On Tuesday, August 21 at 10 a.m., Small Business Development Center at Lehman College will present Credit Management and Understanding Your Credit. This workshop is open to everyone. The college is located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West. For more information, contact Clarence Stanley at 718-960-8697.
On Tuesday, August 21 at 6 p.m., Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will present Marketing Your Business. In this workshop, learn about the basics of marketing, and apply tools to help you define your customer base, identify and learn from your competition, and utilize low cost marketing techniques, which will promote your business without breaking your bank account. The cost is $10 in cash at the door. Registration is required. The QEDC is located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard. For more information, call 718-263-0546.
On Wednesday, August 22 at 3 p.m., Seedco’s Lower Manhattan Business Solutions Center will present Discover How to Start and Operate Your Own Business. This session is open to the public. This event will take place at 110 William Street. For more information, call 212-618-8817.
On Wednesday, August 22 at 3 p.m., Seedco’s Lower Manhattan Business Solutions Center and Greenpath Debt Solutions will present Getting Credit Ready: How to Build and Improve Your Credit. This session is open to everyone. This session is open to the public. This event will take place at 110 William Street. For more information, call 212-618-8817.
On Thursday, August 23 at 6 p.m., Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will present Free Money for Business. There are hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding available free to entrepreneurs and small business governmental organizations, and private institutions. The grant amount ranges from $5,000 up to some in the six figures. Best of all, absolutely none of them requires a pay back. Come and learn how to search and apply for these grants and other awards. The cost is $10 in cash at the door. Registration is required. The QEDC is located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard. For more information, call 718-263-0546.
On Tuesday, August 28 at 6 p.m., Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will present Home Based Business. Learn how you can supplement and possibly replace your income from your job by creating a home based business. Learn what it takes to set up and operate a home based business without a large capital investment. The cost is $10 in cash at the door. Registration is required. The QEDC is located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard. For more information, call 718-263-0546.
On Thursday, August 30 at 6 p.m., Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will present Credit Repair. This workshop serves to demystify the entire topic of credit. In this workshop you will learn: How to obtain a free copy of your credit report; How to monitor your credit report for fraudulent activity; What the 3 credit bureaus are and how they operate; What makes up your credit score; Learn what the fair credit reporting act is; How to effectively deal with creditors contacting you; How to correct errors listed on your credit report; How to effectively deal with liens, judgements, and charge offs; Techniques to improve your credit score; How to settle and develop payment arrangements; What to do if someone has stolen your identity and How to recognize credit repair scams. If you are interested in starting a business, the first loan your business receives is based on your personal credit. It is highly important to understand your credit and to find ways to monitor and manage your credit effectively. The cost is $10 in cash at the door. Registration is required. The QEDC is located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard. For more information, call 718-263-0546
On Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m., Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will present Business Basics. This training is designed for individuals interested in starting a business or currently in business for two or less years in New York; this workshop will teach you all the essentials you need to start a business. The cost is $10 in cash at the door. Registration is required. The QEDC is located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard. For more information, call 718-263-0546.
On Wednesday, September 5 at 6 p.m., Banco Popular and Sandler Institute will present Break the Rules and Win More Business. Banco Popular is located
at 25 Street and 2nd Avenue. For more information, call Fausto Vazquez at 212-679-1201.
On Thursday, September 6 at 3 p.m., CAMBA’s Small Business Services will present For-Profit or Non-Profit. This workshop is open for everyone. CAMBA is located at 884 Flatbush Avenue. For more information, call Kenesha Wheeler at 718-282-2500, Ext. 242.
On Monday, September 10 at 10 a.m., Seedco’s Lower Manhattan Business Solutions Center will present How and Where to Get Financing for Your Small Business. This session is open to the public. This event will take place at 110 William Street. For more information, call 212-618-8817.
On Monday, September 10 at 6 p.m., Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will present QEDC Entrepreneur Assistance Program Open House. This event is free. The QEDC is located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard. For more information, call 718-263-0546.
On Tuesday, September 11 at 3 p.m., CAMBA’s Small Business Services will present Writing Your Business Plan. This workshop is open to the public. CAMBA is located at 884 Flatbush Avenue. For more information, call Kenesha Wheeler at 718-282-2500, Ext. 242.
From Sunday September 16 through 19, The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals will be hosting the 2007 Hispanic Marketing Convention & Expo for Hispanic real estate professionals, business leaders, and prominent lawmakers. Hispanic homeownership, mortgages, and tips for those looking to do business in the growing Hispanic Market, are just some of the topics that will be covered at the three-day meeting to be held in Walt Disney’s Contemporary Resort hotel in Walt Disney World, FL. For more info visit: https://www.2007hispanicmarketingconvention.com
On Tuesday, September 18 at 3 p.m., CAMBA’s Small Business Services will present Choosing a Home-Based Business. This workshop is open to the public. CAMBA is located at 884 Flatbush Avenue. For more information, call Kenesha Wheeler at 718-282-2500 Ext. 242.
On Tuesday, September 18 at 6 p.m., Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) will present Marketing Your Business. This workshop, learn about the basics of marketing, and apply tools to help you define your customer base, identify and learn from your competition and utilize low cost marketing techniques which will promote your business without breaking your bank account. The cost is $10 in cash at the door. Registration is required. The QEDC is located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard. For more information, call 718-263-0546.
