Nonprofit workshops that provide step-by-step guidance to properly start up and operate an IRS tax exempt nonprofit organization. Each workshop will start with a 30 minute summary of the previous "Nonprofit Introduction Workshop" and will cover daily tasks, mission statements, steps to proper business start up, legal & accounting, business development, credit repair, insurance and cash management. We will then start 2 hour "do it yourself" step-by-step instructionals on business development, fun …

The goal is to gather business minded professionals in Finance, Accounting, IT and Management and create a powerful working group to provide full range of business services. Ideal members will be CPAs, Lawyers, Real-Estate Professionals, other industry experts. Members should have desire to launch business service company. I would expect everyone who join to have open mind and respect other people's ideas. We will keep this group open until we get required number of professionals. We will plan t …

This is a group of financial professionals, accountants, technologists, economists, traders, engineers, housewives, househusbands, laborers, professors, students, activists and workers interested in reforming, revolutionizing and improving our financial system. We discuss and act regularly. Everyone is welcome! We meet at Columbia University's International Affairs Building on the corner of 118th and Amsterdam in room 409 or room 410 from 3 to 5 and go for dinner afterwards at Amsterdam.

Integrity Buddies are a community who have a daily practice working together as accountability teams. Daily integrity practice includes declaring your possibility, planning an hourly plan with actions that align with your commitments, and following up with a short call to review your day with your triad of buddies. Lean more at http://integritybuddies.com

Have you ever thought about investing in the rapidly growing forex industry? Interested in managed funds or accounts? What about starting a broker or forex specific hedgefund? Or maybe you're a registered CTA or professional trader? This is the group for you led by industry experts who have been on the inside and know how it works. Come check it out!

The NYC Not for Profit Finance Club is a club whose members are either a Board Member, Senior Manager of a not for profit, or service provider like Auditor, Accountant, etc. It's members specialize in either providing financial services or seek such services for the organization they serve. The purpose of the club is to provide industry specific information relating to financial compliance and other similar changes to its members. We will also help members network by hosting exclusive networ …

G.O.A.L.S is a goal setting and keeping group that I have started for women in the NYC area. If you are like me and love to make goals but keeping them is another story, then join my group. I want to form a group where a small group of women (6-7) can share their specific goals, put them into action, and have a group to be held accountable to. In essence, have a goal in mind, work towards it, and every month we’ll get together and see how much you have progressed. I was looking to join a similar …

Being an entrepreneur, a solopreneur, or self-employed is a dream that many of us live and many others have. But there are downsides to the dream. Working in isolation, taking on too many obligations and not creating a clear plan for success can hinder even the most brilliant self-starter. This meetup provides a forum for you to network (not sell) with others, find accountability partners and brainstorm with people from your industry and other industries in order to get outside your box and into …

"A goal properly set is halfway reached." - Abraham Lincoln "For me, goals are my road map to the life I want. They have helped me accomplish things I once thought were impossible." - Catherine Pulsifer These quotes touch upon the reasons why Hoboken Goal Setting Group ("HGSG") was formed.  The day you make goal setting and professional development a habit is the day you take your life on a different course.  Goal setting has been cited time and time again as the single differentiating factor be …

This is a meetup group for the graduates of the Discover Bookkeeping course offered by The Bookkeeping Company of New York City. The group will provide opportunities to continue to get together, socialize, and share information regarding bookkeeping.

This is a group for people who are willing to take CPA exam in 2013. All of us are busy with our full time jobs, families other priories and commitments. It is hard for us to take time out and prepare for the CPA exam. I am starting this meetup to get a group of people who are willing to take CPA exam in 2013 and preparing for the CPA exam together. We will start studying for the CPA exam after work hours and weekends. I believe the more the people study together the more motivated and committed …

The new Stanford course (January 2013) has been updated for iOS 6. Get the Stanford lectures and assignments from iTunes U — Winter 2013 Class, Fall 2011 Class Download Xcode from the Mac App Store. Sign up for an Apple iOS Dev Center account (the free account is all you need; the $99 paid account allows you to run your apps on your iOS device and to publish your apps in the App Store). Stanford's CS193P iPad and iPhone Application Development class is a university-level computer science cours …

NYC gay massage and male bodywork for men Meet with gay and bisexual men who enjoy male bodywork for men and man to man massage  exchange, male massage and gay massage in the New York City tri-state area. Join us if you are interested in bodywork and m4m massage as methods of relaxation, stress relief and intimacy. We welcome both experienced as well as those new to male bodywork and gay massage who wish to expand their knowledge and enjoyment in bodywork and massage, gay tantra, sacred touch an …

As a startup solo-preneur myself at http://facebook.com/learnosaurus I often run into a lot of things that can be solved by talking them out and bouncing ideas off others. I don't have an official advisory board, and it's often difficult to snag enough dedicated people to show up on a regular basis. So this is my proposed solution. Come one, come all, founders and partners of startups in NYC that are education-based. We can act as our own "mutual" advisory board and share war-stories about lega …

A user group for Harlem-based businesses and QuickBooks consultants.

Many thanks to Investor Llew for his years of dedicated service to the novice/intermediate investor community, having founded this meetup!  I have personally observed Llew work tirelessly to promote financial astuteness and make it accessible to all.   I feel comfortable saying that his investor education program has been one of the most comprehensive and targeted programs I've ever seen.  Having gotten to know Llew over the past couple of years, I can also say unequivocally that he has proudly …

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the site …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

This class will teach you everything you need to know to maximize the professional benefits of Twitter. Learn how to set up your account, start tweeting, and follow the people who can provide beneficial industry knowledge. We will teach you how to attract new and relevant followers for your account. Whether you are looking to advance in your job - or find a new job, use Twitter to establish your personal brand. Start Twitter groups and get yourself named to Twitter groups. We will review #FF and …

This is the meet-up group link of the Malverne Constitution Discussion Group The Malverne Constitution discussion Group is an organization which encourages American Citizens to stay informed about current affairs and to support individual accountability rather than larger government more entitlements and higher taxes to support such endeavors. We encourage not only reading and studying the Constitution of the US, but also the federalist papers and any other original documents/discussions on the …

Learn how to get the most out of your QuickBooks software. Meet with other Bronx-based small business owners, who use QuickBooks, to trade tips and socialize!

This is a group for like minded WOMEN that want to loose weight and/or maintain weight loss. We will trade recipes, share tips and tricks in the kitchen, talk fitness and exercise fads, talk about emotional eating, discuss the latest in cutting edge scientific nutrition theory. We will support each other and hold each other accountable when we have trouble holding ourselves accountable. My father always said "if you want to be successful in life surround yourself with other successful people". I …

This is a private Group for the Fernandez/Lopez/etc. families and friends to work on healthier lifestyles, eating better, and moving more! First thing's first: Join the Group. You can create a Meetup account, or login directly with your Facebook account. We can plan face-to-face Meetups when we're all in the same area, but we can also use the Group's Mailing list and Discussion board to keep in touch on the regular. Here are some other ideas: -Upload 'before' (and goal!) photos to our Photos sec …

This is a group for high achievers and successful people! Are you having a hard time achieving goals on your own, exploring your passion, or figuring out what's next in your life? Do you need help prioritizing what actions to take next, or which actions to take to yield the fastest and most impactful results? Do you need a support system to hold you accountable for taking action? Whether it's a personal or business goal, this group will support you and hold you accountable for creating success i …

The Entrepreneur and Small Business Mentorship Group is where success and accountability begin. Our focus is on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to create a business model, set achievable goals, blow past roadblocks and support one another. This small group of no more than 14 members at each event and works with a serious and respected mentor to accomplish these things, as well as giving out referrals. We distinguish ourselves by the high-end coaching of our mentor, …

Calling everyone from Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills and beyond! What makes ! Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills Great neighborhood in the best city on the planet? The history, style, attitude, and diversity . . . sure, all of that is great. But the restaurants and local food establishments which have helped shape the cultural fabric of local neighborhoods . . . The places where the locals go . . . Well that my friends, is gold. Join me to experien …

INTRO TO SPORTS MARKETING CLASSES Are you looking to learn more about the sports marketing industry? Introduction to Sports Marketing will teach you about the fastest growing marketing industry; types of jobs; various job titles; how to apply for jobs; how to grow your professional network and how to get an informational interview or internship! We will discuss the many jobs you can have working at a team, a league, a brand, an agency and much more! This class will be instructional with plenty …

The NYC Business and QuickBooks Support Network provides basic QuickBooks training and support, financial advice and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. If you a QuickBooks ProAdvisor or provide financial services to your clients and looking to expand into QuickBooks training and consulting, join us instead at http://www.meetup.com/NYC-QuickBooks-ProAdvisor-Network.