Business and Financial Planning
Learn new ways to make and save money or explore the steps you need to secure a comfortable retirement.
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Courses
- Explore 250 Legitimate Home Based Business Ideas
- Medicare 101
- Notary Public Review Workshop
- Save Money with Extreme Couponing
Explore 250 Legitimate Home Based Business Ideas
Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a professor of publishing at higher learning institutions across the nation, including Harvard Adult Education.
Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a chamber of commerce president and award-winning business owner, this course will introduce you to 250 legitimate home business ideas, as well as mandatory legal documentation, ways to market your product or service, and how to take tax deductions. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. Students that need to withdraw from the class must do so five business days prior to the start of class for a refund. This course is taught remotely via Zoom.
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Wednesday, 7/30 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm |
ZBFP-033 700 | 10 seats left | $39 |
Medicare 101
The instructor will provide step-by-step instructions on everything everyone needs to know about Medicare. The instructor will advise all that needs to be done (and everything that doesn’t), as well as go over the A/B/C/Ds of Medicare and educate the student so no one will ever have to worry about penalties.
Course will be held in Daycare Center , Room B05
Candy Marrero, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Monday, 6/16 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
ZBFP-080 700 | 10 seats left | $15 |
Notary Public Review Workshop
This workshop prepares you for the New York State notary public test and will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the notary public’s role. Confusing laws, concepts and procedures will be clearly explained and clarified. Examples will be provided to illuminate situations that a notary public is likely to encounter. Topics include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, when to defer to an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. This workshop is a must for candidates who want to become fully aware of the authority, duties and responsibilities involved in becoming a notary. All materials will be provided, including website information, booklets and forms. Also featured is an 80-question practice exam that attempts to emulate the actual New York State mandatory exam. Course fee includes a $18 materials fee.
Course will be held in DCC, Room B05
Victor Bujanow, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Wednesday, 6/11 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZBFP-015 700 | 6 seats left | $57 |
Save Money with Extreme Couponing
Learn how to save money every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are not just for groceries. The savings can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you where to find all different types of coupons, even for high-ticket items; how to find the best coupon apps and websites; how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings; and how to find other people to trade coupons and merchandise with. This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. Students that need to withdraw from the class must do so five business days prior to the start of class for a refund. This course is taught remotely via Zoom.
LeeAnne Krusemark, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Thursday, 7/10 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm |
ZBFP-147 700 | 17 seats left | $29 |
Get in Touch
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Fax: (518) 629-8103
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding college holidays and vacations)