Webinars on COVID-19 Relief Loan Programs

In collaboration with TruFund Financial Services, CMP will provide a series of webinars in Chinese Mandarin to help small businesses learn about financing options and the application process on:

• Wednesday, 2/3, 7 PM - 8:30 PM - Emergency Loan Programs for Small Businesses. RSVP: http://bit.ly/CMPFEB03

• Wednesday, 2/10, 7 PM - 8:30 PM - How to Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness. RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/CMPFEB10

• Wednesday, 2/17, 7 PM - 8:30 PM - Getting ready for PPP. RSVP: HTTP://BIT.LY/CMPFEB17

If you have any questions regarding the webinars or need assistance for your small business, please contact us at MoruLiang@cmpny.org.

Webinar on Employment and Workplace Regulations for Small Businesses

CMP will be hosting a webinar with NYC Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday, Jan 20th, 7-8:30 PM, to help small businesses and employers learn more about employment rights and workplace regulations.

The webinar will be held in Chinese Mandarin. RSVP at  http://bit.ly/JAN20CMP .

Webinar on PPP and EIDL Guidelines

Does your business need to apply for the next round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)? Attend the Webinar on New PPP+EIDL Guidelines on Thursday, Jan. 21st, at 12 noon.

Webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin.

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89881057119

Join Via Phone：16468769923, Meeting ID: 898 8105 7119

【REGISTER NOW】Free Webinar: How To Start An Amazon Business

CMP will be hosting a webinar to help aspiring entrepreneurs find out the best way to launch and grow online business on Amazon on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM.

The webinar is designed to help entrepreneurs learn all the essentials to start and run a thriving e-commerce business, from how to set up an Amazon Seller Account, how to choose selling plans, to how to drive traffic to your store, and many other skills needed to successfully run your Amazon business.

Online registration is open. Please register at http://bit.ly/CMP1021.

人力中心下属的商业辅助中心将于10月21日举办亚马逊营销创业讲座。届时将会邀请专业人士为大家讲授亚马逊创业的具体流程，相关费用及运营策略等实务技能，还将会分析当前互联网创业所面临的机遇和挑战。该讲座除了帮助大家掌握亚马逊营销的基础技能外，亦能够加深了解网络创业的营商环境。

讲座时间为10月21日，星期三晚上7:00 至 8:30。讲座报名链接：http://bit.ly/CMP1021

Small Business Bootcamp - Starting Sat. 9/26

Our 26th annual Small Business Bootcamp is starting this Saturday, 9/26! Limited seats are still available. Register today: email us at larrymei@cmpny.org!

This is a series of 10-week courses designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and resources required to start and grow successful businesses. Course topics range from entity formation and business regulations to financial management and access to capital, presented by lawyers, accountants, insurance experts, small business financial experts, etc.

Courses will be held every Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm, from 9/26 through 12/12. For more information and to register, please email us at larrymei@cmpny.org.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Webinar

In partnership with the NYC Small Business Services, we will be hosting a free Search Engine Optimization (SEO) webinar on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Sign up to get insights from our experts and guest speakers to learn more about the future of digital means for your business development! At the end of the webinar, you will be able to:

• Define the top 9 factors that search engines use to rank websites

• Evaluate real websites (including your own) for their strengths and weaknesses

• Raise your website’s ranking using keywords, tags, backlinks, and more

The webinar will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Register now while seats are still available: rb.gy/dkqvuw. For more information, please contact us at MoruLiang@cmpny.org.

Webinar - Building Your Own Business Website

In collaboration with NYC Small Business Services, we will be hosting a free webinar on “Building Your Own Business Website” on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00PM. The webinar is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners learn about digital marketing skills to promote business and using online tools to build a business website.

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. To RSVP, please visit https://rb.gy/wfycry. For more information, please contact us at MoruLiang@cmpny.org.

FREE Social Media Marketing Webinar

Do you want to find out how social media marketing really works, and how you can use social media platforms in a right way to connect with your potential clients? Sign up for our upcoming Social Media Marketing Webinar which will take place on Wednesday, 7/29/20, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

The webinar will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. For registration: https://bit.ly/2ZnGaEU

CMP Appoints Larry Mei Director of Entrepreneurship

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Larry Mei from Senior Business Counselor of its Business Outreach Center (CMP BOC) to Director of Entrepreneurship effective July 1, 2020.

Larry providing counseling services to an entrepreneur

Larry has over ten years of extensive knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship development and micro-financing. He originally joined CMP BOC as a Business Counselor, assisting entrepreneurs and business owners in overcoming challenges and building successful micro enterprises. In his new role as Director of Entrepreneurship, Larry will be leading our economic development team to design programs and strategies in supporting small businesses and promoting/rebuilding the community’s economic engine. Larry is a graduate of Baruch College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He is also a former business owner in e-commerce. During his leisure time, Larry loves hiking, kayaking and swimming. He also enjoys traveling and eating great food.

About CMP BOC:

CMP’s Business Outreach Center (CMP BOC) empowers our community through strengthening its small businesses.  We operate one of New York State’s 24 certified Entrepreneurial Assistance Centers (EAC).  CMP BOC offers entrepreneurship training, individual technical assistance, and resource referral, and helps small business over crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricane Sandy, and 9/11. 

Over the past 10 years, we assisted over 930 entrepreneurs and small business owners through one-on-one counseling and coaching services. In addition, we hosted 712 workshops and seminars, helped 122 businesses increase sales by $4.2 million, created 137 jobs, and assisted businesses to secure $4.5 million loans and grants.  CMP BOC is a community partner of the BOC Network, serving the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.

Small Business Credit and Financing Webinar

We will host a Small Business Credit and Financing Webinar (Mandarin) on Thursday, July 16th at 7:00 PM.

If you are seeking financial support to launch or grow your business, you are at the right place! Experienced financial experts will review short-term and long-term financing options for entrepreneurs, and will share insights about what lenders look for in loan applicants.

Please RSVP at bit.ly/2020JULY16. Questions? Please contact us at larrymei@cmpny.org.

Is Your Business Ready to Reopen?

Partnering with Jia Law Group, we will host a webinar on Business Reopening Guidance and Commercial Lease Issues on Wednesday, June 17th at 2 pm to help small business owners prepare for their reopening, and share how to protect their businesses from commercial lease issues related to COVID-19.

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at bit.ly/2U6b3KZ. For more information, please contact us at larrymei@cmpny.org.

How to Use Online Food Delivery to Promote Your Restaurant Business

We will host a webinar on How to Use Online Food Delivery to Promote Your Restaurant Menu on Thursday, May 21, from 8 PM-9 PM. We will be providing strategies to help restaurants promote business and increase revenue. The webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin. Please RSVP at bit.ly/2020MAY21. For more information, please contact Larrymei@cmpny.org.

Additional Relief Funds for Small Business

The Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program have been expanded with $310 billion in additional funds, which will be available very soon.

It's a first-come, first-served basis and demand is already extremely high. So act fast! Contact us at Larrymei@cmpny.org for application details and assistance.

We encourage you to talk to your banker over the weekend, if possible. We can also refer you to a lender if you don’t have one already.

CARES Act for Small Businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty and stress for many American small businesses. Part of the government’s response to assist businesses during this time is the recent passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses and nonprofits keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn.

Want to learn more about what to expect and how to prepare to file for a loan? Contact our Business Outreach Center (BOC) at larrymei@cmpny.org for assistance.

Is Your Business Affected by COVID-19?

Do you know that the City provides assistance and relief for small businesses across the City seeing a reduction in revenue because of COVID-19?

NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund

The City will provide relief for small businesses across the City seeing a reduction in revenue because of COVID-19. Businesses with fewer than 100 employees who have seen sales decreases of 25% or more will be eligible for zero interest loans of up to $75,000 to help retain employees and ensure business continuity.

NYC Employee Retention Grant Program

The City is also offering small businesses with fewer than 5 employees a grant to cover 40% of payroll costs for two months to help retain employees.

Want to know more these programs or need help in applications? CMP Business Outreach Center can help! Contact us at larrymei@cmpny.org today.

Business Finance Workshops

Want to get an in-depth business financial education in just two days? You are in the right place!

CMP, in partnership with NYC Small Business Services, is excited to bring you a 2-session Business Finance Workshop on Wednesdays, March 11th &18th, 2020, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Budding entrepreneurs and small business owners, please join us for this educational workshop to learn more about business finance!

We will be discussing topics including:

•  Basic financial terms and financial statements

• Difference between a business’s startup and operating expenses

• Value of creating research-based projections

• Methods to determine your pricing and projected sales

• How to use ROI to compare your business’s financials against industry benchmark

• & Many more

Register now while seats are still available! Workshops will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. For more information, please contact CMP Business Outreach Center at (212) 571-1698 or visit us at 123 Walker Street, New York, NY 10013.

2019 Small Business Bootcamp

On the past Saturday, December 14th, 12 aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners successfully completed our 2019 Small Business Bootcamp with their business plans!

Over the past 10 weeks, we covered topics including legal aspects of starting a business, commercial lease negotiation, financial projections and analysis, e-commerce and online marketing, intellectual property, and etc. Participants have developed necessary business management skills, learned how to refine business concepts, devised early-stage marketing plans, and prepared action plans.

Special THANKS go to our fantastic group of experienced professionals and government representatives for sharing their professional knowledge and creating an excellent learning environment to spark new business ideas. As the learning continues outside of the program, CMP is looking forward to continuing providing technical assistance in our students’ future entrepreneurial journeys.

Small Business Credit and Financing Workshop

Are you looking to establish business credit and secure business financing, but not sure where to start?You are in the right place!

CMP, in partnership with Bank of America, is excited to present you a FREE Small Business Credit and Financing Workshop on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Topics that will be discussed include building business credit, establishing a banking relationship, securing short term and long term financing, and more! Budding entrepreneurs and small business owners should not miss the opportunity to connect with local commercial lenders!

Register today while seats are still available! Workshop will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. For more information or register, please contact CMP at (212) 571-1698 / (646) 292-9672.

Pursue What You Find Fulfilling - Work For Yourself @50+

If you are an older adult thinking about entrepreneurship, or interested in exploring options for self-employment and financial stability, come join our AARP Foundation Work For Yourself@50+ workshop and get inspired!

Small Business Legal Clinic

Are you dealing with legal problems in operating your business? We are here to help!

CMP in partnership with Volunteers of Legal Service is excited to bring you a Small Business Legal Clinic that will allow you to engage in discussion around the potential legal issues in your business operations on Thursday, November 7th, 2019, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. If you need assistance, join us!

Budding entrepreneurs and small business owners will get the chance to meet up with pro bono attorneys and receive free one-on-one consultations relating to your business formation, commercial leases, contracts, copyrights, trademarks, and more! Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information, please contact CMP at (212) 571-1698 or (646) 292-9672.