• From Solo to Staffed: HR Strategies

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    Every day, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. To help businesses interested in selling to the government, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) APEX Accelerator offers a multi-part Contract Management series of workshops. Building a strong, compliant, and high-performing team is essential for your business's success in government contracting. […]

  • Locally Based Enterprise (LBE) Certification Webinar

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    The NYC Department of Small Business Services will be hosting a Locally Based Enterprise (LBE) Certification workshop for construction businesses only. To be eligible for LBE Certification, a business must be: A for-profit business (i.e. Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Liability Company or Corporation. Note: Nonprofit organizations are not eligible […]

  • Contract Management & Performance Evaluations

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    Every day, the government buys billions of dollars' worth of goods and services from businesses. To help businesses interested in selling to the government, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) APEX Accelerator offers a multi-part Contract Management series of workshops. Effective contract management is more than just oversight — it's the foundation for […]

  • A Guide to the NYC Contract Award Process

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    Learn about what happens after the solicitation process and a contract is being awarded! Every day, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses.  To […]

  • Fund Your NYC Small Business

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    Join this webinar for information on funding programs and get tips to help you apply for financing opportunities. 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 […]

  • Small Business Resources: Start, Operate & Grow in NYC Webinar

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    Discover free resources, training, and support available to entrepreneurs across New York City. Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services to discover free resources designed to help entrepreneurs start, operate, and grow their businesses in New York City. Learn how to access support, training, and programs that can help you succeed at every stage of your […]

  • Unlock the Power of AI for Your Business

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    Free session designed specifically for small business owners who are curious about AI but don't know where to start. Imagine snapping a photo of your inventory to catalog it instantly. Writing a week's worth of social media posts in seconds. Turning data into actionable insights without hiring an analyst. AI isn’t just a trend — […]

  • Prepare and Open a Storefront in NYC with Westfield x NYC SBS

    NYC Department of Small Business Services 1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor, New York, NY, United States

    Learn to prepare and open a storefront in NYC with the NYC Department of Small Business Services and Westfield! Join the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Westfield for an in-person session on preparing and opening a storefront in New York City, along with a group tour of Westfield’s traditional/non-traditional retail spaces.

  • Selling to Government – Responding to Opportunity

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    Every day, the government buys billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services from businesses. To help businesses interested in selling to the government, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) APEX Accelerator offers this four-part Selling to Government Series. Understand the steps to respond to a procurement opportunity Understand the methods used to procure goods and services […]

  • Queens Chamber of Commerce: Queens Business Expo 2026

    Citi Field Seaver Way 41, Flushing, NY, United States

    The Queens Chamber of Commerce and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) present a complimentary workshop as part of Queens County's largest expo in the borough in celebration of the NYC Small Business Month. If you are a minority small business owner looking to sell services to the government, certification is essential—this is your […]

  • NYC Restaurant Academy Level 2: How to Launch and Operate Your Business

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    The goal of this course is to prepare prospective restaurant, bar, and food service operators for opening a business NYC. We will quickly recap the topics from NYC Restaurant Academy Level 1, and then discuss key topics involved in preparing to open, hiring and training a team, and opening and operating a new business in […]

  • Fund Your NYC Small Business

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    This webinar 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 […]