VEDC and Travelers will host a business resilience conference during National Small Business Week, in partnership with NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS). NYC business owners face many challenges that can impact their operations and assets. Could your business survive a natural disaster, a fire, or a cyber attack? Join us for a business networking lunch, panel discussion [...]
In this class, you will learn how to create your own website. By the end of this two-hour workshop, you will have all the skills necessary to build a fully functioning website ready to go live on the internet.
In this workshop, you will learn: What foods are allowed to be prepared in a home kitchen Rules and how to apply for the Cottage Industry License A and/or B How to market your products
Have you ever thought about starting your own food truck business? In this class we’ll dive into everything you need to know to get your business rolling! Learn what permits are needed, whether buying or renting a food truck is best option for you, what your start -up costs will be, and the tools you’ll [...]
In this workshop you will learn how to choose the right social media networks to market your business and how they differ from each other. After learning how each of them work you will learn how to create content for them that will engage, nurture, and sell to your audience, converting them into customers. [...]
Continue your journey to successfully planning for the launch of your restaurant project. We will discuss the importance of choosing the right location for your restaurant, hurdles you will have to jump through to comply with Los Angeles county and city restaurant opening requirements, how to minimize costs associated with opening, securing the best lease [...]
Meet a seasoned restaurateur who has been instrumental in opening dozens of major chain and franchise restaurants and restaurant startups. Learn the nuts and bolts of establishing proof of concept, business and strategic planning for restaurants, and what makes a restaurant successful. We will also discuss what owning a restaurant is really like whether you [...]
In this workshop you will learn about the importance of setting up short-term and long-term goals. Entrepreneurs will understand how to control cost and manage liquidity all in one workshop. You will acquire information about the difference between conventional lenders and alternative lenders. This training will help you understand why having financial stability is essential [...]
Establish the principals of developing a Sales Plan, Budget and Marketing Plan. Learn to create the concept for a plan, which will ultimately create the message and direction for the company. The goal is to influence both the Retail Buyer and the Consumer. You will learn to analyze various media and promotional outlets in drawing [...]
This class will help you learn about business structures and the required licenses and permits your business may need. You will also learn how to comp lete applications for various licenses and other legal documents for your business.