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Business Services In Your Neighborhood: Staten Island

SBS Mobile Unit 1065 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island

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: Business Consultation to get referred directly to free services that can help with specific questions or needs. Commercial Lease Assistance consultation with a legal advisor. Consultation with an NYC BEST team […]

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Building Your Own Business Website

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. By the end of this three-and-a-half-hour course, you will be able to: […]

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Building an Operational Plan

Webinar

This is the third part of a three-part series. Part one, First Steps to Starting a Business, is on May 3, 5:00-7:00PM. Register here. Part two, Creating a Business Idea that Works, is on May 10, 5:00-7:00PM. Register here. Opening a business in New York City can seem daunting at the start. Many entrepreneurial New […]

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Preparing Your Business for the Unexpected

Rockaway YMCA 207 Beach 73rd Street, Arverne, NY, United States

From gas leaks and fires to major hurricanes, flooding, and blackouts, there are actions business owners can take to prepare for the unexpected and build resiliency. Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) for an event to help protect your assets and operations, and ensure business continuity in the face of an emergency, […]

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Business Hiring and Resource Fair

Yankee Stadium One East 161st Street, Gate 6, Bronx, NY, United States

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) will be hosting a large-scale job and resource fair for NYC Small Business Month. Small Business Month is an opportunity for all New Yorkers to come together in supporting local businesses. Join us at this Bronx event to learn more about how the City can help you […]

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Developing a Marketing Strategy

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: […]

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Quickbooks Online

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 […]

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NYC SBS x MOPD: ADA Etiquette and Digital Accessibility

Webinar

In collaboration with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, come join NYC SBS as representatives will provide: An Introduction to Basic Disability Concepts Best Practices for serving and working with people with disabilities Information on Digital Access for Small Businesses About the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities To learn more about MOPD, please […]

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Fordham Community Care Day

Fordham Plaza One Fordham Plaza, Bronx

Join Fordham Road street vendors with the Street Vendor Project for a corridor clean-up day to show love to Fordham! Music & food provided by local small businesses. Start: Grand Concourse (over pass - SE side) End: Fordham Plaza

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NYC Financing – Accessing Capital For Your Small Business

Industry City 35th and 36th streets, Brooklyn, NY, NY, United States

Need financing for your business? The NYC Department of Small Business Services, in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, is bringing lenders of all types under one roof to help answer your questions. Join us for: A panel discussion with Federal, State, and City representatives about financial resources available for your business. Workshop to […]

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WE Connect Mentor Session with Padma Vaidyanathan on Starting Your Business

Webinar

In this expert-led group mentoring session series, you will have the chance to work in a facilitated setting with industry experts to understand the tools through which you can develop positioning, tech tools, marketing and finance strategies. It is important to take into considerations dos and donts before you start a business. In this virtual […]

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El Primer Paso para Comenzar un Negocio

Webinar

Abrir un negocio en la ciudad de Nueva York puede ser intimidante al principio. Muchos empresarios se preguntan: ¿por dónde empiezo? El objetivo de este curso es ayudarlo a comprender lo que significa ser un empresario exitoso en la ciudad de Nueva York. Durante el curso, usted: Aprenderá sobre las competencias básicas de los empresarios […]

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