Queens Tech Night returns for 2025 with a special meetup celebrating New York in motion. On Tuesday, October 21, join 200+ other incredible creators and innovators at The Culture Lab in LIC for our latest event, featuring talks, community partners, and more. This event always sells out – so book your tickets while you still can.
Take a deeper look at how to protect your business from financial risk while expanding your opportunities. This class covers debt management, diversification, hedging, and how to branch out sales channels without exposing your business to unnecessary risk.
Choosing the right business structure can save you money and protect your assets. This session explains the pros and cons of LLCs, corporations, and sole proprietorships—and how each affects taxes, liability, and funding eligibility.
Contracts don’t have to be overwhelming. In this interactive presentation, Attorney Melanie Cunningham will break down the essentials of contracts so you can protect your business and set yourself up for growth. We’ll cover: Contract fundamentals – what makes an agreement enforceable and why it matters. Key clauses – the terms you can’t afford to overlook. Must-have […]
Get the essentials of keeping accurate books, understanding financial statements, and preparing for tax season. You’ll learn simple systems to track income and expenses and stay compliant while maximizing deductions.
Learn how to set up and use QuickBooks to manage your finances with confidence. This hands-on session walks you through organizing transactions, generating reports, and streamlining your bookkeeping workflow.
Explore a range of funding paths, from traditional loans and grants to angel investors and crowdfunding. You’ll leave with clarity on which options fit your business stage, goals, and financial profile.
Gain insider insights into SBA lending programs, including eligibility, documentation, and how to position your business for approval. This session demystifies SBA loans so you can take your next step toward growth.
About the Webinar: Ready, Set, Go! is a 90-minute free workshop that covers all the things you need to think about when going into business. It provides a general overview of what it takes to start a business; legal considerations and what it takes to fund a new venture. About the Speaker: Roy Pellicano ran […]
Venture capital is shifting fast, and founders need to know how to adapt. Join us for an in-depth look at the current state of the VC market, where you will learn: The $100B Question: Where is the funding actually going each quarter, and which sectors are receiving the most capital and which sectors are cooling down? […]
Different industries have different funding pathways. Learn how to identify and pursue financing opportunities that are tailored to your sector - whether you’re in retail, manufacturing, tech, or services.
Build the financial habits and strategies that help your business weather challenges and grow sustainably. You’ll learn how to plan for uncertainty, manage cash flow, and scale without overextending.
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Administration.