Contact

Kimberly Castaldini 
Farmingdale SBDC 
kim.castaldini@farmingdale.edu 
631-420-2765 

When

Monday May 13, 2013 at 6:00 PM EDT
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Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM EDT


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Where

Huntington Business Incubator 
1268 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
 

 
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Excellence in Entrepreneurship Program

(Huntington Station) 

 

Business Start-up: Creating a Launch Pad
Date: Monday, May 13, 2013  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Fee: FREE
Location: Huntington Business Incubator - 1268 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, 11746

This workshop includes all the basic information an entrepreneur will need to start a small business, including a self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses, the advantages and disadvantages of the various legal structures, sales and employee tax responsibilities, and sources of financing. This session will also include a Citibank representative to discuss financing a small business, credit scores, etc.  Pre-registration required.

 

Business Planning Part 1: Overview & Marketing Section
Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Fee: FREE
Location: Huntington Business Incubator - 1268 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, 11746

This session will cover how to write a business plan, why it’s important, and its potential uses.  It will also include an explanation of the Marketing Section with details on Competitive Analysis and Advantage, Strategy, SWOT Analysis and Market Plan Implementation. Pre-registration required.

 

Business Planning Part 2: Operations & Management Section
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Fee: FREE
Location: Huntington Business Incubator - 1268 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, 11746

The organizational structure of the company is an essential element within a business plan because it
provides a basis from which to project operating expenses. This session will explain the element of the
Operations Plan and include specifics on various types of organizations such as manufacturing, retail, service and not-for-profit. Pre-registration required.

 

Business Planning Part 3: Financial Section
Date: Monday, May 20, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Fee: FREE
Location: Huntington Business Incubator - 1268 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, 11746

Financial Reporting is a critical component of the Business Plan. Understanding how to use financial reports is also important in managing your business. This session will review Business Financial Statement, the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement. We will explore creating a Financial Toolbox that will include: Cash Flow Forecasting, Budgeting, Breakeven Analysis and Sensitivity Analysis. This session would also include a discussion by a Citibank representative on the importance of a business plan and what key issues a banker looks for. Pre-registration required.



Business Planning Part 4: Keys to Success
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Fee: FREE
Location: Huntington Business Incubator - 1268 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, 11746

What separates a successful business from the competition? This session will describe some Helpful Hints and Useful Leadership Characteristics along with detailed Keys to Success. We will also review the
components of the Business Plan as well as discuss how to Minimize Risk and strategies in Financing your Business. Pre-registration required.