Intensive, hands-on workshop series focused on essential small business topics designed to build your brand and take your business to the next level.
AI for Beginners: A Five-Part Creative Series
September 19th – November 14th, 2026 | Saturdays, 9:00 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 five-part series takes you from “I’ve never touched AI” to confidently using it as a creative partner in your everyday work.
Each Saturday builds on the last: you’ll start with the fundamentals, then move into brainstorming, branding, design, and finally pulling it all together into a real business workflow. By the last class, AI won’t feel like a mystery; it’ll feel like a tool you reach for without thinking twice.
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 nonprofit teams anyone curious about putting AI to work. No prior experience necessary.
Schedule: Five sessions, held every other Saturday from September 12 through November 7
What to bring: Your laptop, your ideas, and a willingness to experiment.
Investment: $100 for the full five-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.
Each class builds on the last, giving you practical knowledge you can apply immediately to your business.
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 sessions held every other Saturday, September 26 – December 5, 2026, with online homework weeks in between.
Investment: $100 for the full 6-week 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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