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SUMMARY:Access to Capital
DESCRIPTION:Learn what financial resources are available to you at a CDFI with Community Capital. In this session\, you will cover:\n\n\nAligning funding with business goals\nDifferent lending products available\nLending criteria
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/access-to-capital-4/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
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SUMMARY:Knowing Before You Inc. (or LLC)
DESCRIPTION:Choose the right legal structure for your business with confidence. This session breaks down key entity types and helps you understand how each option impacts taxes\, liability\, and operations. \nIn this session\, you’ll cover: \n\nFoundations of different tax entity types\nKey differences between LLCs\, Sole Proprietorships\, and S Corporations\nPros and cons of each structure\nTax implications\, liability protection\, and operational requirements\nHow to choose the right structure for your goals
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/knowing-before-you-inc-or-llc/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:Record Keeping for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Build strong recordkeeping habits that support financial health\, compliance\, and growth. This session focuses on practical systems and tools to help you stay organized and manage your business effectively. \nIn this session\, you’ll cover: \n\nFundamentals of record keeping and why it matters\nHow accurate records support financial health and compliance\nBest practices for day-to-day record management\nTools and software to simplify your systems
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/record-keeping-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:I’m an Entrepreneur… Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Transition from starting a business to running it with structure and intention. This session helps you build systems\, avoid early mistakes\, and operate with confidence as you grow. \nIn this session\, you’ll cover: \n\nSetting up financial systems and routines\nUnderstanding business expenses and preparing for taxes\nCommon mistakes to avoid as a new business owner\nShifting your mindset from employee to entrepreneur\nBuilding habits for smooth operations\nWhen to seek professional support (CPA\, attorney\, tools)
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/im-an-entrepreneur-now-what/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
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SUMMARY:Smart Financing: How to Use Capital to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Understand how to use funding strategically to grow your business. This session will help you think through capital decisions\, align financing with your goals\, and approach borrowing with clarity. \nIn this session\, you’ll cover: \n\nHow to use capital strategically for growth\nWhat makes your business a strong investment\nHow to evaluate financing options\nAligning funding with business goals
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/smart-financing-how-to-use-capital-to-grow-your-business/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000
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SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business at this free online webinar. \nAbout the Speaker\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-35/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
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SUMMARY:Elaboración de un presupuesto y planificación financiera para emprendedores
DESCRIPTION:Únase a nosotros para una clase gratuita en línea donde aprenderá: \n\nCómo organizar las finanzas de tu negocio\nConceptos básicos: ingresos\, gastos y ganancia\nQué es un presupuesto y cómo crearlo fácilmente\nCómo controlar tus gastos y evitar pérdidas\nEntender el flujo de efectivo (cash flow)\nCómo saber si tu negocio realmente está ganando dinero\nErrores financieros comunes y cómo evitarlos\nHerramientas simples para manejar tu dinero\nEjercicio práctico con ejemplos reales\n\nPor favor\, haga clic aquí para registrarse. \n\n\nSobre la presentadora\n \nPatria Batista-Bio\nPatria Batista es asesora de negocios y emprendedora con más de 25 años de experiencia en desarrollo empresarial\, marketing y educación. Ha apoyado a pequeños negocios y emprendedores en Nueva York y Nueva Jersey\, brindando asesoría estratégica\, capacitación y acceso a recursos para impulsar su crecimiento. \nAdemás de su rol como asesora en Renaissance\, Patria es fundadora de PMB Consulting\, donde ofrece servicios personalizados de consultoría para pequeñas y medianas empresas. También es instructora con experiencia\, habiendo impartido cursos de negocios y emprendimiento\, así como talleres y seminarios para diversas comunidades. \nPatria siente una gran pasión por empoderar a los emprendedores con herramientas prácticas\, conocimientos y estrategias que les permitan construir negocios sostenibles y exitosos. \n\nInformación de contacto: \nTeléfono: 646-481-5848 \nCargo: Business Advisor–Renaissance SBS \nCorreo electrónico: patria@renaissancesbs.org
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/edpd/
LOCATION:En línea
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady\, Set\, Go! is a 60-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. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nRoy Pellicano ran an IT services company for over 15 years working with small and mid-sized businesses across all industries\, from the single computer Mom & Pop to the 63 location company. In addition to supporting IT\, Roy advises business teams developing and implementing strategy across the business lifecycle from start-up to exit\, including how to implement business and technology transformation.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/ready-set-go-46/
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Ready Set Go!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T042136
CREATED:20251204T144709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T154639Z
UID:20619-1781721000-1781726400@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:Learn about getting certified as a Minority / Woman-owned Business Enterprise with NYC & NYS\, what you will need to do to obtain government contracts\, and how you can leverage your certification to get more business at this free online webinar. \nAbout the Speaker\nSince coming to QEDC\, Ricardi Calixte has worked with many neighborhoods’ business organizations to help improve the local economy. He spearheaded the development of Corona Plaza\, transforming an under-utilized area into one of the borough’s foremost pedestrian plazas. He works closely with merchant groups\, foundations\, and government agencies to help local communities reach their potential. \nA native of Haiti\, Ricardi graduated from New York City public schools and has a BA degree in Economics\, an MA in Africana Studies\, and an MRP in Urban Planning from SUNY Albany. He is a CORO Fellow. He lives Queens and is the proud father of a daughter and son.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/get-business-from-nyc-and-nys-government-m-wbe-certification-36/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,MWBE
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