​Join us to find out who made to the final round in the 2024 Queens Tech+Innovation Challenge and for an evening of inspiration & connection. ​After 5 months of virtual programming, we're excited to host an in-person gathering to announce the 15 finalists for the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge. All participants are invited! […]

We're thrilled to invite you to a power-packed Women’s History Month event where success stories, valuable insights, and networking opportunities await. Here's a glimpse of what's in store: Agenda: Quickfire networking pitches from each business - we will share our business story, products/services, connect and exchange contact info for future collaborations. Hear insights from women […]

In this workshop, you will learn how to set and reach your sales goal. In one hour, you will have the same process many in our community have used to double their sales in one year. You will learn: How to shrink 12 months of sales goals into 12 weeks How to know if you […]

NELP's virtual legal clinics provide microentrepreneurs with free personalized legal advice on business-related matters from volunteer attorneys during a 45-minute consultation. Common small business legal topics covered in our clinics include Entity Formation, Business Contracts, Labor and Employment, Commercial Leasing, and Intellectual Property. Please note, however, that the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project does not assist […]

This workshop gives pointers on how to successfully negotiate a lease that serves the business owner's interests and minimizes his or her risk. There will be discussion of how to negotiate, what to negotiate, and what information can be useful before you negotiate.  In addition, there will be some information about the impact of COVID-19 on existing leases and lease negotiations.

In this workshop, you will learn how to find your ideal customers. They can pay. They have a problem you can solve. You don’t have to twist their arm to get to ‘yes’. You will learn: Where to consistently find your potential customers What questions to ask to see if they are ‘your ideal customer’ […]

Since January of this year, all businesses need to comply with a new law, and failure to do so can result in fines up to $500 a day. This new law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires businesses like yours to submit a report (called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report, or BOI Report) to the Financial […]