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

SBA’s COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

COVID EIDL is the only SBA COVID-19 Disaster Relief program still available to apply. Please join us to learn about: Loan Component Benefits Policy Changes Application Details and Timeline (application for <$500K, >$500K, and for <$500K, then an increase for >$500K Funds) Application Resources There will also be an open Q&A session at the end […]

Free

Child Care Stabilization Grant Webinar

In this webinar, we will share: Who this grant is for Grant amounts Eligible use of funds How to applyAnd much more The goal of this grant is to provide financial relief to child care providers to help cover unexpected business costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and to help stabilize their operations, so they […]

Free

Seminario Web Sobre Becas Para La Estabilización del Cuidado Infantil

En este seminario web, compartiremos: Para quién es esta beca Montos de la beca Uso elegible de fondos Cómo aplicar Y mucho más La meta de esta beca es brindar alivio financiero a los proveedores de cuidado infantil para ayudar a cubrir los costos comerciales inesperados asociados con la pandemia de COVID-19, y ayudar a […]

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Instagram Page Audit

More details to come! This is one of the workshops in the 2022 Queens StartUP Competition Program. This workshop is open to everyone. You do not need to be a StartUP participant to take this workshop. However, if you're looking to participant in the 2021 StartUP program, you are required to take minimum four workshops […]

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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Meet the Lenders for Your Small Business

About the Webinar:
At this free webinar you will be able to meet with a panel of lenders from different organizations to go over what you need to get money for your business! Panelists include banks, micro-lenders and crowdfunders institutions to meet the needs of all business owners from all stages.

You will get an introduction from each of the organizations along with a description of the different amounts of money, terms and additional requirements that each lender can offer your business.

About the Speaker:
This webinar will feature a panel, including:
Rene Cruz - Senior Business Lending Officer at BOC Capital Corp
Tshering Gurung - Manager of Business Development at BCNA
Quadri Olanlege - Account Manager at Queens Business Solution, Kiva Trustee
Ricardo Rodriguez - VP Business Banking Lending Development, BNB Bank

Free

October Group Office Hour – Marketing

Each month, StartUP! Participants will be able to meet with 2-3 advisors to discuss their progress around the specific topic we have that month. Our October topic is marketing. Each entrepreneur/team has 10-15 mins to talk about whatever is the most urgent marketing question right now. The rest of the attendees can listen and share […]

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Crowdfunding 101

Workshop Description: Crowdfunding should be the first stop on your funding journey. It’s a low-risk, efficient path to getting a startup, small business, nonprofit, or side hustle off the ground without going into debt or giving up equity. In this workshop, led by IFundWomen Startup Coach Alex Brockelman, we'll talk about the pros & cons […]

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NYS Restaurant Return To Work Tax Credit

Join us to learn about the NYS Restaurant Return To Work Tax Credit; a program that provides an incentive to COVID-impacted restaurants to bring restaurant staff back-to-work and increase hiring during 2021. In this webinar, we will discuss: Who this program is for Tax credit amounts The Fast Track option Eligibility requirements How to apply […]

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NYS Crédito Fiscal Para El Regreso Al Trabajo En Restaurantes

Aprende sobre este nuevo programa de crédito fiscal para restaurantes y bares en Nueva York que fueron afectados por COVID-19. Este programa de crédito fiscal conocido como "de regreso al trabajo" ofrece a los restaurantes y bares un incentivo para traer a su personal de regreso al trabajo ademas de incrementar la contratación de personal […]

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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. […]

Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.