THE WEEK AHEAD

By Gina Tabarusgtabarus@newsday.comApril 7, 2024

TUESDAY

CAREER DECISION-MAKING AND PLANNING

Online: Workshop to assess and match your interests, abilities, values, needs and goals with the world of work. Gain valuable, effective tools to pursue career exploration, for young adults and adults, 7 p.m., hosted by Hempstead Public Library, free, email referencedesk@hempsteadlibrary.info to register for a link, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990.

WEDNESDAY

HANDLING CUSTOMER OBJECTIONS

Hauppauge: Learn a six-step process on how to handle customer objections, presented by The Long Island Advancement of Small Business, 8:45 a.m., Long Island Cares Center for Community Engagement, 75 Davids Dr., $25 in advance, $35 at the door, liasb.com, 516-473-7202.

STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE DIGITAL MARKETING

Online: Unlock the secrets of digital marketing success, learn strategies, trends and tools to boost your online presence, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

QUICKEN AND QUICKBOOKS

Online: A review of the personal finance software Quicken Classic Business and Personal, as well as the small business accounting software QuickBooks, 6 p.m., Shelter Island Public Library, 37 N. Ferry Rd., free, register for a link, shelterislandpubliclibrary.org, 631-749-0042.

LEARN MARKETING STRATEGIES

Online: Learn about developing a marketing plan, performing market research, pricing and more, 7 p.m., Hempstead Public Library, free, email referencedesk@hempsteadlibrary.info to register for a link, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990.

THURSDAY

UNLOCK HR FUNDAMENTALS

Online: Learn how to build a strong foundation for your own employee handbook template to help keep your employees engaged and accountable, as well as a high-level overview of a performance management process to aid with cases of unemployment claims, arbitration and litigation matters, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

SATURDAY

MARKETING STRATEGIES

Greenlawn: Learn how to develop a marketing plan, perform market research, pricing, advertising and tracking your results, 10:30 a.m., Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, free, register, harborfieldslibrary.org, 631-757-4200.