Resources and Links
U.S. Small Business Administration (NY District Office)
Free financial assistance and counseling
Website: http://www.sba.gov
Phone: (212) 264-2454
SBA Women's Business Center
Provides startup worksheets targeted to women entrepreneurs
Website: http://www.onlinewbc.gov
Phone: (202) 205-6673
U.S. Department of Commerce
Website: http://www.doc.gov
Phone: (202) 482-2000
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. census data
Website: http://www.census.gov
Phone: (212) 264-4730
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Nationwide network for local chambers
Website: http://www.uschamber.org
Phone: (800) 649-9719
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Internal Revenue Service
Tax payer education coordinator/Manhattan office
Tax related issues
Website: http://www.irs.gov
Phone: (212) 436-1021
Federal Trade Commission
To find federal disclosure information on franchise opportunities
Website: http://www.ftc.gov
Phone: (212) 264-1207
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
To obtain a federal trademark, service mark, or trade name
Website: http://www.uspto.gov
Phone: (800) 786-9199
U.S. Department of Labor
To find regulations related to wages, other labor laws, and equal pay provision
Website: http://www.dol.gov
Phone: (212) 337-2319
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New York State Department of State - Division of Licensing
Information on filing incorporation papers, trademark, trade names
Website: http://www.dos.state.ny.us
Phone: (212) 417-5747
Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform
Online help for businesses in the area of licenses and permits
Website: http://www.gorr.state.ny.us/gorr/bizhelp_link.html
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Questions pertaining to the laws and regulations governing New York
Website: http://www.tax.state.ny.us
Phone: (800) 225-5829
Empire State Development Corporation
NYS provides information on programs and where to get assistance
Website: http://www.nylovessmallbiz.com
Phone: (800) ILOVENY
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New York State Contract Reporter
Provides weekly listing of bidding opportunities for New York State
Website: http://www.nyscr.com
Phone: (888) 697-7787
Workforce Development in New York State
Provides services and training to employers and job seekers
Website: http://www.wdsny.org
Small Business Development Center
Provides technical assistance to existing businesses and startups
Website: http://www.sba.gov/sbdc
Phone: (800) 732-SBDC
New York State Public Service Commission
Information regarding complaints related to utilities
Website: http://www.dps.state.ny.us
Phone: (800) 342-3377
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New York City Official Website
General Information
Website: http://www.nyc.gov
New York City Department of Small Business Services
Provides variety assistance to NYC existing and startup businesses
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/sbs
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
Handles business licensing requirements for NYC businesses
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca
New York City Department of Health
Handles business licensing requirements for NYC businesses
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh
New York City Economic Development Corporation
Provides information on business programs available through the City
Website: http://www.newyorkbiz.com
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New York City Department of Finance
Handles questions regarding taxes and fees associated with small businesses
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof
New York City Department of Buildings
Provides and issues zoning, building code compliance, building permits and more
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob
New York City Department of City Planning's Zoning Information Desk
Provides general zoning information relating to the zoning of specific properties and more
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp or (212) 720-3291
New York's Public Library Small Business Resource Center
Provides business assistance and resource information
Website: http://www.nypl.org/smallbiz
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Links
This page serves to link past and present Brooklyn Business Center clients with entrepreneurs seeking products, services and expertise.
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