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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.
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