Free Courses to Help Launch or Grow Your Business in September 2025

 

NYC Business Solutions Center Crawl 


 

Learn about free services provided by our NYC Business Solutions Centers to help you start or grow a business! ·     Queens: Tuesday, September 9·     Washington Heights: Tuesday, September 16·     Bronx: Thursday, September 25·     Brooklyn: Tuesday, September 30·     Staten Island: Thursday, October 9 Learn More & Register  


Digital Marketing


 Unlock Free Advertising Secrets with LinkNYC 

Unlock Free Advertising Secrets: Boost Your Business Today Learn more about LinkLocal, a program that provides free advertisements for small businesses, community groups, and local events. LinkLocal provides pre-designed advertising templates that can be featured on up to 8 selected LinkNYC kiosks. Register for an Upcoming Webinar  


Building Your Own Business Website Design a website in class that is customized for your business.Sep. 3, 11 AM Sep. 17, 11 AM  Developing a Marketing Strategy  Entrepreneurs at any stage will learn how to build a foundational marketing strategy that will inform every marketing tactic they use.Sep. 9, 11 AM  

Social Media Marketing  ·     Determine the social media platforms that your target customers use·     Create “repurposed content” that attracts social media users and links them to your website·     Choose a social media management tool for your businessSep. 9, 1 PM  


Canva 101: Design Made Simple  Learn the basics of graphic design, how to navigate the platform, and create stunning visuals for social media, and presentations.Sep. 11, 2 PM  


Increase Your Sales with Google Tools  Learn quick ways to promote your products online using Google tools.Sep. 12, 3 PM  


Search Engine Optimization Learn the latest tools and practices in search engine optimization (SEO).Sep. 30, 11 AM

 Accounting and Finance QuickBooks® Online QuickBooks® can help you keep track of daily transactions, as well as develop financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.Sep. 2, 10 AM  

Business Finance 1: Getting Started Learn key terms and concepts in business financial management.Sep. 8, 2 PM

In Person St. George Library Center5 Central AvenueStaten Island, NY 10301  QuickBooks® en Línea Aprenderá sobre: ​​términos y procesos contables básicos, cómo leer y utilizar estados financieros, la importancia de la contabilidad para administrar su negocio y métodos y principios importantes de la contabilidad.Sep. 10, 11 AM 


 How to Create a Cash Flow Projection Avoid financial surprises and maintain a steady financial outlook with effective cash flow forecasting. In this workshop, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create a cash flow projection tailored to your business needs. Sep. 15, 3 PM  

Self-Employed Tax Preparation Free tax preparation assistance and education to self-employed individuals, including freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners.Sep. 23, 2 PM  

Business Planning & Operations NYC BEST Bootcamp: Start Your Business the BEST Way!

 

NYC BEST is partnering with various city agencies and community partners to help small business owners understand city rules and regulations through a series of webinars covering the following topics: ·     Permits, licenses, and application processes ·     Government resources and incentives ·     Requirements for building out or renovating a storefront ·     Working with Con Edison & National Grid ·     Responding to violations or summonses ·     Outdoor vending ·     Waste management Attend an Upcoming Session  

Worker Cooperatives: Building a Business with Shared Ownership Interested in starting a business, but don’t want to do it alone? Worker cooperatives offer a way to build meaningful jobs while ensuring that profits and control stay with the people doing the work.Sep. 3, 12 PM  

First Step to Starting a Biz Understand what is required to start a business in New York City, and how to define your own expectations for life as a business owner.Sep. 4, 11 AM  

In-House Financial Consultations with Renaissance This on-site session is designed to provide personalized financial consultation and loan packaging support to help you confidently prepare your loan application.