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The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

"This event will be online only" William Wu, CFP®, discusses some of the ways to use and evaluate mutual funds and ETFs. Learn about the characteristics of these mainstream investment vehicles. Click here to Register About The Presenter: William Wu William Wu is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at Kramer Financial Group, LLC. Previously, he worked at Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor in their Global Wealth Management Group, and as a derivatives marketer at…

**This event will be online only** Social media strategist, Maggie Carey of Master It Media, provides a step-by-step guide to create content that converts! Topics covered include: Addressing your audience Anatomy of a Post Visually stimulating components Extra elements that many people miss Click here to register About the Presenter: Maggie Carey Maggie Carey, CEO of Master It Media and creator of Painless Posting, blends over three decades in IT with her theatrical bac…

**This event will be online only** Are you an entrepreneur looking for the chance to launch your business? Then don’t miss out on the New York StartUP! 2024 Business Plan Competition! The competition provides an opportunity for inspiring and innovative entrepreneurs to take their ideas and turn them into reality with access to Library resources, mentorship, and the chance to win one of three prizes: 1st Place: $15,000, 2nd Place: $10,000, and 3rd Place $7,500. Register for an orientation…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

**This event will be online only** None of us are born into success. Success is something we achieve -- something we create on our own. Join Dani Fontanesi for an exploration of what sets the most successful entrepreneurs apart and how anyone, no matter their circumstances, can develop the key skills needed to create and scale a thriving business. The discussion includes Dani’s own journey from 'unemployable' to launching and growing a 7-figure business over the course of a few years,…

**This event will be online only** Learn how to retrieve important information on individual stocks and mutual funds, including analysts’ reports and opinions from investment research firms. Discover the advanced search capabilities of each database. Learn how to turn an investment concept into a shortlist of potential investments. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

* This event is online only * Learn how to search for addresses, sales leads, and executives for over 11 million businesses in the U.S. Reference Solutions is an exhaustive business directory that is an invaluable resource for building both your business and your career. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

*This event is online only* Click here to register for Part 2 This 3-part, Digital Marketing Series: The Basics is a set of programs designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, sidehustlers, creators, and solopreneurs who are just starting out. It will provide some of the basic—yet essential—tools, strategies, and insights you need to skyrocket your business success. You'll get practical and actionable knowledge and discover new ideas through real-world examples tailored for small businesses li…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides a range of free one-on-one financial counseling services that aim to assist with financial situations including general money management, budgeting, saving, banking, retirement planning, and more. Budget and Credit Coaching Sign up for a remote session with the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of the Community Service Society. Learn how to improve your credit, manage your debt, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financ…

Have a question for your business projects that requires research? Whether you are looking at starting a business or growing your existing one, doing research is a "mission-critical" part of being in business. The Business Center’s Librarians can help! Our Librarians are available for 30-min video consultations on weekdays between 12-5 PM. The Library’s world-class Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) features electronic resources, comprehensive…

"This event will be online only" Brittany Burroughs from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) explores financial products, services, and providers. The discussion includes : Financial Institutions: Banks and Credit Unions Products and Services Available at Financial Institutions How to know what financial products and services to use How to select a financial institution The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress…

*IN PERSON ONLY* This program will be held ONSITE - SNFL, 455 5th Avenue (5th floor - Room 504) NY, NY, 10016 This class will cover why you should start planning for retirement, the time value of money, and tax advantaged tools that will help you save, such as a 401k or IRA. This program will not be recorded. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

"This event will be online only" Learn how to manage your student loan debt. The discussion includes: Federal programsFederal programsFederal programs Loan forgiveness options Repayment strategies Tips for handling debt, available relief, and exploring bankruptcy as a potential option for discharging student loans. Presented by The City Bar Justice Center. Click here to Register The City Bar Justice Center (Justice Center) furthers access to justice by addressing unmet civ…

**This event will be online only** Join us for this panel discussion featuring successful AAPI Women Entrepreneurs in the Food and Beverage Industry sharing their keys to success in overcoming obstacles in their careers. Our panelists include: Jennifer Chan, founder of Banato, (is our program moderator). Teresa Ging, CEO & Founder of Sugar Bliss Margaret Pak, Chef and Co-Owner of Thattu Chef Dalia David,founder of Honest Eating Kathy Vega Hardy, chef and owner of A Taste o…

**This event will be online only** Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati discusses how to form a nonprofit organization in New York State, including state and IRS filings, fees, and requirements. Click here to register About the Presenter: Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati, has 20 years of non-profit experience, as Founder and President of the Operation Prom National Network, Inc. In 2017, Noel was named as one of the Business Council of Westchester's Rising Stars for her ro…

**This event will be online only** Discover the resources available inside and outside of NYPL's Business Center that can help you start or expand your international trade business, including market and industry research databases and free or low-cost federal and state assistance programs. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

*This event is online only* Click here to register for Part 3 This 3-part, Digital Marketing Series: The Basics is a set of programs designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, sidehustlers, creators, and solopreneurs who are just starting out. It will provide some of the basic—yet essential—tools, strategies, and insights you need to skyrocket your business success. You'll get practical and actionable knowledge and discover new ideas through real-world examples tailored for small businesses li…

**Online Only** Budgeting can be a simple and effective tool to help you understand what you can spend while still saving, investing, and paying down debt. Stephanie Genkin, CFP® explores a simple (but not necessarily easy) framework to organize your money so you can begin to work on your most important goals in 2024. Click here to register About the Presenter: Stephanie Genkin, CFP® Stephanie Genkin, CFP® is Brooklyn-based independent fee-only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and…

This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504. **This event is in person only.** Learn how these two databases together can help you find the most comprehensive industry and market reports and statistics, as well as examples in financial statements, social media strategies, and technological innovations. This program will not be recorded. **This event is in person only.** ONLINE - Details will be emailed upon registration Click here to register. Registration for this event is thro…

**This event is online only** Anne Lester discusses her new book, Your Best Financial Life, which offers practical advice on securing your financial future, including how to manage debt and use retirement tools to save. Learn how to secure your financial future without compromising your current lifestyle. Bring your questions! Click here to register About The Presenter: Anne Lester Anne Lester is a retirement expert, author of Your Best Financial Life, media commentator, t…

**This event will be online only** Paisley Demby provides an overview on crafting your company description, analyzing your industry, and identifying your target market. The discussion includes : Drafting Your Company Description Researching Your Industry Drafting the Industry Analysis Section of Your Business Plan Identifying Your Customer Drafting the Target Market Section of your business plan Learn the key pieces of information that a business plan requires and how to get that i…

**This event will be online only** Are you in business and looking to expand your customer base? Do you need a list of vendors or new suppliers? Are you writing a business plan and researching competitors? Looking for a location to launch or expand your business? Want to create charts and maps to compare businesses in your neighborhood? Reference Solutions can help with all of these! Join Bill Carlson as he shares how you can navigate Reference Solutions, a premier database that is one of…

**This event will be online only** This class is part 1 of a two-part series. In this session, learn about what Standard & Poor's Capital IQ database can do for you and the financial data it can provide including; Private and public companies Industries Venture capital Global markets Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

* This event will be online only * Learn about stock prices, and how and why they change. What causes a stock's price to rise and fall? How can I learn how to study stock prices to help me learn how to invest? What resources are available to help me learn? Get the answers to these questions and more. Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Privacy Policy.

This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504. **This event is in person only.** Mergent Intellect offers information on more than 100 million private US, Canadian and global businesses, more than 6000 US public companies and over 200 million residents and local businesses.First Research provides industry reports. Key Business Ratios provides competitive benchmarking data to help you examine the financial soundness of a company. Learn how to search Mergent Intellect, Mergent First Resea…

**This event will be online only** Paisley Demby provides an overview on crafting your company description, analyzing your industry, and identifying your target market. The discussion includes : Drafting Your Company Description Researching Your Industry Drafting the Industry Analysis Section of Your Business Plan Identifying Your Customer Drafting the Target Market Section of your business plan Learn the key pieces of information that a business plan requires and how to get that i…

*Online Only** Peter J. Creedon provides an overview of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and explains the characteristics that drive their performance. The discussion includes : Where to find information about REITs How to evaluate them How to allocate to them as part of a diversified investment portfolio Click here to Register About the Presenter: Peter J Creedon is the Founder and CEO of Crystal Brook Advisors, an Independent Registered Investment Advisor firm based…

**Online Only** Join us for this discussion featuring Karen King, Founder & CEO of Fronterra Global Advisory, Inc. and Amy Morgan, VP, Head of Trade Compliance of Altana. Both share their stories as two women in the Organization of Women in the International Trade Community, including the opportunities and challenges they faced as they navigated their careers. Bring your questions! Program presented as part of World Trade Week NYC 2024 About the Presenters: Amy Morg…

**Online only** Technology has made possible the availability of countless types and varieties of products that can be accessed in countless ways. This means that customers can afford to be selective and want products that meet their changing needs. For your business to be competitive, it is important to know: - What your customers want - Can you provide the product while they still want it - How can you keep customers satisfied - Explore the basic steps of marketing and learn about the fr…

**In-Person Only** This program will be held onsite, 5th Floor Room 504. Factiva provides access to content from more than 20,000 news sources, including newspapers, TV transcripts, newswires, and business magazines. Learn how to use Factiva to research current information on companies, industries, and financial markets. This program will not be recorded. **In-Person Only** Click here to register. Registration for this event is through Eventbrite. Click here to view Eventbrite's Priv…

**This event will be online only** Paisley Demby provides an overview on crafting your company description, analyzing your industry, and identifying your target market. The discussion includes : Drafting Your Company Description Researching Your Industry Drafting the Industry Analysis Section of Your Business Plan Identifying Your Customer Drafting the Target Market Section of your business plan Learn the key pieces of information that a business plan requires and how to get that i…

**This event will be online only** As scams take on new forms and employ novel methods and tactics, more than ever, you must be an educated, savvy consumer. Are you thinking about scam avoidance, cyber safety and ID theft prevention in your daily behavior and choices? An array of consumer scams have dramatically increased, many bolstered by Artificial Intelligence technology. ID theft also remains one of the most common crimes to strike consumers, taking on new forms that may be more difficu…