Queens StartUP! Introduction: Your Business Idea

Flushing Library, International Resource Center (IRC) 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY, United States

Everybody has ideas, but do you know how to evaluate your business ideas and distinguish those from real opportunities? This workshop focuses on providing tools and framework for you to test your startup idea and identify risks before deciding whether or not to pursue the business opportunity.The Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up […]

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Queens StartUP! Startup Marketing

Flushing Library, International Resource Center (IRC) 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY, United States

Marketing a startup business can be uniquely challenging because of your limited resources: whether it’s time, money or talents. And, oftentimes, traditional marketing isn’t working. This workshop will help you lay the foundation of what’s needed in a successful startup marketing strategy. It will also cover common channels and best practices.The Queens StartUP! Business Competition […]

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Legal Considerations for Startup Businesses

Flushing Library, Rooms A/B 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY, United States

Many people get overwhelmed with the legal aspects of starting a business. This workshop will give you guidance on topics like how to register, the differences between a C-Corp and an S-Corp, and more.The Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10,000 in funding and services to […]

Free

Queens StartUP! Testing Your Business Model

Flushing Library, International Resource Center (IRC) 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY, United States

Do you know the key elements in building a successful business? How can you plan your business at a very early stage while maintaining contact with customers? This workshop focuses on using Business Model Canvas to run experiences and help you figure out how your startup creates and delivers value.The Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists […]

Free

Ready? Set. Go!

Queens Borough Hall, Room G110 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY, United States

Ready? Set. Go!  is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you 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.  The workshop is taught by a small business […]

Free

Queens StartUP! Entrepreneurial Financing

Flushing Library, International Resource Center (IRC) 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY, United States

This workshop focuses on providing financial model templates to help early-stage entrepreneurs with forecasting so they can be equipped to submit the application for the StartUP! Competition.The Queens StartUP! Business Competition assists and awards start-up entrepreneurs with a grant worth up to $10,000 in funding and services to help make their business successful. Visit the […]

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Get Business From New York City and State Government

The Entrepreneur Space 36-46 37th Street, Long Island City, NY, United States

Learn about getting certified as a Minority/Woman 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. 

Free

Free Legal Assistance for your Business

The Entrepreneur Space 36-46 37th Street, Long Island City, NY, United States

Do you have questions about: Getting a trademark or copyright for your business? A business contract you received from a client? What things are negotiable in a contract? Differentiating between an employee and an independent contractor? A commercial lease? How to set up your business legally? The difference between an LLC and a C-corp/ S-Corp? […]

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Women’s Power Networking Breakfast: Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Harvest Room 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, NY, United States

Offered in partnership with Kara Stevens from The Frugal Feminista, this event is designed for aspiring or newly-established women entrepreneurs. The interactive workshop will cover: Money Mindset Cash flow and budgeting in personal finances Debt management and borrowing Planning for retirement Participants will learn about how these areas of their personal finances impact their ability to […]

Free

Ready? Set. Go!

The Entrepreneur Space 36-46 37th Street, Long Island City, NY, United States

Ready? Set. Go!  is a 90-minute free workshop that takes you 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.  The workshop is taught by a small business […]

Free

Taller de Taxes para Pequeños Negocios

Ecuadorian American Cultural Center 43-27 36th Street (3rd FL), Long Island City, NY, United States

El contenido de este taller esta diseñado para ayudarle a entender y conocer los impuestos obligatorios para su pequeño negocio. Aprenda sobre los siguientes temas: Impuestos federales y su negocio (incluye nuevas actualizaciones). Qué necesita saber sobre el Anexo C y otros impuestos comerciales. Qué necesita saber sobre impuestos federales al contratar un empleado. Qué […]

Free

Get Business From New York City and State Government

The Entrepreneur Space 36-46 37th Street, Long Island City, NY, United States

Learn about getting certified as a Minority/Woman 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. 

Free

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.