In this session, Economic Development Specialist Man-Li Lin will help you understand how to turn a business idea into a viable venture. Topics will include:

• Evaluating and refining your business idea

• Conducting market research

• Writing a business plan and preparing financial projections

• Funding options, including franchise opportunities

Bio:

Ms. Man-Li Lin is an Economic Development Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration Metro New York District Office. She also serves in district roles as an International Trade Officer.

Prior to joining the SBA, Man-Li served as a Business Services Representative and an Employment Services Representative for the New York State Department of Labor.

She also founded the Long Island Families Adopt Children from China (FCC LI) Chinese School and the TzuChi Foundation Long Island Chinese School.

Man-Li holds a Master of Science in Management Engineering in Computer Science and a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language from Long Island University in the U.S. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature with a minor in Secondary Education from National Taiwan University.

Online class hosted on Zoom. Registration not required. Trainer subject to change.

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