Government Agencies

U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. SBA's programs include financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans.

Empire State Development Corporation
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York State's lead economic development agency. Our organization, with co-headquarters in Albany and New York City, is supported by a network of 18 additional ESD Offices throughout the state and around the world.

The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SBS serves as a single point of access for all questions that local businesses have when it comes to interacting with government. It can help you resolve issues with city agencies, obtain permits and licensing, access financing and incentives, bid on government contracts, hire and train your workforce, and take advantage of the benefits of being in New York City.

Department of Youth and Community Development
The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) was created in 1996 in order to consolidate resources and provide the City of New York with higher-quality, more efficient youth and family programming. Its central task is administering available city, state, and federal funds to strong and effective community-based organizations.

Internal Revenue Services Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
This IRS website provides business resources, guidance on tax-related responsibilities for an employer, small business forms and publications, information about deductible business expenses, self-employment filing requirements, and online learning and educational products.

U.S. Census Bureau
The Census is a great resource to help you identify your market – you can start by clicking on American FactFinder. It also provides business and industry economic indicators, economic census, NAICS, foreign trade statistics, and local employment dynamics.

United States Patent and Trademark Office
This website provides all you need to know about Intellectual Property. It contains information regarding patent, trademarks, forms, fees, guides and manuals.

Research

Brooklyn Business Library
This website is designed to help you explore the variety of resources that can be found in the Brooklyn Business Library. It offers business-related information to guide you in your realization of personal and professional goals.

SIBL – New York Science Industry and Business Library
The Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), the nation's largest public information center devoted solely to science and business, was created by merging The New York Public Library's extensive resources and services in these areas.

SIBL – NYC Small Business Resource Center
The SIBL’s NYC Small Business Resource Center website provides how-to business videos, services directory, business owner’s manual, events, online forums, and it is an excellent resource for business owners.

Elected Officials

Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez

Congressman Edolphus Towns

NYC Councilman Charles Barron

Other Resources

TheBeeHive.org

TheBeehive.org is a free nonprofit English/Spanish website with easy-to-use tools and information to help you improve your life. Write and save a business plan, design your own business cards, learn how to buy your first home, and get information on managing your money, health, education and more.