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SUMMARY:NYC Small Business Month: Afternoon Tea with SBS Commissioner Dynishal Gross
DESCRIPTION:As a small business\, you probably have lots of questions. Here is your chance to be heard!  \n\n\n\nIn honor of NYC Small Business Month\, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Dynishal Gross for an afternoon Q&A. \n\n\n\nCommissioner Gross will meet with small businesses\, detail the free resources available at SBS\, provide updates on upcoming events\, and more. \n\n\n\nPlus\, you’ll have the opportunity to network with other small businesses.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/nyc-small-business-month-afternoon-tea-with-sbs-commissioner-dynishal-gross/
LOCATION:Island Chateau\, 900 W. Fingerboard Road\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10305\, United States
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
ORGANIZER;CN="Staten Island Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:https://www.sichamber.com/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T195038Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Meet & Greet with the Office of Nightlife
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nNightlife Know-How: Get a comprehensive rundown of the NYC Office of Nightlife and how their services can boost your business.\nStay Ahead of the Curve: Learn about the latest rules and regulations affecting your industry\, ensuring you’re always compliant.\nUnlock Free Resources: Discover free city services designed to help your business thrive.\n\nThe program will be followed by a Q&A\, during which you can have your issues addressed by industry experts on the spot. \nLight refreshments will be served.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/small-business-meet-greet-with-the-office-of-nightlife/
LOCATION:Sofia’s Taqueria\, 4370 Amboy Road\, Staten Island\, 10312
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Staten Island Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:https://www.sichamber.com/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20240429T202020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T202021Z
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SUMMARY:Choosing a Business Legal Structure
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this course is to help you understand the importance of your business structure\, and to help you protect your assets. \nDuring the course\, you will: \n\nUnderstand why choice of business entity matters\, and how to pick the right one for your business\nKnow how to avoid making the most common mistakes business owners make with waivers\, disclaimers and contracts\nUnderstand how to insure against risks: the types of policies that will best serve your business in today’s social and political climate\nUnderstand 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\n\nThis course is the Legal Structure module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) Introduction to Entrepreneurship series.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/choosing-a-business-legal-structure/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20240426T020645Z
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SUMMARY:Building an Operational Plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this course\, you will learn about: \n\nLearn about the value and components of a business operational plan\nMap your business’s processes\, resources\, and partners using a business model canvas\nIdentify your critical processes\, and alternative processes for them\nDefine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and KPI goals for your business\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/building-an-operational-plan-4/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T100000
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CREATED:20240425T235834Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Business Idea That Works
DESCRIPTION:Many people have a business idea and passion for it. But few understand or have the research to prove the idea will work. \nThe goal of this course is to provide you with the tools to analyze your customers\, industry\, and competitors. You will leave the course with an action plan that can determine if your idea is the right market opportunity. \nDuring this course\, you will: \n\nDetermine the market problem your business will solve\nDevelop a framework and research plan to better understand your target customer\, industry\, and competitors\nDevelop a unique value proposition (UVP) statement\nDraft your business concept statement\n\nThis course is the second module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) five-course Introduction to Entrepreneurship series. If you are a pre-startup\, we recommend you complete the first course in this series\, “First Step to Starting a Business\,” before taking this course.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/creating-a-business-idea-that-works-4/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T160000
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UID:1550-1685455200-1685462400@shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Finanzas Empresariales 2
DESCRIPTION:Durante el curso\, usted: \n\nConozca las competencias básicas de los empresarios exitosos.\nEvaluarse para estas competencias y crear un plan de superación personal.\nConozca las motivaciones y recursos necesarios para lanzar un negocio exitoso\nDefina sus expectativas para su pequeña empresa y cree un plan de acción para validarlas.\n\nEste curso es el primer módulo de la serie Introducción a la iniciativa empresarial de cinco cursos del Departamento de Servicios para Pequeñas Empresas de Nueva York (SBS). Le sigue el segundo módulo\, “Crear una idea de negocio que funcione”.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/finanzas-empresariales-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20230501T223317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T223318Z
UID:1544-1685023200-1685026800@shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search
DESCRIPTION:Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. \nThis workshop includes hands-on time to build or edit a Google business profile\, so you can get real-time feedback and help from a Google expert.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T090000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20230510T220121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T230540Z
UID:1654-1684306800-1684314000@shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Business Services In Your Neighborhood: Staten Island
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of NYC Small Business Month\, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is bringing services directly to Castleton Avenue.One-on-one consultations include: \n\nBusiness Consultation to get referred directly to free services that can help with specific questions or needs.\nCommercial Lease Assistance consultation with a legal advisor.\nConsultation with an NYC BEST team member to help expedite licenses and permits\, and conduct a Compliance walk through at your business to help avoid fines and violations.\n\nSign up here to schedule a time slot for a consultation\, or just drop by!
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/business-services-in-your-neighborhood-staten-island/
LOCATION:SBS Mobile Unit\, 1065 Castleton Avenue\, Staten Island
CATEGORIES:NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20230501T194557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T194559Z
UID:1530-1683813600-1683817200@shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Reducing Taxes and Healthcare Costs for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the TOTAL Wellness Program significantly improves the employee healthcare experience while simultaneously lowering costs for everyone by improving healthcare education\, transparency & access. \nEmployers partner with the TWP to deliver high quality benefits that drive down healthcare costs & attract/retain talent. Employees enroll in the TWP to improve their overall health while instantly reducing taxes & healthcare costs.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/reducing-taxes-and-healthcare-costs-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20230429T000834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T200646Z
UID:1518-1683208800-1683216000@shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Choosing a Business Legal Structure
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this course is to help you understand the importance of your business structure\, and to help you protect your assets. \nDuring the course\, you will: \n\nUnderstand why choice of business entity matters\, and how to pick the right one for your business\nKnow how to avoid making the most common mistakes business owners make with waivers\, disclaimers and contracts\nUnderstand how to insure against risks: the types of policies that will best serve your business in today’s social and political climate\nUnderstand 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\n\nThis course is the Legal Structure module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) course Introduction to Entrepreneurship series.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/choosing-a-business-legal-structure-staten-island-05-04-2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,NYC Small Business Month,Staten Island
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Business-courses-eventbrite-5.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20220429T195023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T195024Z
UID:1097-1653573600-1653580800@shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Email Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you the key types and components of effective marketing emails. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDetermine what content and when your business should email customers\nIdentify the components of simple\, clear\, value-driven email\nBuild and grow your email list with best practices\nExecute your own email marketing plan\n\nThis course is the fifth module in the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) six-module Digital Marketing series. We encourage you to complete the four prior modules – “Developing a Marketing Strategy\,” “Creating Content Your Customers Value\,” “Building Your Own Business Website\,” and “Search Engine Optimization (SEO)” – before you take this course.
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/email-marketing-may26/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:NYC Department of Small Business Services,Staten Island
ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T235910
CREATED:20220408T010950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T001119Z
UID:654-1651570200-1651579200@shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Staten Island Small Business Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate and support Staten Island’s small but mighty businesses during National Small Business Week! \nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nspeak to representatives from City agencies and community partners\nlearn about resources available to help you start or grow your business
URL:https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/event/staten-island-small-business-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Staten Island Borough Hall\, 10 Richmond Terrace\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Small Business Week,NYC Department of Small Business Services,Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Department of Small Business Services":MAILTO:business@sbs.nyc.gov
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