General Resources
- Department of Homeland Security: offers guidance in developing a Business Continuity Plan.
- Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers (EAC): provides instruction, training, technical assistance and support services to new and aspiring entrepreneurs in local communities.
- New York Small Business Development Centers (NYSBDC): provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with confidential business counseling, training, and business research at no cost.
- NYC Small Business Services: helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
- Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – Find a local SBDC near you, SBDCNet – Find Your Local SBDC Office
- The M/WBE Leadership Association is funded by the NYC Council and its member organizations are available to help you get certified as an M/WBE, develop proposals, secure funds for projects, and connect to potential customers.
- Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC): Organization that caters to entrepreneurs at all business stages, community organizations, advocates, and leaders, to co-design and tailor programs to help Black entrepreneurs start and grow thriving businesses across the five boroughs.
- Alternative Lenders Directory: ESD supports Alternative Lenders throughout New York State so they are better able to meet the financing needs of small businesses.
