THE WEEK AHEAD
ONGOING
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING
Online: The New York Small Business Development Center offers free counseling sessions for startups, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners, by appointment, with a business adviser. Get assistance with outlining a business plan, financing for a small-business owner and more. To schedule an appointment visit nysbdc.org/appointment.html.
MONDAY
DONATIONS NEEDED
Farmingville: Nearly new or gently used tops and blazers are needed to help Dress for Success Brookhaven continue to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing professional attire to thrive in work and life, donations accepted 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, Brookhaven Town Hall (north entrance), 1 Independence Hill, brookhaven.dressforsuccess.org.
TUESDAY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY
Online: Learn the basics of starting a business, types of companies, skills needed for success and more, for those living with a disability and their family members, 6 p.m., presented by the New York State Center for Disability Entrepreneurship at Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
WHY AND HOW TO PREPARE A BUSINESS PLAN
Online: Learn the components of a business plan, startup costs, how to prepare a budget, cash flow projections, how to use a business plan to get financing and more, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., provided through Hempstead Public Library, free, email referencedesk@hempsteadlibrary.info to register for a link, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990.
HOW TO GET APPROVED FOR AN SBA LOAN
Centereach: Explore Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs, learn the differences between them, qualifications for programs and how to choose a program that will work for you, for startup and established businesses, 8:30 a.m. networking, 9 a.m. presentation, Miller Business Center, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, reserve, millerbusinesscenter.org, 631-585-9393, ext. 133.
Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols Newsday Live presents a special evening of music and conversation with local singers who grabbed the national spotlight on shows like "The Voice," "America's Got Talent,""The X-Factor" and "American Idol." Newsday Senior Lifestyle Host Elisa DiStefano leads a discussion and audience Q&A as the singers discuss their TV experiences, careers and perform original songs.
Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols Newsday Live presents a special evening of music and conversation with local singers who grabbed the national spotlight on shows like "The Voice," "America's Got Talent,""The X-Factor" and "American Idol." Newsday Senior Lifestyle Host Elisa DiStefano leads a discussion and audience Q&A as the singers discuss their TV experiences, careers and perform original songs.
