Monday, July 10, 6:30 – 8 pm
Central Library, Info Commons Lab
Do you need to write a business plan or find customers? Attend this workshop to get tips on how to determine the demographic characteristics, size and spending habits of your target market.

Tuesday, July 11, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Central Library, Trustees RoomLegal assistance for start-ups and small business owners. Volunteers from the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) answer your questions about commercial leases, contracts, intellectual property and legal structures. *Appointments must be made through the Small Business Development Corporation at 718.797.0187.

Wednesday, July 12, 6 – 7:30 pm
Central Library, Info Commons Lab
Learn about the funding procedure, eligibility requirements and more for grants funded through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Ms. Man-Li Lin, SBA Economic Development Specialist, will discuss the details of these programs and give tips on proposal writing.

Monday, July 17, 6:30 – 8 pm
Central Library, Info Commons Lab
Entrepreneurs, are you writing a business plan or investigating your competition? This workshop will demonstrate how to identify companies by industry and analyze their strengths and weaknesses, as well as find market share and financial data.

Tuesdays, July 18 & 25, 6 – 8 pm
Central Library, Room 216Learn how to set up your business using this popular computer accounting program—the right way. QuickBooks makes it easier to create invoices, write checks and manage customers. Attend these hands-on workshops to learn how to be more efficient and simplify your bookkeeping.