5TH ANNUAL MAY
IS SMALL BUSINESS MONTH @ THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS LIBRARY
A month long series of programs for entrepreneurs and small
business owners
Putting Your Business on the Web
Tuesday, May 4 at 7 pm (DH)
Join Gina Slater Parker, President & CEO of Black Women
Owned Enterprises and Sandra Caine , owner of Bytes For Business,
as they discuss effective techniques for developing a powerful
presence on the web.
Calling All New York Veterans
Wednesday, May 5 at 7pm (DH)
John Narcisco, Regional Outreach Coordinator of the Veterans
Business Outreach Program at the New York State Small Business
Development Center, will discuss training, counseling, and mentoring
opportunities for veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Public Speaking: How to Market Yourself For Explosive Business
Growth
Tuesday, May 11 at 7 pm (DH)
Erica Prince, founder and President of the Professional Speaker's
Bureau, Inc., will help you maximize your exposure and "supercharge
your bottom line" with tips on how to promote your business
through free speaking engagements.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Real Life Financial Tips
For Teens
Wednesday, May 12 at 7 pm (DH)
Start a successful financial life early. Join Alex DiMartini,
a Vice
President at Morgan Stanley, as he discusses the proper use
of credit
cards and advice on saving and investing.
Starting & Growing Your Business
Thursday, May 13 at 7 pm (DH)
Learn the fundamentals of setting up a business. Presented by
SCORE.
Franchising 101
Tuesday, May 18 at 7 pm (DH)
Is a franchise right for you? Join Stuart Levenberg of the Kensington
Company as he discusses the basics.
The Four Business Blocks of Business
Wednesday, May 19 at 7 pm (DH)
Need answers to legal, accounting, funding, and insurance? Our
panel of
experts will go well beyond the basics.
Writing the Business Plan
Thursday, May 20 at 7 pm (DH)
A business plan is a smart way to focus on your business objectives.
Presented by SCORE.
How to Win a Government Contract
Tuesday, May 25 at 7 pm (DH)
Patty Cook from the Long Island Development Corp. will discuss
how to
procure government contracts.
Everything You Need To Know for Start-up and Expansion
Wednesday, May 26 at 7 pm (DH)
An in-depth presentation from a panel of entrepreneurs.
Marketing Your Business
Thursday, May 27 at 7 pm (DH)
Develop a successful marketing plan, do your own market research
and
track results. Presented by SCORE.
Refreshments will be available at 6:45 pm. All programs are
FREE.
Registration is requested. Telephone (631) 421-4530, ext. 321
or 378.
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