Business Counseling

Are you a Queens entrepreneur who needs help with your business? Through QEDC, you can get no-cost, expert support from counselors specializing in all aspects of starting, running, and growing businesses.

Our counselors can help you with:

  • Business registration and formation
  • Strategy and planning
  • Marketing and sales
  • Taxation
  • Legal issues
  • Loans and financing
  • M/WBE and other government certifications
  • Specialized counseling in food business, restaurants, and other fields

There's no catch – each appointment is virtual, one-on-one support, and this service is completely free to Queens business leaders. Advisory business counselors are available with fluency in multiple languages, and can meet with entrepreneurs up to four times to help you along your business journey.

To get started, complete our client intake form to get scheduled for your first session today.

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Business Courses

In addition to one-on-one counseling, we offer a rotating calendar of no-cost business education courses and workshops throughout the year. These engaging classes, taught by subject-matter experts, cover everything you need to know to start and grow your business. Our classes include:

  • AI Tool Business Accelerator
  • Business Finance Bootcamp
  • Business Models that Win
  • Marketing and Sales Manual
  • Financing Fundamentals
  • Website Development 101
  • The Legals Side of Entrpreneurship
  • Human Resources for Small Businesses
  • Commercial Leasing for Small Businesses
  • Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
  • Insurance for Small Businesses

To enroll in upcoming classes, visit our calendar. And to view recordings of previous classes, register and browse our video library.

Get free help starting and growing your business in Queens

The American Dream is alive in Queens – and with no-cost entrepreneur assistance and business education, QEDC can make yours a reality.

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