a case study business

This course is the fourth module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) five-course Introduction to Entrepreneurship series.
If you are a pre-startup, we recommend that you complete the first three modules in this series – “First Step to Starting a Business,” “Creating a Business Idea that Works,” and “Building Your Business Operations” – before taking this course.

New York Women's Chamber of Commerce - Networking Resource Fair
2024-05-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Harlem Hops, 2268 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, New York, New York, 10030, United States
Join us for FREE at our Chamber On the Go Networking Resource event on May 15th! We have partnered with NYC Department of Small Business Services to network and provide free services to you and your business, with a side of refreshments to enjoy the day!

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Resource Fair
2024-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Yankee Stadium, One East 161st Street, Gate 6, Bronx, NY, 10451, United States
Our Resource Fair is a can’t-miss opportunity for Bronx professionals and recent graduates to meet a diverse array of employers, refine career goals, and strengthen their candidacy.
The event will also provide a platform for businesses & organizations seeking new talent to augment their hiring efforts in the Bronx.
During the event, attendees will have access to:

Free Professional Headshots
One-on-One Resume Assistance
Employers Seeking New Hires
And Much More

Small businesses that participate in this event will also have access to City agencies on-site providing resources and assistance.
NOTE: Please enter at Gate 6 (East 161st Street and River Avenue), adjacent to right field.
This Bronx Chamber of Commerce event is made possible with support from Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, and has been developed in partnership with the New York Yankees, NYC Department of Small Business Services, and the Bronx EDC.

Small Business Meet & Greet with the Office of Nightlife
2024-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Sofia’s Taqueria, 4370 Amboy Road, Staten Island, 10312
At this free meet & greet, you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with Jeffrey Garcia, Executive Director of the NYC Office of Nightlife at the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), and other representatives from SBS.

Nightlife Know-How: Get a comprehensive rundown of the NYC Office of Nightlife and how their services can boost your business.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the latest rules and regulations affecting your industry, ensuring you’re always compliant.
Unlock Free Resources: Discover free city services designed to help your business thrive.

The program will be followed by a Q&A, during which you can have your issues addressed by industry experts on the spot.
Light refreshments will be served.

Growing Your Business as AAPI Entrepreneurs in NYC
2024-05-23 07:00 - 09:00 | Korean Cultural Center New York, 122 East 32nd Street, New York, 10016
Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) to celebrate NYC Small Business Month and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month.
SBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim will share personal insights about his journey as an AAPI entrepreneur and the SBS team will share tools and resources to help you start and grow your business in NYC.

Asian American Heritage Month Celebration & Night Market
2024-05-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Industry City, 35th and 36th streets, Brooklyn, NY, NY, 11232, United States
The first ever Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Asian Heritage Month Celebration and Night Market – Spring Festival will include artisan crafts, games, cultural performances, live music, and more than 60 food and drink vendors.
This timely landmark celebration of Asian culture will welcome 2,000-3,000 guests to Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn!

NYC Small Business Month Expo
2024-05-29 05:00 - 11:00 | Pier 36, 299 South Street, New York, New York, 10002, United States
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is hosting the first-ever NYC Small Business Month Expo to provide a variety of free information, resources, and direct services that address the needs of small business owners of all stages, industries, and boroughs.

Access 100+ free city programs, agencies, and partner resources – all under one roof:

Faster city permits and licenses

Financing and legal assistance

Hire workers

Contract with NYC through the M/WBE Borough Forum

Free consultations, workshops, and networking

… and much more!

Prepare Your Small Business for Capital
2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Looking to level up and better understand your financial statements?
Join RBxA for their upcoming event, Prepare Your Small Business for Capital.
This session will equip you to better understand your business bank statements and more — improving your chances to access capital.

Manhattan Business Conference: Empowering Grassroots Entrepreneurs
2025-05-03 05:00 - 12:00 | The Forum at Columbia University, 601 West 125th Street, New York, New York, 10027, United States
Learn how to grow, adapt, and thrive – now and in the future!

Topics include:

funding opportunities

credit repair

legal and licensing requirements

business disaster relief

building powerful community partnerships

Light breakfast and lunch will be served.
