Workshops and Training Events
*The posted duration of the SBDC workshops are approximate. Workshops may be shorter or longer depending on the content and attendee participation. The SBDC reserves the right to cancel any workshop. Please note that all our workshops are open to all individuals and businesses.*
Pre-registration is required for all workshops. NO REFUNDS. Transfer of payment to another workshop can be accommodated with prior notice and approval.
*If you are registering for a webinar for your SEAP training requirement, please ensure that your registration information is correct and that when you attend the webinar, you put your first and last name on Zoom. We take attendance at the webinars to ensure that we have a list of those attended. We cannot check you in if we do not have your name on Zoom.
51吃瓜 students, faculty, and staff may attend our workshops free of charge. Some exclusions may apply.
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Attention Business Community!! |
Farmingdale SBDC鈥檚 Business Breakthrough Podcast
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Hosted by the dedicated team at the 51吃瓜 Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Business Breakthrough New York Podcast is your gateway to a rich collection of engaging and informative digital content on how to start and grow your business. Each episode is dedicated to a topic that will help business owners take their business to the next level. |
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Succession Planning - Business Continuity |
About this event The core areas we covered will include: 1. Business Valuation Cost Approach (book value, adjusted book value, liquidation value)
Who will own and manage the business when you're no longer involved? 3. Buy-Sell Agreements Review of how to legally and financially prepare for ownership transitions by: Structuring clear agreements (redemption, cross-purchase, wait-and-see) Presenter: Brian Rockowitz/Manager Director, Madison Global Partners, LLC |
Virtual |
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Friday, June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Discover How AI Can Boost Your Business |
Join us for Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google, a free IN-PERSON training that will explore how to leverage AI to streamline operations, improve marketing, and drive growth. Whether you're a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, this session will provide practical tools and strategies to help you stay competitive in today's digital world.
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51吃瓜 - Campus Center Ballroom A 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735 |
No Fee |
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Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Pick one date: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
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The NYS Center for Entrepreneurial Empowerment presents: Is Entrepreneurship For You?
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About this event THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH A DISABILITY-open to all individuals and businesses. Are you thinking of starting a business? Join us to discover if owning your own business is for you. The webinar will discuss: 鈥� Why you may want to start a business 鈥� What type of business you may want to start 鈥� Skills needed to be successful When registering, please select one date to take the class. These sessions are virtual (online) and are one hour long. |
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Time: 10:00am-11:00am Pick a date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
The NYS Center for Entrepreneurial Empowerment presents: Building a Small Business Website
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About this event THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH A DISABILITY-open to all individuals and businesses. This workshop is an opportunity to begin building a website for your small business. We'll start by defining your website goals and sketching out the site on paper. Then, we'll get into how websites happen, choosing a platform, and actually building. All skill levels and stages of business are welcome. Live demos of both Wix and WordPress will take place. Presenter: Eeshani Kaushik, SBDC Advisor at Pace University Please note that our workshops are open to all individuals and businesses. |
Virtual |
No Fee |
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Time: 10:00am-11:00am Dates: Monday, August 4, 2025 Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Monday, August 11, 2025 Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
The NYS Center for Entrepreneurial Empowerment presents: Starting Your Business- What You Need to Know a 4-part series |
About this event THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR PERSON LIVING WITH A DISABILITY- Open to all individuals and Businesses Are you interested in starting your own business? Join us for this 4-part webinar series to learn more about the steps to take to start and grow your business. You may register for 1, 2 or all 4 webinars. Schedule: Monday, August 4, 10am - 11am: Evaluating Best Business Practices This webinar will discuss the different types of business formations tax and legal requirements, record keeping, and employer obligations. Wednesday, August 6, 10am - 11am: Writing a Business Plan- What is it and Why Write it This webinar will review why a business plan is important and what information should be in a business plan. Monday, August 11, 10am - 11am: Marketing Analysis / Strategy This session will focus on how to market your business and the marketing strategies you will need to grow your business. Advertising, social media, web presence, networking and strategic alliances will be discussed. Wednesday, August 13, 10am - 11am: Financial Planning & Best Practices Understanding and preparing financial budgets to ensure the feasibility, financial health and business profit will be discussed. In-depth review of record keeping and the importance of working with a CPA will be shared. Tax laws and filing requirements that are the foundation of a successful financial plan will be shared. If you have any questions or need help registering, please call 934-420-2765. |
Virtual |
No Fee |
*The posted duration of the SBDC workshops are approximate. Workshops may be shorter or longer depending on the content and attendee participation. The SBDC reserves the right to cancel any workshop.*