About the Webinar:
Learn fundamental accounting and tax rules for founders of tech companies including things to think about when starting your business, budgeting, setting up an accounting system, revenue recognition, R&D Tax Credits and State Incentives like QETC and Startup-NY.

About the Speaker:
Akshay Shrimanker, CPA is the CEO of SHAY CPA P.C. SHAY CPA P.C. specializing in helping technology founders with their tax compliance and accounting.

About the Webinar:
Facilitated by Anita Srivastava of Biscuit & Chai: learn the ins-and-outs of website development and best practices. Explore how to advance your business in a tech-savvy world by optimizing your online presence and through the design of your website.

About the Speaker:
Anita Srivastava is the Director of Product at Biscuit & Chai, a digital agency. An entrepreneur with a diverse outlook in both corporate and startup strategy, Anita has helped businesses succeed through the implementation of agile and lean leadership in digital products and business strategy execution.

About the Webinar:
The webinar will be from a SBA official regarding the PPP forgiveness program and will have additional commentary from a CPA and business consultant about the process. These people will be assisting borrowers file their forgiveness application.

About the Speaker:
This webinar will feature a panel, including SBA representative Man-Li Kuo Lin, business consultant Charles Antonucci, and accountant Alan Chan.

About the Webinar:
Discuss the tools needed to create your brand image to sell to the media. Learn how to create "your story" and find your unique space in the crowded media world. Print vs online, social vs traditional, it can all be overwhelming. Learn how to cut through the noisy media landscape.

About the Speaker:
Born and bred in Flushing, Queens, Steven Hall is the epitome of a native New Yorker. Gifted with a sharp wit, tongue, and street-smart instincts, Steven created his own reality throughout his career, and has never shied away from a challenge or opportunity. Steven often says that he did not choose PR, PR chose him. Since 1996 he has tasted thousands of plates of food, drunk vast amounts of wine, spirits, zero proof cocktails, and kombucha; visited countless farms, and stayed at hundreds of hotels throughout the world, all with one objective in mind - to learn, and experience so he can be the best voice for his clients, and a leader in representing the industry he loves.

About the Webinar:
Ready? Set. Go! is a 60-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 Speaker:
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.

About the Webinar
For many small business owners and founders. there hasn't been a better time to focus on building a community than it's now. It's a place where you can find support, connections, and true belonging with people who share the values, interests, or purpose with you. We're excited to chat with Emily Wazlak, founder and CEO of Shine Registry on how to build a successful community and expand your network. This conversation will be held live on our Instagram account. Please go to @Queens_EDC

About the Speaker
Emily Wazlak is the Founder and CEO of Shine Registry, a growing platform using best practices from crowdfunding and traditional wedding registry sites to support female founders. Shine Registry is changing the way communities show up for people they care about and reimagining the relationship between women and ambition. Before entrepreneurship, Emily worked in political organizing and public policy including the 2012 Obama campaign and a fair court non-profit in D.C.  She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Carnegie Mellon University where she was a 2011 Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow. She is an advisor to the Roosevelt Institute's Forge Fellowship, a Startingbloc Social Innovation Fellow, and was on a list for “What’s Next in Pittsburgh Tech” in 2018.

About the Webinar:
We partnered with Samaschool, a nonprofit that equips people with the skills they need to succeed as freelancers, to bring this comprehensive webinar. Topics include: how to plan the transition process from your regular job to a part-time or full-time freelancer; how to research in your desired industry; and how to create a realistic schedule and timeline based on your goals. There will also be a Q&A session.

About the Webinar:
Ready? Set. Go! is a 60-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 Speaker:
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.