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The New Normal: Adapting Your Small Business Playbook

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    As part of the City's commitment to spur economic growth, SBS released The New Normal: Adapting Your Small Business Playbook, a handbook filled with tools, technologies, and strategies to help entrepreneurs stabilize their business, protect their staff and customers, and build and grow beyond the pandemic.
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Reopening NYC Businesses

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Help Support NYC Small Businesses

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    Neighborhood businesses keep New York going 24/7. Here are the top 3 ways you can support the small businesses that make our city a unique place to live:

    1. Shop safely in person or online
    2. Buy a gift card
    3. Order delivery or curbside pickup

    Find options to help you Shop Your City here.

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Temporary Business Accessory Sign Program in Effect

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NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses

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    The Online Directory of Certified Businesses is a searchable list of M/WBE, LBE, and EBE certified businesses across the New York City area. Directory listings include company details (including what goods/services they sell or provide) and contact information.

Businesses

We help businesses start, operate, and grow by:

  • Helping minority and women-owned businesses (M/WBEs) get City-certified and compete for contracts
  • Connecting entrepreneurs to free resources ranging from business courses to legal services
  • Explaining government rules and regulations
  • Helping entrepreneurs apply for funding to launch or grow a business

Contact us for more information.

Quick Links

Programs & Initiatives

NYC Business Solutions Centers

Access free services to start, operate, and grow a small business.

NYC Business Reopening Guide

Find out when and how you can safely reopen your non-essential business.

NYC Business Quick Start

Interagency effort providing a sole point of contact to cut through red tape.

Workplace Requirement

Beginning 12/27, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is needed wherever you work.

WE NYC

Empowering women to start, operate, and grow businesses.

Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

By continuing to take precautions, New Yorkers can slow the spread of COVID-19.

Business Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

Prepare your business for emergencies and get support after a disruption.

NYC PTAC

Learn how to successfully compete for contracts from the City, State and Federal governments.