Develop critical skills to help your business thrive, either in the classroom or online. Non-English courses are also available.
Strategic Steps for GrowthDevelop a customized 3-year Strategic Growth Action Plan in a nine-month course that will connect you to a group of peers, experts in your industry, and an alumni network.
FastTracRefine your business concept and plan with the guidance of successful entrepreneurs and supportive peer community.
Business PathwaysPublic housing residents: apply for a no-cost program that connects you with the resources, training, licenses, grants, and supplies to launch your business.
NYC Craft EntrepreneurshipLearn how to turn your creative passion into a thriving business on Etsy.
Work with small business advocates to cut through red tape.
Small Business Support CenterVisit one location for licenses, permits, and business support services from multiple agencies.
How-To VideosWatch our videos to learn how to avoid common violations.
Sidewalk Usage GuideLearn about your responsibilities for using the sidewalk in front of your business to advertise, sell goods, or serve food.
Access a network of pro bono lawyers.
Commercial Lease Assistance ProgramGet help with your commercial lease.
Get help identifying a lender or grant opportunity.
Contract Financing Loan FundAccess loans of up to $500,000 at an interest rate of 3% APR to work on a project with a City agency or the NYC Economic Development Corporation.
Bond Collateral Assistance FundReceive collateral assistance for your bond application.
NYC Financial Empowerment CentersGet free one-on-one professional financial counseling to keep your personal finances and credit score on track. Small business owners often rely on their personal credit score for financing their business. You can schedule a free appointment online.
Benefit from tax credits, energy cost savings, and other incentives.
NYC CoolRoofsSave up to 30% on cooling costs for your building by installing a reflective rooftop.
Prepare your business for emergencies and get support after a disruption.
Insurance ConsiderationsLearn about key insurance considerations to manage your business risk.
Emergency PlanningLearn about emergency and business continuity planning
Find talented staff for your business.
Customized TrainingCompetitive grant program that provides up to $400,000 to help businesses invest in their employees.
On the Job TrainingTrain and on-board your new employees with a grant covering up to 70% of wages for their first 280 hours.
"Made in NY" Media Employee TrainingIncrease your team’s technical, creative, and business skills with a grant covering up to 70% of training costs.
Apprentice NYC – CNC Machine OperatorA competitive 18-month program that provides employers with wage support to train and employ entry-level CNC Machine Operator Apprentices.
Learn how to start a worker cooperative or convert an existing business into one.
Industrial Business Service ProvidersGet support for your industrial business.
Immigrant Business InitiativeHelp for businesses run by new New Yorkers.
NYC Development HubSpeed up building plan reviews to obtain construction plan approval.
Opening Your Business Survey Contest RulesThe NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is asking clients about their experience using SBS services to help open their business.
Ensures minority and women-owned businesses have greater access to public contracting opportunities.
Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE) CertificationEnsures that businesses owned, operated, and controlled by individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged have greater access to public contracting opportunities.
Locally-based Business Enterprise (LBE) CertificationEnsures that small construction firms, regardless of the gender or ethnicity of the owner, doing business in economically deprived areas of the City or employing economically disadvantaged persons, have greater access to public contracting opportunities.
Learn how to become a government contractor.
Bond Readiness ProgramPrepare your construction company to get a surety bond.
NYC Construction MentorshipGet expert advice to help grow your construction business.
NYC Goods and Services MentorshipGet expert advice to help grow your goods and services business.
Corporate Alliance ProgramLearn from our corporate partners about how to perform on private contracts.
Procurement Technical Assistance CenterLearn how to successfully compete for contracts from the City, State and Federal governments.
Next Level ServicesTake your business to the next level with these services.
NYC TeamingLearn how to partner with other businesses to pursue larger or new types of contracts.
