Mandatory Orientation Sessions

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Applications to the Competition will be distributed at the orientation sessions. 

Applicants are only required to attend one (1) orientation session

Applications  Deadline

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS, DATES, and TIMES:  (ALL Workshops are conducted at the 

Queens Central Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY

Training #1

  

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Business Planning and Market Research

Learn the fundamentals of Developing a professional Business Plan and How to conduct business research like a pro. This interactive workshop focuses on the foundation of writing an effective business plan. Topics include:

• Importance of a Business Plan

• The Key Elements

• How to Structure the plan

• Useful Resources

• Avoiding Common Mistakes

• How to make your plan actionable

• What Investors and Lenders are looking for

• How to find the best (no free) business research sources

• Research Databases available at the Queens Library

• How to synthesize business research data

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

 

DATES 

Monday,         Dec  4   10:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday, Dec  6   5pm – 7pm

Saturday,       Dec  9   10:30am – 12:30pm (Saturday Session Just added)

 

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Training #2

 

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Understanding and Building Financial Statements

Financial Statements record the performance of your business and allow you to diagnose its strengths and weaknesses by providing a written summary of financial activities.  This workshop serves as an introduction to financial statements and financial statement concepts. Some of the concepts covered are the following:

• What Financial Statements are required in a business plan

• How to develop Projections for a startup business

• The Accounting Equation

• Accounting Terms

• Understanding the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cashflows

• Understanding and applying Business Ratios for Decision Making

• Building Financials Statements

• Software Solutions for managing Business Finances

DATES

January   8      10:30am – 12:30pm   

January  10           5pm –  7pm

January  20     10:30am – 12:30pm         

 

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Training #3

 

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Marketing Techniques and Marketing Plan Development

Learn the essentials of developing a comprehensive marketing Plan. Topics shall include:

• Marketing Basics
• The 4 Ps
• Essential Components of a Marketing Plan
• Developing a Marketing Strategy
• Low Cost Marketing Ideas
• E-marketing
• Branding
• Logo Development
• How to create a business website for free

 

DATES

February 5        10:30am – 12:30pm

February 7              5pm – 7pm

February 10      10:30am – 12:30pm

 

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Training #4 

 

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Putting it All Together

Now that you have completed all of your research and fact gathering what do you do next. This workshop will assist you in organizing your business plan in a manner to develop and communicated an effect storyline for an effective elevator pitch. Additionally this workshops outlines pointers on presenting your business plan using software such as PowerPoint.

DATES

March  12           10:30am – 12:30pm

March  14                  5pm – 7pm

March  17          10:30am – 12:30pm

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Review by  Judges:                     

June, 2007 

Where to Submit Application  and Final Business Plan

Queens Economic Development Corporation

Queens StartUp! 

Business Plan Competition

120-55 Queens Blvd

Suite 309

Kew Gardens, NY 11226