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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go!
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar:\n\nReady\, 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. \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-42/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,Ready Set Go!
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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-32/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Business Center,MWBE
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SUMMARY:Cashflow Mastery
DESCRIPTION:Cash is the lifeblood of your business. It doesn’t matter how much buzz you have or how nice your projections are – if you don’t have the money in the bank to make payroll and keep the lights on\, then your business is in jeopardy. \nLet’s fix that. Please join us on Wednesday\, February 25 at 2:00PM for the first of several special financial education webinars presented by Finli\, in partnership with Flagstar Bank – free for NYC small business owners. \nThis first session tackles the fundamental challenge that causes more business failures than any other: cash flow management. Attendees will learn how to distinguish between profit and cash flow\, build systems to predict and manage their cash position\, and create the financial stability needed to weather uncertainty and pursue growth opportunities. \nHere’s what you’ll learn: \n\nHow to forecast your cash position 30–90 days ahead so there are fewer surprises\nWhy profitable businesses still experience cash crunches — and how to avoid them\nHow timing gaps between invoices\, payments\, and deposits affect day-to-day stability\nPractical ways to prepare for slower months without panic or emergency borrowing
URL:https://services.queensny.org/event/cashflow-mastery/
LOCATION:Online\, NY\, United States
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