Building an Operational Plan
2023-05-30 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Webinar
Many businesses fail not because of a bad business idea, but because there was no system that standardized, measured, and improved its operations.
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.
During this course, you will

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

Creating Content Your Customers Value
2023-05-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Finanzas Empresariales 2
2023-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Durante el curso, usted:

Conozca las competencias básicas de los empresarios exitosos.
Evaluarse para estas competencias y crear un plan de superación personal.
Conozca las motivaciones y recursos necesarios para lanzar un negocio exitoso
Defina sus expectativas para su pequeña empresa y cree un plan de acción para validarlas.

Este 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”.

Developing a Marketing Strategy
2023-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.”

Things Your Business Should Know Before Renting a Commercial Space
2023-05-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
NYC Small Business Services’s Commercial Lease Assistance Program at Brooklyn Legal Services Corp. A (“Brooklyn A”) will offer a training for small business owners on the basics of commercial real estate rentals in New York City. It will focus on subjects where business owners may make mistakes or fail to see the importance of certain commercial real estate concepts, including:

What to include in a Letter of Intent (LOI)
Understanding Commencement Date vs. Rent Commencement Date
Personal Guarantees and Good Guy Guarantees
Real Estate Base Tax Years

Wakefield Small Business Networking Social
2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Bronx Community Board 12, 4101 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY, 10466, United States
Our monthly Wakefield merchant meeting is where small business owners can come to meet one another, network, and build a strong community identity.
Merchant Networking Socials highlight local resources, strengthen communication channels to enhance community voice, and provide interactive activities to connect merchants and enhance small business owner identity.
For more information, please contact srvijayaku@montefiore.org or text 646.592.3086. RSVP is not required.

Community Banner Contest
2024-05-01 08:00 - 2024-05-30 17:00 | New York
The Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID is proud to present its first community banner contest – a competition to design a new avenue banner that will raise awareness of 5th Avenue’s diverse retail and restaurant establishments, showcase the creativity of local artists and the vibrancy of the commercial corridor.
Reside in Bay Ridge and possess a talent for visual arts? Your artwork could be chosen as the next 5th avenue banner!
Applications will be accepted from April 30 – May 30.

Creating a Business Idea that Works
2024-05-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Many people have a business idea and passion for it. But few understand or have the research to prove the idea will work.
The 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.
During this course, you will:

Determine the market problem your business will solve
Develop a framework and research plan to better understand your target customer, industry, and competitors
Develop a unique value proposition (UVP) statement
Draft your business concept statement

This 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.

Financial Fitness for Small Business Owners
2024-05-01 15:00 - 16:00 | NYC Business Solutions Queens Center at the NYC Small Business Support Center, 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor, Jamaica, NY, 11435, United States
Many small business owners use their personal finances/credit to start and run their business. Sometimes there can be overlap between personal and business finances.
Regardless of your situation, it is important for small business owners to be on top of their personal finances to ensure financial health and to plan for the future.
Join us as experts from Urban Upbound cover best practices, tips, and advice for personal financial health.
Please note: This is an in-person class.

Meet the Lender: Citizens Bank
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Finanzas Empresariales 2: Planificar Para Ser Rentable
2024-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Todos los empresarios están en el negocio para obtener ganancias, pero solo algunos lo hacen. Un paso crítico para el éxito es crear el plan financiero que guiará su negocio hacia la rentabilidad.
El objetivo de este curso es proporcionarle la información y las herramientas para crear su propio plan de rentabilidad. Ya sea que esté planeando comenzar o crecer, este curso le puede ayudar.
Durante este curso, usted:

Comenzará a desarrollar un presupuesto de inicio / crecimiento usando listas de verificación de gastos comerciales
Aplicará métodos basados en la investigación para proyectar sus precios y el número de ventas.
Trabajará con un estado de ingresos y un gráfico proyectados para identificar puntos de equilibrio y rentabilidad
Utilizará el cálculo del retorno de la inversión (ROI) para comparar las proyecciones financieras con los promedios de la industria

Nota: este curso es el segundo de un par de cursos de SBS sobre finanzas empresariales. Por favor complete “Finanzas Empresariales 1: Como Comenzar” antes de asistir a este curso.

Aplicando Para Préstamos y Subvenciones
2024-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Harlem Commonwealth Council, 361 W. 125th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Este seminario brindará orientación a las empresas interesadas en solicitar préstamos y subvenciones. Además de brindar una descripción general de las opciones de financiamiento disponibles, compartiremos consejos a considerar antes de endeudarse, una descripción general de los documentos comúnmente requeridos para solicitar un préstamo y un resumen de otros préstamos y subvenciones que actualmente están disponibles para empresas de la Ciudad de Nueva York.

Boost Your Money Management Skills Part 1
2024-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 1 will show you how to separate business and personal finances and track your business finances.
Plus, you’ll learn about money management mistakes to avoid.

Meet The Banker: Brooklyn Coop - Funding Success
2024-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | NYC Business Solutions Brooklyn Center, 9 Bond Street, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
This workshop will dive deeper into the financial requirements and documentation needed for a successful business loan application.
Business owners will be introduced to financial analysis, Profit & Loss development, Margin and Ratio analysis, basics of business forecasting, and strategy development.

Worker Cooperative Initiative 10th Anniversary Celebration - Virtual
2024-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) invites you to join us in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Worker Cooperative Business Development Initiative (WCBDI).
The WCBDI is a joint effort of SBS, the City of New York, and New York City Council, that offers innovative ways for New Yorkers to overcome economic and social inequality by supporting the development of worker cooperatives. Worker cooperatives are businesses that are owned and controlled by their workers (worker-owners). Worker cooperatives give New Yorkers the opportunity to co-own a business, creating sustainable and dignified jobs while developing community wealth.
The event will feature a panel discussion where you will hear inspiring stories from cooperative members, reflections on the journey of the program, as well as the challenges and opportunities in scaling the adoption of the worker cooperative model.
We look forward to celebrating with you!

Small Business Finances Seminar (小企业金融研讨会)
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Chase Bank – Flushing Skyview Center, 40-28 College Point Boulevard, Flushing, NY, 11354, 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 Mandarin) 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

小企业主应该完全控制自己的财务记录，无论是出于税务目的还是申请贷款时。加入亚裔美国人联合会，专家们将涵盖小企业主的重要主题，包括：

选择税务专业人员时要考虑什么
如何保护自己免受不诚实税务从业者的侵害
业务记录保存的最佳实践
低息贷款选择
免费的小型企业咨询服务
问答

研讨会有两场，第一是5月2号（周四），6点至8点，在大通银行的法拉盛 Skyview （40-28 College Point Blvd，Flushing）。

Small Business Finances Seminar(小企业金融研讨会)
2024-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar

Strolling Mariachi Performance
2024-05-06 14:00 - 18:00 | 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).

Small Business Finances Seminar (小企业金融研讨会)
2024-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Chase Bank – Chinatown, 180 Canal Street, New York, NY, 10013, 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 Mandarin) 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

小企业主应该完全控制自己的财务记录，无论是出于税务目的还是申请贷款时。加入亚裔美国人联合会，专家们将涵盖小企业主的重要主题，包括：

选择税务专业人员时要考虑什么
如何保护自己免受不诚实税务从业者的侵害
业务记录保存的最佳实践
低息贷款选择
免费的小型企业咨询服务
问答

第二是5月6号（周一），6点至8点，在大通银行的曼哈顿华人区 （180 Canal St，Manhattan）。

Webinar, Developing a Marketing Strategy | UM-BSC | 5/7/2024
2024-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar

Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business (Part 2)
2024-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 11:00 - 13:00 | 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 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Bayside Village BID M/WBE Webinar
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Bayside Village Business Improvement District is working with the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) to provide a webinar for businesses in eastern Queens interested in applying for M/WBE certification.
The event will cover the NYC, NYS, and Port Authority certification processes, and the host of the event, Ricardi Calixte, offers one-on-one consultations.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the Executive Director of the Bayside Village BID Noah Sheroff.

Meet the Lender: Grow America
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
