Business Calendar, March 1-7
ONGOING
VIRTUAL: SMALL-BUSINESS COUNSELING
The New York Small Business Development Center offers free remote counseling sessions, by appointment, with a business adviser. Get assistance with how to start a business, the loan application process and more; schedule an appointment by phone at 800-732-7232, or visit nysbdc.org/appointment.html to schedule online.
MONDAY
ONLINE JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP: UPDATE YOUR RÉSUMÉ
Learn tips and tricks for building a powerful and effective résumé that stands out in a competitive job market, 2-3 p.m., hosted by Long Beach Library, free, visit longbeachlibrary.org for a Zoom link, 516-432-7201.
WEDNESDAY
ONLINE: INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE
This workshop provides the resources and strategies to launch and grow your online business, learn how to drive traffic to your site, increase customer retention and generate referrals, 9:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Brentwood Library, free, register for a Zoom link at brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
THURSDAY
ONLINE: SMALL-BUSINESS WORKSHOP
"Creating a Business Plan," learn about startup costs, how to prepare a budget and how to get financing, presented by SCORE, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Levittown Library, free, register for a Zoom link at levittownpl.org, 516-731-5728.
ONLINE: GRANT WRITING AND FUNDRAISING
Learn where to look and how to position your organization to be attractive to potential donors and grant-making agencies, 7:30-8:15 p.m., hosted by Brentwood Library, free, register for a Zoom link at brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
VIRTUAL: SMALL-BUSINESS WEBINAR — EMAIL MARKETING
Learn to create an email marketing strategy, topics include contact management, email deliverability and analyzing how well your mailing did, 7 p.m., hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a Zoom link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
FRIDAY
ONLINE: TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Get assistance with developing your speaking, listening and leadership skills, features speakers and evaluators at each meeting, noon-1 p.m., hosted by Easy Speakers Toastmaster Club of Northport, visit nwsdy.li/easyspeakers to register for Zoom link, toastmasters.org.
— Gina Tabarus
'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about' Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about' Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.