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SUMMARY:Registration Closed: Business Finance Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Business Finance Bootcamp is a no-fluff\, hands-on training series built for entrepreneurs who are ready to take control of their business finances. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to scale smarter\, this bootcamp breaks down what you actually need to know to make better financial decisions\, build strong systems\, and access the funding your business deserves. \nIn just two hours per class\, you’ll get clear guidance on essential financial topics — from setting up your bookkeeping system to understanding your funding options. Every session includes step-by-step instructions\, real-world tools\, and live support so you can apply what you’re learning right away. \nYou’ll walk away with more than just financial knowledge — you’ll leave with the confidence and systems to make money decisions like a boss. \nHere is the class schedule and breakdown of all the sessions: \n\nWEDNESDAY\, May 28: Intro to Business Finance & Financial Health\nMONDAY\, June 2: Business Structures & Financial Implications\nWEDNESDAY\, June 4: Cash Flow Management & Budgeting\nMONDAY\, June 9 : Bookkeeping\, Accounting & Tax Planning\nWEDNESDAY June 11: Business Credit & Debt Management\nMONDAY\, June 16: Funding Options: Loans\, Grants & Investors\nWEDNESDAY\, June 18: Financial Resilience & Scaling Strategy\nMONDAY\, June 23: Capstone – Business Financial Health Assessment & Action Plan\n\nAll classes are 6pm – 8pm EST and may include optional homework assignments to help you apply what you’ve learned between sessions.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/business-finance-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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SUMMARY:AI Tool Business Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:The AI Tool Business Accelerator is unlike any program we have offered to date. This hands-on AI series is designed for non-technical founders who want to confidently learn and apply powerful AI tools without the overwhelm. In just two hours per class\, you’ll be guided through setting up your account\, navigating key features\, and completing a mini project you can actually use in your business. No fluff\, no jargon — just real-time practice\, live feedback\, and clear instructions that make learning feel doable. You’ll walk away with more than just knowledge — you’ll leave with fully built systems that help you work smarter\, faster\, and with more confidence. \nCourse Schedule \nClass 1 – TUESDAY\, APRIL 29: AIStudio – Brand & Positioning Package\nClass 2 – THURSDAY\, MAY 1: Google Gemini – Marketing & Content Calendar\nClass 3 – TUESDAY\, MAY 6: Zapier – Lead Generation & Outreach Automation\nClass 4 – THURSDAY\, MAY 8: Gamma.app – Client Proposal Template\nClass 5 – TUESDAY\, MAY 13: Canva – Digital Onboarding & Welcome Kit\nClass 6 – THURSDAY\, MAY 15: Replit – AI-Powered Knowledge Base & FAQ\nClass 7 – TUESDAY\, MAY 20: NotionAI – Automated Performance Dashboard\nClass 8 – THURSDAY\, MAY 22: Loom – Video Communication & Testimonial System
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ai-learning-lab/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T082304Z
UID:10000774-1734087600-1734094800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Business Finance 2
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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 grow\, this course can help.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/business-finance-2/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
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UID:10000773-1734004800-1734008400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Fund Your NYC Business
DESCRIPTION:This class will guide businesses interested in applying for loans and grants. In addition to providing an overview of available financing options\, we will share tips before taking on debt\, an overview of documents commonly required to apply for a loan\, and a summary of other loans and grants currently available for NYC businesses.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/fund-your-nyc-business/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T140000
DTSTAMP:20241101T081828Z
CREATED:20241101T081828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T081828Z
UID:10000771-1733749200-1733752800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Start Preparing to File: Business Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to get a head start on your tax preparation? Join us for a free online class designed to guide you through the essentials of filing your business taxes with confidence!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/start-preparing-to-file-business-taxes/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTSTAMP:20241101T081201Z
CREATED:20241101T081201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T081201Z
UID:10000770-1733482800-1733486400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Business Finance 1
DESCRIPTION:Financial management can be the most intimidating part of running a business. The goal of this course is to reveal that it need not be.\nIntended for entrepreneurs unfamiliar with business financial management\, Business Finances 1 introduces its key terms and concepts in everyday language.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/business-finance-1/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T110000
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CREATED:20241101T080539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T080539Z
UID:10000767-1733220000-1733223600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Financial Fitness for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRegardless 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. \nJoin us as experts from Urban Upbound cover best practices\, tips\, and advice for personal financial health.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/in-person-financial-fitness-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:90 – 27 Sutphin Blvd 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
DTSTAMP:20241101T080047Z
CREATED:20241101T080047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T080047Z
UID:10000765-1732186800-1732186800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Lender: Accompany Capital
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wondering how to get money to start or grow your business? Do you know how to ask for financing?\nIf 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. \nAccompany Capital creates a pathway to self-sufficiency for immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs in New York City by providing access to affordable capital to start or grow a business. They provide business loans and microloans to business owners who are not able to obtain loans from traditional lenders. In this workshop\, you will learn about different loan products and what it takes to obtain a loan.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/meet-the-lender-accompany-capital/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000
DTSTAMP:20241101T075859Z
CREATED:20241101T075859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T075859Z
UID:10000764-1732122000-1732125600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:New Federal Requirement for Businesses -What To Know To Avoid Penalties
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner? Did you hear about the Corporate Transparency Act? A new requirement might apply to your business. The Corporate Transparency Act became effective on January 1\, 2024\, for the purpose of making it more difficult for bad actors to conceal their financial activities. This webinar will provide guidance on which companies need to file\, supporting documents and timing of the filings\, and the process of completing such filings. Companies formed prior to January 1\, 2024\, will need to complete their submissions by the end of 2024. This webinar is being hosted in partnership with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP’s and the Legal Aid Society.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/new-federal-requirement-for-businesses-what-to-know-to-avoid-penalties/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20241101T075344Z
CREATED:20241101T075344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T075344Z
UID:10000762-1732010400-1732021200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Quickbooks Online
DESCRIPTION:Bookkeeping is essential in every business\, large and small. This six-hour\, hands-on course will teach you how to use QuickBooks Online\, and will review the purpose and benefits of bookkeeping and help business owners determine whether to perform bookkeeping in-house or hire external help. You will learn about: basic accounting terms and processes\, how to read and use financial statements\, the importance of bookkeeping to running your business\, and important methods and principles of bookkeeping.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T110000
DTSTAMP:20241101T074924Z
CREATED:20241101T074924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T074924Z
UID:10000760-1731060000-1731063600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Veteran’s Loan Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a veteran entrepreneur or a family member looking to grow your business? Discover the benefits of reduced-interest rate business loans designed specifically for veterans like you. Join our free webinar to learn how Pursuit’s veteran business loans can fuel your business growth.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/veterans-loan-program-info-session/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T160000
DTSTAMP:20241104T141034Z
CREATED:20241101T074404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T141034Z
UID:10000758-1730818800-1730822400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Launch Your Business With Customer-Focused Marketing
DESCRIPTION:As a new entrepreneur\, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create a compelling brand\, define your audience\, convert customers\, and build loyalty and advocacy.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/launch-your-business-with-customer-focused-marketing-2/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T110000
DTSTAMP:20241101T074202Z
CREATED:20241101T074202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T074202Z
UID:10000757-1730800800-1730804400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Lender: Grow America
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wondering how to get money to start or grow your business? Do you know how to ask for financing?\nIf 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. \nThere will also be time for you to speak with the lender individually about your business needs. \nJoin us to learn how we can assist you to obtain the capital you need to build your business!
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/meet-the-lender-grow-america/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T193000
DTSTAMP:20241101T073948Z
CREATED:20241101T073948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T073948Z
UID:10000756-1730741400-1730748600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Business Finance 2: Planning for Profitability
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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 grow\, this course can help
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/business-finance-2-planning-for-profitability/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T170000
DTSTAMP:20241101T121315Z
CREATED:20241101T073732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T121315Z
UID:10000755-1730736000-1730739600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Financia su pequeña empresa en Nueva York
DESCRIPTION:Esta clase proporcionará orientación para las empresas interesadas en solicitar préstamos y subvenciones. Además de proporcionar una visión 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 las empresas de Nueva York.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/financia-su-pequena-empresa-en-nueva-york/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20240514T133451Z
CREATED:20240514T133451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T133451Z
UID:10000734-1717524000-1719518400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:THE LEGAL SIDE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce our next intensive TEES course starting in June\, which will focus on helping you to understand the legal aspects of business ownership. Our instructors for this course consist of a range of legal\, business\, and tax professionals teaching individual classes based on their areas of expertise. Running a business requires a familiarity with a number of legal areas\, from licensing to hiring staff and acquiring proper insurance coverage. We look forward to you joining us in this virtual course. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the legal implications of running a business\nLearn how to decipher legal agreements\, and decide on how to best protect your business and personal assets.\nBe able to find key resources that you can refer back to when you need them.\n\nClass Dates: June 4 through June 27 \nCourse Schedule:\n(Unless noted\, each class will be from 6-8PM): \nClass 1 June 4– Licenses and Permits in NYS (Kitty Chan & Andrea Tan)\nClass 2 June 6 – Business Registration: The different structures broken down (Thomas Farrell)\nClass 3 June 11 – Important Tax Numbers: EIN and Sales Tax (Latasha Bryan)\nClass 4 June 13 – Taxes 101 (Latasha Bryan)\nClass 5 June 18 – Intellectual Property 101 (Melanie Cunningham)\nClass 6 June 20 – Contracts 101 (Melanie Cunningham)\nClass 7 June 25 (12-1:30 PM) – W2 vs 1099? (Thomas Farrell)\nClass 8 June 27 – Insurance – (Bob Bleistein) \nPrice: Free! There will be no cost to this program. \nIf you attend all eight sessions In this course\, you will receive a certificate of completion.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/lse-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000
DTSTAMP:20240405T130550Z
CREATED:20240405T130550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T130550Z
UID:10000733-1713810600-1715632200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Special Class: Become a Power User of ChatGPT
DESCRIPTION:This four part course is for small business owners who want to stay ahead of AI innovations. In this course\, you’ll learn how to make the most of ChatGPT and ensure your business isn’t left behind in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. \nThe four classes in this course will cover the following:  \n  \n\nMon\, April 22\, 6:30 – 8:30 PM EST: Who is a Power User of ChatGPT? In this module\, you’ll explore the concept of a power user\, discover the capabilities of ChatGPT\, and gain insights into the history of computers and innovations. You’ll also learn about the future of AI-powered apps and their potential impact on businesses and jobs.\nMon\, April 29\,  6:30 – 8:30 PM EST: What do I need to become a ChatGPT Power User? This module introduces you to the tools and resources necessary to become a ChatGPT power user. You’ll learn about OpenAI\, GPTs\, APIs\, and prompts. You’ll also explore the differences between GPT-3.5 turbo and GPT-4.0\, understand the importance of internet access and data for prompting\, and discover various prompting techniques\, including few-shot learning. Additionally\, you’ll take a guided tour of the available resources using OpenAI and receive bookmarked resources and quick explainers.\nMon\, May 6\,  6:30 – 8:30 PM EST: How do I become a ChatGPT Power User? In the third module\, you’ll learn the steps to become a ChatGPT power user. You’ll discover how to write effective prompts\, train models using few-shot techniques\, and use and create GPTs. The module also covers exceptions to the rules\, such as when to use the API versus a GPT and when to buy versus build.\nMon\, May 13\,  6:30 – 8:30 PM EST: Capstone – Build a GPT: In the final module\, we will learn exceptions to the rules. And then pick a real-world scenario to build a GPT for. And course participants will build their own custom GPT.\n\n  \nBy the end of this course\, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to become a ChatGPT power user and leverage AI technology to drive your business forward in the ever-changing digital landscape. \n  \nInstructor: Jai Bhagat\n  \nJai is an engineer and professor focusing on human computer interaction and AI research. Upon doing his research\, Jai has decided to dive into the world of applied AI by exploring the wellness industry via breathwork. He’s testing how he can teach at scale using AI as the backend of his business.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/special-class-become-a-power-user-of-chatgpt-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T200000
DTSTAMP:20240117T214305Z
CREATED:20240117T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T214305Z
UID:10000714-1709575200-1711569600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Using AI In Your Business Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This is class #5 in TEES.  Marketing is a cumbersome chore and tools like ChatGPT and MidJouney have proven to be effective in coming up with a marketing strategy\, organizing and creating content\, and even generating images and videos! When used correctly\, these tools are a time saver and game changer. This intensive will cover multiple AI tools that you can utilize in your daily life to market your business more easily and efficiently\, and elevate your marketing materials \nBy the end of this intensive\, you will achieve the following: \n\nYou will understand how important and valuable AI will be in the world\nYou will organize your content pillars and generate social media posts much faster\nYou will utilize ChatGPT and Google Bard and know when to use one over the other \nYou will practice engineering prompts and how to manipulate them to get the best possible response\nYou will save countless hours trying to figure this out all on your own\n\nClass Dates: March 5th\, 2024 – March 28\, 2024 6-8PM EST* \nClass Schedule:\n3/4 – Class 1: AI 101: Understanding AI’s impact and Use Examples – Jai Bhagat\n3/5 – Class 2: Generating Pictures for your Business Using AI – Mitch Tobol\n3/7 – Class 3: Generating Videos for your Business Using AI – Mitch Tobol\n3/14 – Class 4: Planning Content and Strategy Using AI – Femi Lewis\n3/19 – Class 5: Storytelling for Your Media Platforms Using AI – Femi Lewis\n3/21 – Class 6: Developing Email Sequences and Lead Magnets Using AI – Femi Lewis\n3/28 – Class 7: Analyzing Popular AI Tools for Efficient Use – Joe Apfelbaum\n* 3/28 class is 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/uaybm-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T200000
DTSTAMP:20240109T180430Z
CREATED:20240109T180430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T180430Z
UID:10000710-1707242400-1709064000@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Website Development 101
DESCRIPTION:This is class #4 in TEES. In this class\, you will learn the essential website skills you need to have your been business succeed on the internet. This class is intended for beginners\, and will get you started in how to build website\, sell online\, analyze traffic\, and use search engines to promote your business. \nClass Dates: February 6\, 2024 – February 22\, 2024 @ 6 pm – 8 pm \n2/6 – Class 1: Getting Started with Your Website   \n2/8 – Class 2: Creating Effective Landing Pages for a service based business using WordPress \n2/13 – Class 3: Creating Effective Landing Pages for a storefront using Square \n2/15 – Class 4: Analytics for Action \n2/20 – Class 5: Optimizing for Search Engines \n2/22 – Class 6: Mobile-Friendly and Secure \n2/27 – Class 7: Creating Effective Landing Pages for a product based business using Shopify
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/digitize-your-business-i-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000
DTSTAMP:20231221T194549Z
CREATED:20231221T194549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T194549Z
UID:10000705-1706104800-1706108400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to protect your business online with Cybersecurity Specialist Nancy Uddin as she reviews cyber defense strategies to ensure a secure and equitable cyber experience for everyone\, including those harmed by digital malfeasance . Nancy graduated from New York University and gained technical training at The Knowledge House. This class is part of our Business Sense/Common Sense series.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/cybersecurity-for-small-businesses-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES,Business Sense/Common Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T150000
DTSTAMP:20231221T194549Z
CREATED:20231221T194549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T194549Z
UID:10000704-1705500000-1705503600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Commercial Leasing for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Steven Lutt and Julia Garcez work in the Real Estate practice of White & Case LLP\, an international law firm with offices in NYC. During this webinar\, you should expect a “101 on Commercial Leasing for Small Businesses” training: an introductory class on a tenant’s most common questions and important rights and obligations in a commercial lease. They will go over the fundamentals in leasing agreements for commercial purposes\, such as components to look for and to avoid during the negotiations of a lease.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/commercial-leasing-for-small-businesses-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES,Business Sense/Common Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T140000
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SUMMARY:Human Resources for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:What makes a business succeed? The people! Take this class with Nikolas Tartamella\, ADP Associate District Manager\, and learn how to thrive in the heavily regulated environment of human resources. This class is part of our Business Sense/Common Sense series.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/human-resources-for-small-businesses-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES,Business Sense/Common Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000
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SUMMARY:Mastering Content: Bootcamp Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-day online bootcamp on content creation on Tuesday\, November 14th and Wednesday November 15th..  \nIn today’s digital landscape\, compelling content is the lifeblood of small businesses\, and this intensive workshop is designed to equip you with the essential skills to elevate your content game. On Day 1\, we’ll delve into the foundational aspects\, from understanding your audience to defining your content objectives and crafting a strategic roadmap. You’ll also learn the art of creating captivating visual content and master the essentials of photography. On Day 2\, we’ll revisit the core concepts and then delve into video production\, text and copywriting\, graphics\, and design. You’ll gain hands-on experience in creating a video for your business\, and we’ll guide you through the content implementation and scheduling process. By the end of this bootcamp\, you’ll be armed with the knowledge and skills to produce high-quality content that resonates with your audience and drives business success. Join us on this transformative journey and turn your content creation into a powerful asset for your small business\, just in time for the new year.  \nAbout the Presenter\nDavid Manrique is a New York-based content creator with years of experience in digital marketing for the technology industry. David has also worked with restaurants and food-based businesses in the Tri-State area since 2018\, providing support in all areas of digital operations and marketing incentives.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/mcbe-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20230914T141537Z
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UID:10000674-1695751200-1697745600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Financial Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:This is class #3 in TEES. In this class\, you will receive a college level\, accounting 101 understanding of business finance. You will gain a foundation of numbers and accounting principles that enables you to build\, read and analyze financial statements within minutes. By the end of the class\, you will be taking charge of your financial systems. \nThe class schedule is the following:  \nClass Dates: September 26\, 2023 – October 19\, 2023 @ 6 pm – 8pm \nLesson 1: September 26\, 2023 – Introduction & Being a Small Business Owner\nLesson 2: September 28\, 2023 – Income Statements\nLesson 3: October 3\, 2023 – Balance Sheets\nLesson 4: October 5\, 2023 – Cash Flow Statements\nLesson 5: October 10\, 2023 – Ratio Analysis – Income Statement Metrics\nLesson 6: October 12\, 2023 – Ratio Analysis – Balance Sheet Metrics\nLesson 7: October 17\, 2023 – Business Model Construction\nLesson 8: October 19\, 2023 – Business Model Forecast \nRemember all classes in this series are free\, so there is no reason not to take them. \n \nInstructor: \nAndrew Carroll has over 20 years of experience with a unique blend of accounting\, entrepreneurship\, and as a CFO & advisor to both start-ups and the small business sector. He now spends most of his time building companies or advising high-net-worth individuals on their tax and investment strategies \nAndrew started the first decade of his career working in a tax and financial planning firm. After helping grow that firm\, he left to start his first business\, CFOAndrew\, a new way for small business owners to work with an accounting professional.\nOver the years\, Andrew has expanded his knowledge base by advising hundreds of businesses\, helping build dozens of companies\, and covering various finance\, investment\, tax\, and accounting areas. \nDuring this time\, Andrew came to realize that financial services\, in particular taxes and accounting for small businesses owners\, is fundamentally broken. That realization led Andrew\, along with his Co-Founder Lincoln Crichlow\, to develop Luci. \nLuci and Andrew Carroll’s goal in the course will be to help business owners understand common terms\, concepts\, and best practices as it relates to the accounting of their business. From there\, we’ll work on the most important tool that a business needs: a business financial model. We’ll walk through each step of the process so that\, at the end\, business owners will have a dynamic business tool that they can use to model business decisions\, understand their business and gauge its health.  \nPrice: Free! There will be no cost to this program. \nIf you complete all nine sessions in this class\, you will receive a certificate of completion.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ff3-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20230705T143146Z
CREATED:20230705T143146Z
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UID:10000669-1692122400-1694548800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Financial Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:This is class #3 in TEES. In this class\, you will receive a college level\, accounting 101 understanding of business finance. You will gain a foundation of numbers and accounting principles that enables you to build\, read and analyze financial statements within minutes. By the end of the class\, you will be taking charge of your financial systems.   \nClass Dates: August 15\, 2023 – September 12\, 2023 \nLesson 1: August 15\, 2023 – Accounting Concepts\nLesson 2: August 17\, 2023 – Accounting concepts Continued\nLesson 3: August 22\, 2023 – Pricing\nLesson 4: August 24\, 2023 – Building an Income Statement from Scratch: Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 5: August 29\, 2023 – Building a Cash Flow Statement from Scratch: Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 6: August 31\, 2023 – Building a Balance Sheet from Scratch – Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 7: September 5\, 2023 – Building a Owner’s Equity Statement from Scratch – Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 8: September 7\, 2023 – How to Create Projections + Key Evaluation Metrics\nLesson 9: September 12\, 2023 – Intermediate Excel Finance Tracking \nInstructor: Jennifer Kirkland \nIf you complete all nine sessions in this class\, you will receive a certificate of completion.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ff-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T200000
DTSTAMP:20230511T132546Z
CREATED:20230511T132546Z
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UID:10000658-1685642400-1688068800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Marketing and Sales Manual
DESCRIPTION:This is class #3 in TEES. In this class\, you will receive a college level\, accounting 101 understanding of business finance. You will gain a foundation of numbers and accounting principles that enables you to build\, read and analyze financial statements within minutes. By the end of the class\, you will be taking charge of your financial systems.   \nClass Dates: August 15\, 2023 – September 12\, 2023 \nLesson 1: August 15\, 2023 – Accounting Concepts\nLesson 2: August 17\, 2023 – Accounting concepts Continued\nLesson 3: August 22\, 2023 – Pricing\nLesson 4: August 24\, 2023 – Building an Income Statement from Scratch: Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 5: August 29\, 2023 – Building a Cash Flow Statement from Scratch: Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 6: August 31\, 2023 – Building a Balance Sheet from Scratch – Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 7: September 5\, 2023 – Building a Owner’s Equity Statement from Scratch – Theory\, Components\, Steps\nLesson 8: September 7\, 2023 – How to Create Projections + Key Evaluation Metrics\nLesson 9: September 12\, 2023 – Intermediate Excel Finance Tracking \nInstructor: Jennifer Kirkland \nIf you complete all nine sessions in this class\, you will receive a certificate of completion.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ff2-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T200000
DTSTAMP:20230404T164851Z
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UID:10000656-1683050400-1683057600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Business Models that Win
DESCRIPTION:This class is the first of six essential courses that TEES offers. In this course\, you will dive deep into the basics of the business model canvas\, define and understand the elements of the canvas\, examine case studies and decipher existing business models\, put together an experiment\, and learn how to analyze your data. By the end of this course\, you will learn the different types of business models that exist\, how to create models that will be profitable for yourself. \nClass Dates: May 2\, 2023 – May 18\, 2023\, 6-8pm EST \nClass Schedule\nLesson 1: Tues\, May 2\, 2023: Business Model Canvas basics\nLesson 2: Thurs\, May 4\, 2023: Customer discovery: live demonstration + question creation\nLesson 3: Tues\, May 9\, 2023: The Art of Pivoting Your Business Model\nLesson 4: Thurs\, May 11\, 2023: Deciphering Business Models: Case Studies\nLesson 5: Tues\, May 16\, 2023: Creating an MVP and The First Experiment\nLesson 6: Thurs\, May 18\, 2023: How to Sell and Scale Up Going Forward \n \nInstructor: \nMalla Haridat is an entrepreneurship coach/strategist and founder of Mom and Daughters Inc.\, and a trainer for youth business-builder programs. As the founder and CEO of New Designs for Life\, Malla is a nationally recognized expert in the specialized field of entrepreneurship education and has trained over 5\,000 students. \nShe has traveled extensively throughout the United States working in partnership with companies developing creative solutions for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Her company was awarded the 2005 New York City Small Business Award of the Year and has been featured in media like The New York Times\, ABC\, Fox 5 Good Day Street Talk and Huffington Post. \nThis is her third year teaching the EAC business training course. You can check her out on https://mallaharidat.com/ \nPrice: Free! There will be no cost to this program. \nIf you complete all six sessions in this class\, you will receive a certificate of completion. \nTo learn more about our new TEES program\, click here.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/bmtw-2/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,TEES
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