"If you don't give the market the story to talk about, they'll define your brands' story for you." The branding expert David Brier described the importance of branding perfectly. Good branding is crucial to effective marketing and will make your startup stand out in a crowded field. In this online workshop, we will go over […]
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.
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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.
Whether you already own a business or are beginning to think about becoming an entrepreneur, one thing you can do to set yourself for success from day one is to know your number. Because Great ideas are plentiful but profitable and sustainable ideas are much rarer. To learn how to effectively read your financial statements […]
According to Eric Ries, the Author of the Lean Startup, “A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort.” In other words, an MVP is the smallest thing you can build that delivers customer […]
For many entrepreneurs, pricing is as complicated as a math problem. But in reality, it’s as much an art as it is a science. Pricing is one of the most important pillars in marketing. It’s a powerful tool to help your company maximize profits and to influence how consumers value your products. In the workshop, […]
Are you looking to launch a new product or service in the next few months? Do you need help reaching more customers after a recent launch? If the answer is yes, this workshop is for you. Our instructor Sharon Lee will go over some key pre-launch and post-launch strategies and tactics that early stage founders […]
Having a solid financial model is crucial in building a successful business. It helps you plan and make important decisions for the future, and is especially important when you are looking to raise money. In this workshop, the instructor will walk you through how to make financial forecasting in the P&L, how to make realistic […]
The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)’s 10-week business training course is coming to an end and we are celebrating the student’s achievements by hosting a virtual event on the last day of class. Come celebrate with us by attending this virtual event and supporting these entrepreneurs’ growth. In these 10 weeks, these students have tested […]
Come with us to celebrate Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos). There will be discounts and gift bags for children, given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Join us for the fun!
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.
Inscríbase en el curso de entrenamiento de dos sesiones en línea (23 y 24 de enero desde 9:00 am hasta 2:00 pm) ofrecido por la Corporación de Desarrollo Económico de Queens (QEDC) para ayudarle a obtener la licencia y comenzar su propio negocio de contratista. Este clase es enteramente en línea.
Classes are sponsored by the Small Business Association.
