Intensive workshop series focused on essential small business topics. Real skills, hands-on practice, built for business owners who are ready to move. Here’s what’s happening this fall:
- AI for Beginners (Sept 19 – Nov 7) – Build a brand and marketing materials with AI.
- Business Financials 101 (Sept 19 – Oct 24) – The financial fundamentals every entrepreneur needs.
- Launch Your Business Online (Sept 26 – Dec 5) – Leave with a live website, professional email, active social presence, and verified Google Business Profile.
Full details and registration links below.
AI for Beginners: A Four-Part Creative Series
September 19th – November 7th, 2026 | Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | In-Person
AI isn’t just for tech experts anymore; it’s becoming one of the most useful tools in your business toolkit. This four-part series takes you from “I’ve never touched AI” to confidently using it as a creative partner in your business.
What you’ll walk away with:
- The confidence to talk to AI and get results you can actually use.
- A complete brand (name, logo direction, colors, voice, and customer profiles).
- Professional-looking graphics, flyers, and marketing materials, no design background needed.
- A clearer plan for your website, marketing, and day-to-day business tasks.
- Hours back in your week, thanks to smarter, faster workflows.
Who it’s for: Beginners, entrepreneurs, small business owners, marketers, designers, freelancers, and anyone curious about putting AI to work. No prior experience necessary.
Schedule: 4 in-person sessions, held every other Saturday from September 19 through November 7 (no class October 31), 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Investment: $75 for the full four-part series (payable by check or money order).
Click the link here to register → Register Here
Business Financials 101: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
September 19th – October 24th, 2026 | Saturdays, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | In-Person
Over five hands-on sessions, you’ll learn the financial fundamentals every entrepreneur needs to confidently launch, manage, and grow a business. Whether you’re just getting started or already operating a business, this series will help you understand your financial responsibilities, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions that support long-term success.
What you’ll learn:
- How to choose the right business entity (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietorship, and more).
- The financial systems every entrepreneur should have in place from day one.
- How to pay yourself properly based on your business structure and prepare for taxes year-round.
- How to confidently read and understand financial statements, even if you don’t have an accounting background.
- The most common financial mistakes that derail small businesses and how to avoid them.
Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs, freelancers, side hustlers, and small business owners who want to strengthen their financial knowledge, make smarter business decisions, and build a business on a solid financial foundation.
Schedule: 5 weekly sessions held Saturdays from September 19 – October 24, 2026 (no class October 10), 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Investment: $100 for the complete five-part series (payable by check or money order).
Click the link here to register → Register Here
Launch Your Business Online: A Hands-On Series
September 26th – December 5th, 2026 | Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | In-Person
Over 12 weeks, you’ll build everything your business needs to show up online, with expert guidance and hands-on support every step of the way.
The program kicks off September 26th with your first in-person session. From there, you’ll meet every other Saturday through December 5th, with virtual homework weeks in between. Each week’s assignments are real business deliverables. You’ll be actively building your business the entire time, not just studying it.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A live, multi-page website with payment processing enabled
- A professional business email (you@yourdomain.com)
- An active social media presence with content published and ready to grow
- A verified Google Business Profile so local customers can find you
- The tools and habits to keep building long after the program ends
Who it’s for: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to launch their business online and committed to doing the work.
Schedule: 6 in-person sessions held every other Saturday, September 26 – December 5, 2026, with online homework weeks in between. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Investment: $100 for the full series (payable by check or money order). Plus approximately $60–$90 for third-party tools like website hosting and a domain name.
Click the link here to register → Register Here
📞 Have questions? Call us at (631) 851-6214
📧 Or email us at eapcenter@sunysuffolk.edu
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