Queens Economic Development Corporation December 2007

Special Events  and Training Announcement

  Last Updated December 3, 2007

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 15th!

QEDC is giving away $28,750 in the Annual StartUP! Business Plan competition sponsored by Citibank. Our final orientation session is being held Saturday,  Dec 15th at the Queens Library from 10:30 am - 1:00pm Don't Miss it!

Call QEDC to register

Call 718.263.0546 to Register, See Flyer for more info

 Training and Events for Entrepreneurs

Registration Required
 

Monday, December 4, 2007    

Business Basics

Cost: $10 paid in cash at the door

Time:  6PM to 8PM 

Description:  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.

Topics Include:

• Legal Structures: Learn the Pros and Cons of Each Structure (Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC)

• Tax Requirements of Each Structure

• Start-Up Costs

• Licensing and Permit Requirements

• How and where to get a Tax ID

• Incorporation: How And Where To File The Proper Legal Documents.

• Business Planning: Brief Intro into the Structure, Content, and Uses.

• Financing Your Business: Brief Intro into the Many Options to Gain Startup Capital for Your Business

• Government Regulations: Business Licenses, Permits, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Tax Information

• Information and Resources for Small Business

This course also includes free-one-to-one consulting services for your business development needs.

Location:  120-55 Queens Blvd 4th Flr Penthouse Suite Kew Gardens New York 11434

REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register call  (718) 263-0546

Thursday December 6, 2007     

Business Planning I - "Business Planning That Gets Funding"

Time:  6PM to 8PM

Description:   For small businesses located anywhere in the greater metropolitan area. Our resident Business Plan Expert will address attendees on how best to prepare a business plan and approach financial institutions to obtain funding. The interactive workshop focuses on the foundation of writing an effective business plan.

Topics include:

·                     Importance of a Business Plan

·                     The Key Elements

·                     Avoiding Common Mistakes

·                     How to make your plan actionable

·                     What Investors and Lenders are looking for

The workshop is intended for both entrepreneurs starting a business as well as existing business owners

Location:     120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424

4th Flr Penthouse

Registration: To register call  (718) 263-0546

Tuesday, December 11, 2007    

Learn to Read and Understand Financial Statements
Time:  6PM to 8PM
Description: Financial Statements are used to record the performance of a business, aid Management in making better business decisions, as well as aid Investors in making investment decisions. Financials Statements are essentially a record of a company’s financial activities and help Business Owners identify weaknesses, strengths, and trends in their business finances. These statements include the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash flow Statement. These statements combined form a complete picture of an organization to make overall business decisions and also to provide insight into investment opportunities. This workshop will teach you how to read and interpret financial statements to give you a better understanding of a company’s performance relative to others in its industry. This workshop also discusses ratios to analyze a company’s performance relative to others in its industry.
Location:  120-55 Queens Blvd 4th Flr Penthouse Suite Kew Gardens New York 11434

REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register call  (718) 263-0546

Thursday, December 13, 2007     
Marketing Your Business On and Offline

Time:  6PM to 8PM
Description: Marketing is an important concept and application in the world of businesses. It is an important tool that is about more than just advertising or sales — a good application of marketing tools saves time and resources and helps to increase the “bottom line” of profit. 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.

Location:  120-55 Queens Blvd 4th Flr Penthouse Suite Kew Gardens New York 11434

REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register call  (718) 263-0546

Tuesday, December 18, 2007     

Credit Repair: Understanding, Repairing and Building

Time:  6PM to 8PM
Cost: $10 paid in cash at the door
Description: Having a good credit history is essential to anyone interested in buying a home, borrowing money, getting a credit card, getting a new job and starting a business. This workshop serves to demystify the entire topic of credit. In this workshop you will learn the following:

·         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 (FCRA) Is

·         How To Effectively Deal With Creditors Contacting You

·         How To Correct Errors Listed On Your Credit Report

·         How To Effectively Deal With Liens, Judgments, And Charge Offs

·         Techniques To Improve Your Credit Score

·         How To Settle And Develop Payment Arrangements

·         What To Do If Someone Has Stolen Your Identify

·         How To Recognize Credit Repair Scams

Location:  120-55 Queens Blvd 4th Flr Penthouse Suite Kew Gardens New York 11434

REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register call  (718) 263-0546

Thursday, December 20, 2007     
How to Start and Operate a Home Based Business
Time:  6PM to 8PM
Description:   In this growing age of technology, operating a home based business can be just as effective as having an actual office. Learn how you can supplement and possibly replace your income from your job by creating a home based business. Learn what it takes to setup and operate a home based business without a large capital investment.
Location:  Queensborough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd, 4th Floor Penthouse Suite, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register call (718) 263-0546

Directions To Queens Economic Development Corp

Subway
Take either the E or F train to the Kew Gardens Union/Turnpike station.

Bus
Take the Q46 Limited, Q74 Vleigh Place/Main Street/Queens College or Q10 Lefferts Boulevard/JFK Airport to the Kew Gardens subway stop

The QEDC office is located in Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., on the third floor in Suite 309. MOST  TRAININGS ARE CONDUCTED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. The entrance to the building is in the middle of the block on Queens Blvd. (between Union Turnpike and 82nd Avenue).  Remember to carry identification as you will have to present it upon entering our building