Understanding Contracts

Contracts are necessary part of doing business.   But too many business owners do not put them in place to protect the business.  This course will review when is it appropriate to develop a contract; understanding commonly-included boilerplate language; the responsibilities, roles, and obligations of the parties. Class Duration: 1 Hour Please note: This is an […]

2022 Queens StartUP! Finalists Announcement

We will announce all finalists from the four categories - Tech, Sustainability, Community, Food for the 2022 Queens StartUP! Competition.   About this event We will be announcing the finalists of 2022 Queens StartUP! Competition.   Here is a brief agenda: 12pm -12:10: Opening 12:10 - 12:15: Judge remarks 12:15 - 12:40: Finalists announcement + […]

Improve Your Business Accounting with QuickBooks

Bookkeeping is essential in every business, large and small. This course will review the purpose and benefits of bookkeeping and help business owners determine whether to perform bookkeeping in-house or hire external help. You will learn about: basic accounting terms and processes, how to read and use financial statements, the importance of bookkeeping to running […]

How to pitch your startup with a compelling story

This free workshop is part of 2022 Queens StartUP! Program. Join the finalists and the instructor on how to best tell your startup stories. About this event Join the Queens StartUP! Competition program to learn how to most effectively pitch to the investors and potential customers. You will learn: Use storytelling techniques in startup presentations […]

Free

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

Life Insurance Has Been Poorly Misnamed

Its true purpose is to replace the financial value of a specific entity. Did you know that experts highly recommend you have 8-10 times of your annual income in life insurance? At this Facebook Live event we will briefly discuss the different entities that require life insurance, as well as the different types! Life Insurance […]

Free

QEDC & LaGuardia PTAC Presents: Essential Elements of a Cost/Price Proposal

In this workshop we will review the life cycle of a proposal, how the government evaluates proposals, reviewing direct and indirect costing, and best practices for connecting the technical approach and costing of bid that will lead to a responsive, responsible and reasonable submission.

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.

Free

Webinar: How To Get A Loan of Up To $5,000,000

This loan program offers up to $5,000,000 to eligible businesses, helping them with various financial business needs and endeavors. In this webinar, we will cover:    • Who this loan is for    • Eligibility requirements    • Acceptable use of funds    • What is needed to apply    • Repayment terms and conditions […]

Free

Seminario Web: Cómo Recibir Una Beca de Hasta $50.000.00

Este programa económico fue estabilizado para ayudar a las empresas impactadas por la pandemia. Para los que son elegibles, pueden recibir una beca de hasta $50.000.00 En este seminario web, vamos a revisar los detalles de este beca, incluyendo:    • Calificaciones comerciales elegibles    • Empresas inelegible    • Usos elegibles de los fondos    • Usos […]

Free

Webinar: How To Get A 0% Food/Beverage Business Loan

This webinar will highlight a new program that will provide 0% loans to restaurants, committed to fostering a safe, positive, and just work environment for their employees. In this webinar, we will discuss further details and qualifications for this new program, including:    • Loan amounts    • Minimum years in operation    • Acceptable […]

Free

Business Entity Formation

The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP), in partnership with the Queens Economic Development Corporation, is hosting a webinar on business entity formation on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 at 4:00pm. The webinar will focus on the advantages and liabilities of different forms of business structures.

Free

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.