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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-45/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Ready Set Go!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T150824Z
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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:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20260430T150824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T152542Z
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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:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20260430T150825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T164152Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20260430T150825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T150825Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20251204T144704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T154906Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20260423T165601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T140636Z
UID:20835-1779904800-1779912000@services.queensny.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20260522T130926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T130926Z
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SUMMARY:Paying Yourself as an Entrepreneur & Tax Planning to Avoid Tax Day Surprises
DESCRIPTION:Many entrepreneurs focus so heavily on growing their business that they overlook one critical area: how to properly pay themselves and prepare for taxes. This workshop will help business owners understand the financial systems behind owner compensation\, estimated taxes\, and tax planning so there are fewer surprises during filing season. \nParticipants will learn the difference between owner’s draws and payroll\, how payment methods vary depending on business structure (LLC\, Sole Proprietorship\, S Corp\, etc.)\, and when taxes are required throughout the year. The session will also cover estimated tax payments\, projecting tax liabilities before major deadlines like March 15th and April 15th\, and common mistakes that often leave entrepreneurs financially unprepared at tax time.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/paying-yourself-as-an-entrepreneur-tax-planning-to-avoid-tax-day-surprises/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20260522T130926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T130926Z
UID:20969-1781028000-1781035200@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Financial Statements for Non-Accountants
DESCRIPTION:Financial statements tell the story of a business\, but many entrepreneurs never fully learn how to read them. This workshop is designed specifically for non-accountants who want to better understand the numbers behind their business and make stronger financial decisions with confidence. \nDuring this session\, participants will break down the three core financial statements: the Profit & Loss Statement\, Balance Sheet\, and Cash Flow Statement. The workshop will explain financial terminology in simple language while helping business owners identify warning signs of overspending\, underperformance\, or cash flow issues. Participants will also learn the difference between deductible and non-deductible expenses\, what numbers should be monitored regularly\, and how financial statements can be used to measure the overall health of a business.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/understanding-financial-statements-for-non-accountants/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20251204T144757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T165008Z
UID:20625-1781031600-1781031600@services.queensny.org
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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Ready Set Go!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071620
CREATED:20260522T130927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T152901Z
UID:20971-1781546400-1781553600@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Quickbooks Mini Series in June
DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks Online Webinar Series\nKeeping clean financial records is one of the most important skills a business owner can develop\, and this June\, QEDC is making it easier to learn. Join Paul Rosenbloom for a 4-part QuickBooks Online webinar series designed to help entrepreneurs confidently manage their own bookkeeping\, understand their business finances\, and build stronger financial systems before needing to hire a professional bookkeeper. \nParticipants will register for the full series upfront and receive a 30-day QuickBooks Online trial to follow along during the workshops. Over four sessions\, business owners will learn how to properly set up QuickBooks Online\, create invoices and customer records\, connect bank accounts\, manage transactions\, reconcile accounts\, and generate financial reports like Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets. By the end of the series\, participants will walk away with a stronger understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals\, a functional QuickBooks setup\, and practical systems they can immediately use to better organize and manage their business finances. \n\nSession 1 — June 15\nQuickBooks Online Setup & Foundations\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST \nThe first session focuses on building a strong QuickBooks Online foundation by helping participants understand how the platform is structured and how to properly configure their accounts from the start. Participants will learn the differences between QuickBooks Online editions\, navigate the platform menus\, and begin setting up their business systems correctly. \nTopics include user setup\, sales tax configuration\, creating services and inventory items for invoicing\, and building a Chart of Accounts that accurately reflects business operations. \n\nSession 2 — June 17\nInvoicing\, Customers & Daily Transactions\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST \nThis session focuses on managing customers\, invoices\, and everyday business transactions within QuickBooks Online. Participants will continue organizing their Chart of Accounts while learning how to customize invoice forms and better structure customer information. \nThe workshop will also cover the differences between invoices and sales receipts\, when to use each one\, and how to properly create invoices\, record payments\, and manage deposits. \n\nSession 3 — June 22\nBanking Integration & Transaction Management\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST \nStrong bookkeeping depends on properly managing banking activity and financial transactions. In this session\, participants will learn how to connect bank accounts and credit cards to QuickBooks Online and efficiently organize downloaded transactions. \nAdditional topics include importing transactions from CSV files\, reviewing and accepting banking transactions\, and creating automated banking rules that help streamline bookkeeping workflows and improve accuracy. \n\nSession 4 — June 29\nFinancial Reports & Account Reconciliation\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST \nThe final session focuses on understanding the reports and financial tools business owners need to monitor the health of their business. Participants will learn how to complete bank reconciliations\, generate reports\, and customize reports for better financial analysis and decision-making. \nTopics include Profit & Loss Statements\, Balance Sheets\, Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, and exporting reports into Excel for additional tracking and analysis. Depending on time\, additional discussions around budgeting and payroll entries may also be included.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/quickbooks-mini-series-in-june/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071621
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T071621
CREATED:20260522T130927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T130927Z
UID:20970-1781805600-1781812800@services.queensny.org
SUMMARY:Financial Mistakes That Can Kill Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Many small businesses struggle financially not because of a lack of effort\, but because of financial habits and mistakes that quietly damage long-term stability. This workshop will help entrepreneurs recognize common financial pitfalls and shift toward healthier business practices that support sustainability and growth. \nParticipants will explore issues such as poor cash flow management\, misunderstood tax responsibilities\, and commonly missed write-offs and deductions that can cost business owners money over time. The session will also explain the differences between hiring independent contractors versus employees\, how financial habits impact profitability\, and what warning signs business owners should pay attention to before small financial issues become major business problems.
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/financial-mistakes-that-can-kill-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Finance Forward
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