FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS

There are a large number of free programs, workshops, and webinars available to assist small businesses to be successful. Primarily these programs are sponsored by NY State, NJ State and agencies funded by the government.

Below are just a few available on demand. We will continue to update this page with new workshops and programs.

[Due to the Covid pandemic most programs offered will be given online until further notice.]

WEBINARS

NYC Department of Small Business Services

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-department-of-small-business-services-5423713077

See Scheduled Online Courses, Workshops & Webinars

The NYC Department of Small Business Services helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

You can register for all of our free events, courses, and WE NYC mentor sessions on Eventbrite. For questions about individual courses or to register over the phone, please contact our staff at one of our NYC Business Solutions Centers.

For more information on all of our services, call 311 or visit nyc.gov/sbs.

FROM THE NYC DEPT. OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES WEBSITE >>

WEBINARS/ONLINE COURSES

NYS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

MWBE Training Tuesdays Webinar Series

https://esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/mwbe/mwbe-business-development-unit/mwbe-training-tuesdays

The “Training Tuesdays” webinar series is a series of online capacity building seminars to inform participants on best practices in marketing your business to NYS agencies & authorities.

Topics discussed during webinars include:

  • Leveraging discretionary purchasing
  • Increasing capacity through the capacity building Mentor-Protégé Program
  • Developing effective marketing strategies
  • Upcoming contracting opportunities with NYS Agencies and Authorities
  • Doing business with NYS Agencies and Authorities

WEBINARS

MWBE Training Tuesdays Webinar Series

See – Schedule

Sponsored by the New York State, Division of Minority and Women-Owned businesses.

FROM THE EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE >>

The “Training Tuesdays” webinar series is a series of online capacity building seminars to inform participants on best practices in marketing your business to NYS agencies & authorities.

Topics discussed during webinars include:

  • Leveraging discretionary purchasing
  • Increasing capacity through the capacity building Mentor-Protégé Program
  • Developing effective marketing strategies
  • Upcoming contracting opportunities with NYS Agencies and Authorities
  • Doing business with NYS Agencies and Authorities

FROM THE EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE >>

WEBINARS/ONLINE COURSES

New York SBDC Business Training

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Sponsored by the New York State, Division of Minority and Women-Owned businesses.

FROM THE NYS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER WEBSITE >> 

In addition to business advising, New York SBDCs provide business training to startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners across New York State. Most of our business training is free and focuses on starting or growing an existing small business. Training topics range from business plan writing, crowdfunding, startup tips, preparing to sell a business, to digital marketing and more.

View and register for an upcoming training below, or make an appointment for free one-on-one business advising to get started today.