The Office of Economic Development is here to help you.
The calendar of events below contains a list of business
assistance workshops and seminars offered throughout
Queens each month. This calendar is a resource for
business owners seeking assistance in obtaining skills
and techniques to build and expand their business.
This assistance may include basic business development,
financial management, marketing, organizational structure
and credit readiness, as well as access to financial
assistance programs. In all cases, there are phone
numbers and direct website links for complete information.
If you would like to have
your event, workshop or service listed here, please
feel free to submit your items to
economicopportunities@queensbp.org.
Please include date, topic, address, time, a short
description, sponsor, and cost (if any). Please note:
the Borough President’s Office reserves
the right to be selective about all postings, and the
Office makes no endorsements about any items on this
list.
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Date: 9/9/2010 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sponsor: NYC Business Solutions
Contact: (718) 577-2148 www.nyc.gov/smallbiz
Location: Queens NYC Business Solutions, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY
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Title: Business Planning Basics
Details:
Learn Business Plan Basics
Cost: Free admission with registration |
Date: 9/13/2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sponsor: Queens NYC Business Solutions
Contact: (718) 577-2148 www.nyc.gov/smallbiz
Location: Queens NYC Business Solutions, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY
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Title: QuickBooks in Mandarin- 5 Part Series (1/5)
Details:
This series on learning QuickBooks - accounting for business.
Cost: Free admission with registration |
Date: 9/14/2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Sponsor:
Contact: Antonio Tseng: (718) 577-2166
Location: NYC Business Solutions, Queens Center
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
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Title: Freeing Up Cash for Your Business
Details:
Learn how to have better inventory management, take advantage of tax credits and improve pricing to create better margins for your small business.
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Date: 9/15/2010 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sponsor: NYC Business Solutions
Contact: (718) 577-2148 www.nyc.gov/smallbiz
Location: Queens NYC Business Solutions, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY
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Title: QuickBooks in Mandarin - 5 Part Series (2/5)
Details:
Learn accounting for your small business in this 5-part series.
Cost: Free admission with registration |
Date: 9/16/2010 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sponsor:
Contact: Antonio Tseng: (718) 577-2166
Location: NYC Business Solutions,
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor,
Jamaica, NY 11432
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Title: Unleash Your Employee's Untapped Talents
Details:
Unleash the full power of your employee's many unused skills, so you can obtain lasting competitive success as you grow your business.
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Date: 9/20/2010 6:00-8:00pm
Sponsor: NYC Business Solutions
Contact: (718) 577-2148 www.nyc.gov/smallbiz
Location: Queens NYC Business Solutions, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor
, Jamaica, NY
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Title: QuickBooks in Mandarin- 5 Part Series (3/5)
Details:
Learn how to do accounting for your business in this 5 part series on QuickBooks.
Cost: Free admission with registration |
Date: 9/21/2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sponsor:
Contact: Brad Seader: (718) 577-2152
Location: NYC Business Solutions, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY
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Title: Understanding and Improving Your Credit
Details:
Having a good credit score and history is essential to starting your own business. Learn what to look for on your credit report and the actions to take to dispute what is on your report and build your credit back up. Also, you will learn how your credit score and history can affect the business when you need to apply for a loan.
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Date: 9/22/2010 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sponsor:
Contact: Brad Seader : (718) 577-2152
Location: NYC Business Solutions,
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor,
Jamaica, NY 11432
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Title: Business Financing Roadmap
Details:
Learn the process of applying for a small business loan and gain insight on th etypes of loans and lenders available as well as the required documentation and best practices to apply for financing
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Date: 9/22/2010 6:00-8:00pm
Sponsor: NYC Business Solutions
Contact: (718) 577-2148 www.nyc.gov/smallbiz
Location: Queens NYC Business Solutions, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY
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Title: QuickBooks in Mandarin - 5 Part Series (4/5)
Details:
Learn about accounting for your small business in this workshop series.
Cost: Free admission with registration |
Date: 9/27/2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sponsor: Queens NYC Business Solutions
Contact: (718) 577-2148 www.nyc.gov/smallbiz
Location: Queens NYC Business Solutions, 168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY
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Title: QuickBooks in Mandarin - 5 Part Series (5/5)
Details:
Learn about accounting for your small business in this workshop series.
Cost: Free admission with registration |
Date: 10/5/2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sponsor: Queens Economic Development Corproation
Contact: Brad Seader: (718) 577-2152 bseader@nycbusiness-solutions.com
Location: NYC Business Solutions, Queens Center
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
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Title: The Queens Small Business Legal Clinic
Details:
Scedule a one-on-one appointment with a pro-bono attorney to address and resolve questions about your business lease, contract or intellectual property. An Appointment is a must!
Cost: Free |
Date: 10/21/2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sponsor:
Contact: Brad Seader: (718) 577-2152
Location: NYC Business Solutions,
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor,
Jamaica, NY 11432
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Title: Identity Theft Prevention
Details:
Learn how to prevent identity theft and the simple steps one can protect your identity from those who want it.
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