What is Website Usability and How it Can Boost or Kill Sales

Website usability, also known as user experience (UX), stands for how people view and interact with your site. Users should be able to immediately recognize the main message of your page, easily figure out how to get from point A to point B and be able to achieve the goal they set out to accomplish. […]

Ready, Set, Go!

About the Webinar:
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. 

About the Speakers:
Thomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies.

Roy 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.

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COMERCIO EXTERIOR – Mercados en NY

Estados Unidos es un amplísimo mercado de 310 millones de personas, la mayor economía del mundo, representa aproximadamente un 25% de la producción mundial total. El país absorbe el 16% de las importaciones mundiales y es el principal emisor (19%) y receptor de inversión internacional (15%). Este seminario de Comercio Exterior cubrirá los siquientes temas: […]

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Get Business From NYC and NYS Government: M/WBE Certification

About the Webinar:
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.

About the Speaker:
Since 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.

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Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant: Updated FAQ Webinar

About the Webinar:
Expert Roy Pellicano will answer questions to facilitate the PSBR Grant application process, elevating your understanding and chances of obtaining funding from this grant. The link will be sent via email

About the Speakers:
Roy 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.

Free

A Live Financial Projections Session with a CPA – For Consumer Startups

Do you know how a CPA helps his/her startup clients prepare the financial projections for potential investors? Do you want to learn the thought process behind all the numbers? During this workshop, we're excited to have Akshay to do a LIVE demo of financial projection with a real startup business. Attendees will get a unique […]

A Live Financial Projections Session with a CPA – For Tech Startups

Do you know how a CPA helps his/her startup clients prepare the financial projections for potential investors? Do you want to learn the thought process behind all the numbers? During this workshop, we're excited to have Akshay to do a LIVE demo of financial projection with a real startup business. Attendees will get a unique […]

Unlock The Door to Contracting Opportunities at JFK

At the JFK Redevelopment Program, Delta Air Lines and JFKIAT are investing $1.5 billion to expand Terminal 4, and JFK Millennium Partners is investing $3.9 billion to build a new Terminal 6. Each project has a 30% MWBE participation goal, and a special focus on local business enterprises. Join us to learn more about each […]

Ladies Lunch & Learn Series: Win $10,000 with Verizon

Talking Points: Talk about the program and requirements. You don't need an established business to apply! How to register to open an account and full walkthrough of the services: Apply here. Go over the 2 required classes in the platform *The last day to apply for this grant is December 31, 2021   Benefits:  A […]

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Ask Me Anything (AMA) for Food and Beverage Founders

This will be a fun and candid conversation between founders and a pure founder exchange of best practices, experiences and stories. About this event If you're a food or beverage founder at the early stage of growing your business, you definitely do not want to miss this event. It's a great opportunity to connect with […]

Ask Me Anything (AMA) for Community-Based Entrepreneurs

This will be a fun and candid conversation between founders and a pure founder exchange of best practices, experiences and stories. About this event If you're a community or service-based entrepreneur, especially if your business has a storefront, you definitely do not want to miss this event. It's a great opportunity to connect with three […]

Ready, Set, Go!

About the Webinar:
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. 

About the Speakers:
Thomas Farrell is a lawyer with a great deal of experience with contracts, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. He offers a combination of programs and practices to owners of small- and medium-sized businesses, largely designed to prevent them from being sued or from being investigated by government agencies.

Roy 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.

Free

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.