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 […]
Your website is one of the first interactions that prospective customers have with your business. It has the power to influence your site visitors and get them to take action. In this workshop, join Nicole McCullum (Founder and CEO of Captivate Designs) to learn the best practices needed to set your website up for success.During […]
Every entrepreneur is in business to make profits, but only some do. A critical step to success is creating the financial plan that will guide your business to profitability. The goal of this course is to provide you the information and tools to create your own profitability plan. Whether you are planning to start or […]
Did you know that 93% of people buying something online use a search engine like Google? 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 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically highlighted long-standing disparities in healthcare that disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color. Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce for a discussion about this issue with a panel of experts from NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, who will discuss the mental and physical health challenges faced by these populations, and how […]
CMP BOC (Business Outreach Center) will be hosting a two-session online course on How to Start a Commercial Child Care Business on May 17 and May 24. Join us to learn about daycare licensing requirements, how to create a daycare business plan, and how to seek grants and funding for your business. Classes will be […]
The NYC Department of Small Business Services will be hosting an Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification Programworkshop. Join us to learn about the following: Certification program overview Registering in the Payee Information Portal (PIP) Registering for product service (NIGP) codes Starting a M/WBE certification application
Credit is part of your financial power. It helps you to get the things you need now, like a loan for a car or a credit card based on the promise to pay later. The purpose of this workshop is to help you understand what credit is and how you use it to empower your […]
Join us to learn more about NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) resources available to help your business adapt to a changing business environment: Virtual Compliance Consultations Financial Assistance Commercial Lease Assistance Non-medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supplier Directory Online Business Education Courses Employee Support
Join the Queens Chamber of Commerce, NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), and Queens Community House for a Community Job Fair. Whether looking to land a new job or switch careers, jobseekers will have the opportunity to meet with employers from the airport industry, hospitality, health providers, and more. Note: There will be in-person […]
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 […]
Entrepreneurs know that financing is key to starting and growing a business, but the array of options can be difficult to navigate. This course teaches you how to apply financiers’ method of evaluation – the 5 Cs of Business Credit – and explores the advantages and disadvantages of debt-based, equity-based, and crowdfunding financing. By the […]
