THE WEEK AHEAD

WEDNESDAY 

BUILD YOUR BUSINESS USING SOCIAL MEDIA

Online: Discuss five social media networks, the benefits of using each, how other businesses are using them and more, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., hosted by Hempstead Public Library, free, email referencedesk@hempsteadlibrary.info to register for a link, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990.

PODCASTING FOR BUSINESS SERIES

Centereach: 'Podcasting 101,' is the topic for Week One of this three-part series, learn about using podcasting for help with your business, 9 a.m., Wednesdays through Oct. 30, Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

Online: Learn about the process of starting a business, including grants, obtaining a loan, tax numbers, registration, writing a business plan, marketing and more, 10 a.m., presented by Suffolk County Department of Labor One-Stop Employment Center, free, register for link, suffolkcountyny.gov/labor, 631-853-6600.

BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE AGENT

Online: Learn how to get started in real estate, the realities and management of a commission-based business and how to market, succeed and sustain yourself in the real estate market, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Freeport Memorial Library, free, register for a link, freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.

ESTATE PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

Hauppauge: Learn how to secure your legacy and protect your business' future, 7 p.m., Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Hwy., free, register, hauppaugelibrary.org, 631-979-1600.

STARTING A BUSINESS ON A SMALL BUDGET

East Meadow: Learn the basics of setting up a business, legal entity structures, paying taxes, keeping financial records, insurance, marketing basics, financing and more, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St., free, register, eastmeadow.info, 516-794-2570.

THURSDAY

NURTURING LEADS AND SURVIVING LONG SALES CYCLES

Online: Frank Corrao of Active Web Group shares best practices in nurturing leads for your business, and learn about digital marketing channels and tactics that help small businesses develop leads, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765. 

SATURDAY

STARTING A BUSINESS

Setauket: Learn the basics of setting up a business, including legal structures, paying taxes, keeping financial records, insurance, marketing and financing, 10 a.m., Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., free, resident cardholders register, emmaclark.org, 631-941-4080.

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com