THE WEEK AHEAD: Business events, Oct. 20-26

MONDAY

UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL NUMBERS OF YOUR BUSINESS

Online: Learn what accounting is, setting up business finances, financial budgets and forecasts, tips for good financial management and more, 7 p.m., hosted by Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., free, register for a link, baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.

TUESDAY

CONTENT CREATION WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM 

Online: Learn simple strategies to create clear, consistent and authentic content that builds trust, visibility and sales, 1 p.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

CONVENIENCE SELLS 

Online: Learn about the Trellus business model, designed to be a convenient eCommerce marketplace for small businesses, 9 a.m., presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, stonybrook.edu/sbdc, 631-632-9837.

MARKETING TO THE GOVERNMENT

Online: Learn how to position your products or services, navigate government purchasing processes and stand out in a competitive marketplace, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

BUILDING A SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE

Online: Learn how to define website goals, make a draft, choose a platform and begin building, all skill levels and stages of business welcome, 10 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

WEDNESDAY

BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITE

Centereach: Learn how to build your own website using Google Sites; design, customize and publish a website that showcases your products, services, and contact information; no coding experience required, bring your laptop if you have one, 6 p.m., Miller Business Center at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.

THURSDAY

MEGA JOB FAIR

Bethpage: Employers seek candidates for positions, including entry and middle management level, licensed professionals, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience, 10 a.m., Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Ave., free, call 516-797-4560 for information.

AI MADE SIMPLE

Online: Learn how AI tools like ChatGPT transform small businesses by boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and driving growth, as well as the risks and challenges to watch for, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com