THE WEEK AHEAD
ONGOING
VIRTUAL: SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING
New York Small Business Development Center is offering free remote counseling sessions, by appointment, with a business adviser. Get assistance with how to start a business, the small business loan application process and more. To schedule an appointment by phone call 800-732-7232, or visit nysbdc.org/appointment.html to schedule online.
MONDAY
ONLINE: CAN A FRANCHISE BE A BETTER ALTERNATIVE THAN A STARTUP?
Learn about the types of franchising arrangements, funding, and the tools to help select the right franchise, as well as the steps on evaluating a franchise, presented by SCORE, 7-8:30 p.m., hosted by Baldwin Library, free, register for a link at baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.
RESUME AND INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WORKSHOP | Deer Park
A representative from the Suffolk County Department of Labor presents effective resume writing tips, how to respond to different types of questions in an interview and the follow-up process, 10 a.m.-noon, Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave., free, Suffolk County cardholders can register, deerparklibrary.org, 631-586-3000.
TUESDAY 20
ONLINE: STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS CAREER EXPLORATION
Explore your dream of owning your own business, presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, 10 a.m., presented by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, free, register for a link, bit.ly/3x59kcg.
ONLINE: QUICKBOOKS TRAINING
Learn the basics of QuickBooks, including setup and customization for your business, creating estimates, invoices and more, 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by Freeport Memorial Library, free, register for a link, freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.
WEDNESDAY
VIRTUAL: TURNING YOUR GREAT INVENTION IDEA INTO $$!
Brainstorm your idea, learn steps to bring your idea to reality as well as product design and prototyping, licensing to earn royalties and manufacturing to start your own business, 7-8 p.m., presented by the Small Business Development Center at Farmindale College, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
VIRTUAL: ACCESS TO CAPITAL-HOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS FUNDED
A commercial finance specialist explains how to navigate the many financial options to help your business grow and prosper, 9-10:30 a.m., presented by the Stony Brook Small Development Center, free, register for a link, stonybrook.edu/sbdc, 631-632-9837.:
ONLINE: FALL INTO A NEW JOB
Learn how to use your resume as a door opener when looking for a new job, 7-8:15 p.m., hosted by Lindenhurst Memorial Library, free, register for a link, lindenhurstlibrary.org, 631-957-7755.
THURSDAY
VIRTUAL: INTRODUCTION TO EXPORTING
Explore whether your business has a product or service that might be a good fit for export and receive a template to create your own international business plan, 2-3 p.m., presented by the Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale College, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
ONLINE: HOW TO FORM A BUSINESS ENTITY
Learn about the types of business entities and the benefits of each, 7-8 p.m., hosted by Oceanside Library, free, visit oceansidelibrary.com for a link, 516-766-2360.
HOW TO GET A CIVIL SERVICE JOB | Northport
A Suffolk County Department of Civil Service representative discusses the Civil Service employment opportunities in county, towns, schools, libraries and villages, 10 a.m., Northport Library, 151 Laurel Rd., free, register, nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.
