SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
We’ve helped over 3,400 entrepreneurs save nearly $22.6M in small business services. Apply now and get access to the essential resources, expert guidance, and professional services tailored to fit the current needs of your business—at no cost to you.
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CONNECT
YOUR BUSINESS
Building connections is key to growing your business, but finding the right spaces isn't always easy. At Start Small Think Big, we've built a robust network of talented volunteers, thriving small business owners, and supportive corporate and community organizations where you can exchange ideas and expand your community.
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"Ask an Expert"" events create space for entrepreneurs to connect, share insights, and support one another—whether by leading a panel or joining the conversation. Designed to foster peer learning, business networking, and collaborative problem-solving, these events highlight the voices of our #AllForSmall community and equip participants with practical tools to navigate real-world small business challenges.
For members of the #AllForSmall Community, we highlight our entrepreneurs in our blogs and newsletters to our digital audience of +30K subscribers. If this is the type of business exposure you are looking for, apply today.
For members of the Start Small Community, we feature entrepreneurs in social media campaigns, this is a great way to gain new followers and expand your reach. Apply to today.
SCALE YOUR
BUSINESS
Want to boost sales and grow your business sustainably? Our experts can help you refine pricing, create future scenario projections, and set up contracts that enable business growth. Together, we'll chart a path that protects your current success while laying out how best to scale your business.
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Before doing any financial projections, you need a clear pricing strategy. Understand the true cost of producing your products and services. Set prices that meet your financial goals. Address common pricing challenges, such as rising costs and shifts in customer demand, and explore effective pricing strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining competitiveness.
Learn how to estimate business revenue from various income streams. Analyze your products and services, customer segments, and sales channels to uncover trends and seasonal patterns. This helps entrepreneurs better manage their business finances, allocate marketing resources and time more effectively, plan for inventory and staffing, and set achievable business growth goals.
Understand what your business contracts say and how to structure them to protect and get the best results for you and your business. Learn the key elements of a business contract with expert advice on drafting and reviewing agreements. Get guidance on contract negotiation and enforcement techniques to minimize legal risk and ensure your agreements are effective.
Misclassifying workers can result in costly fines and legal consequences. Get expert guidance on properly classifying employees vs. independent contractors, and ensure you're in full compliance with state and federal labor laws when hiring, onboarding, and managing your workforce. Receive professional support in drafting, reviewing, and updating worker agreements to meet your business's specific needs.
Whether you're seeking investors or exploring small business loans, get clear insights into the legal aspects of securing and managing investments in your business. Receive expert legal advice to understand how different funding options impact business ownership, compliance obligations, and your business’s future growth.
GET YOUR
FINANCES RIGHT
Make the most out of every dollar you have using financial modeling, bookkeeping, and pricing strategies to plan for financial growth. All you need is the right guidance — that’s where our experts come in.
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Before doing any financial projections, you need a clear pricing strategy. Understand the true cost of producing your products and services. Set prices that meet your financial goals. Address common pricing challenges, such as rising costs and shifts in customer demand, and explore effective pricing strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining competitiveness.
Learn how to estimate business revenue from various income streams. Analyze your products and services, customer segments, and sales channels to uncover trends and seasonal patterns. This helps entrepreneurs better manage their business finances, allocate marketing resources and time more effectively, plan for inventory and staffing, and set achievable business growth goals.
Learn to estimate your business cash needs in different scenarios and plan the timing of significant expenditures, such as hiring employees/contractors, buying equipment, purchasing inventory, or opening a physical location. Explore key cash flow management strategies to support both short-term and long-term financial stability.
Once you set your pricing strategy and estimate your sales projections, it's time to check if your pricing makes sense when compared with your business expenses. Learn how to calculate your break-even point and forecast profitability using a Profit & Loss statement. Analyze different financial scenarios and evaluate the potential impact of your decisions, like entering a new market, launching a new product line, or adjusting your pricing strategy.
Organize your financial transactions so you'll know where your money is going. Understand how different areas of your business are performing, and gather the data you need for tax filing. An effective bookkeeping system helps you generate important financial documents like a Profit & Loss statement and a Balance Sheet. Together, these tools can offer a clearer view of your business’s financial health, viability, and potential for growth.
If you already have a bookkeeping system in place, sign up for this service to ensure your revenue and expenses are reported accurately and you have an accurate picture of your overall financial health. Review your business financial records to confirm that income, expenses, assets, and debts/liabilities are properly reflected and you have the data you need for tax filings.
GET READY FOR
INVESTORS
Do you know what investors and lenders are looking for? We'll connect you with the best experts who can walk you through your financing options and help you refine your pitch deck and showcase your business value, to prepare for funding opportunities.
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Before doing any financial projections, you need a clear pricing strategy. Understand the true cost of producing your products and services. Set prices that meet your financial goals. Address common pricing challenges, such as rising costs and shifts in customer demand, and explore effective pricing strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining competitiveness.
Learn how to estimate business revenue from various income streams. Analyze your products and services, customer segments, and sales channels to uncover trends and seasonal patterns. This helps entrepreneurs better manage their business finances, allocate marketing resources and time more effectively, plan for inventory and staffing, and set achievable business growth goals.
All entrepreneurs need capital for their business, whether they raise capital, borrow money, or invest their own funds. Define the amount of capital needed to grow your business, get feedback on your financial plan, and learn how to highlight your business strengths when you present to lenders, investors, or potential business partners.
Once you set your pricing strategy and estimate your sales projections, it's time to check if your pricing makes sense when compared with your business expenses. Learn how to calculate your break-even point and forecast profitability using a Profit & Loss statement. Analyze different financial scenarios and evaluate the potential impact of your decisions, like entering a new market, launching a new product line, or adjusting your pricing strategy.
Whether you're seeking investors or exploring small business loans, get clear insights into the legal aspects of securing and managing investments in your business. Receive expert legal advice to understand how different funding options impact business ownership, compliance obligations, and your business’s future growth.
Forming an LLC? Running a corporation? Make sure you're up to date on the legal requirements that apply to your business structure. Work with legal experts to review and draft your operating agreements, bylaws, partnership terms, and other important internal documents that keep your business running smoothly. Stay aware and keep up with basic reporting and filing obligations, like annual reports. Receive expert advice on when and how to update your legal structure.
PROTECT
YOUR BUSINESS
At Start Small Think Big, lawyers aren't a luxury reserved for big businesses. We connect our NY and CA small businesses with pro bono lawyers at top firms — at no cost to you. Our volunteers will help you learn how to set up your legal business structure, review contracts, and protect your intellectual property (IP). With their guidance, you'll avoid costly mistakes and protect your business from potential risks.
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Starting a business can be challenging, but choosing the right business structure doesn’t have to be. Get expert guidance to help you select the best legal entity type for your small business—whether it’s an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, or Sole Proprietorship. Understand the legal and tax implications of each option and receive support to form the business structure that aligns with your business stage and goals.
Work with an expert to evaluate the strength of your business’s intellectual property (IP) and identify the steps needed to protect it. From trade secret protection and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to trademark registration, understand the costs and benefits of different IP strategies. Partner with an intellectual property attorney to put the right tools in place to ensure your business is fully protected.
Understand what your business contracts say and how to structure them to protect and get the best results for you and your business. Learn the key elements of a business contract with expert advice on drafting and reviewing agreements. Get guidance on contract negotiation and enforcement techniques to minimize legal risk and ensure your agreements are effective.
Misclassifying workers can result in costly fines and legal consequences. Get expert guidance on properly classifying employees vs. independent contractors, and ensure you're in full compliance with state and federal labor laws when hiring, onboarding, and managing your workforce. Receive professional support in drafting, reviewing, and updating worker agreements to meet your business's specific needs.
Whether you're seeking investors or exploring small business loans, get clear insights into the legal aspects of securing and managing investments in your business. Receive expert legal advice to understand how different funding options impact business ownership, compliance obligations, and your business’s future growth.
Forming an LLC? Running a corporation? Make sure you're up to date on the legal requirements that apply to your business structure. Work with legal experts to review and draft your operating agreements, bylaws, partnership terms, and other important internal documents that keep your business running smoothly. Stay aware and keep up with basic reporting and filing obligations, like annual reports. Receive expert advice on when and how to update your legal structure.
Signing a commercial lease? Make sure your small business is fully protected. Get help understanding the key provisions in a commercial lease agreement and the most important terms to watch out for. Work with a legal expert to review your lease and develop strategies for negotiating better lease terms. Fully understand your financial responsibilities and tax obligations under the lease to set your business up for long-term success.
Maintaining an online presence is critical for small businesses today. Learn how to build and manage your online presence while staying compliant with internet laws and digital regulations. Get expert help to ensure your website includes legally required terms of use and privacy policies. Avoid copyright infringement when sharing content and make sure you're handling emails, user- and other third-party generated content, and social media the right way.
Ways You Can Work With Us
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Pro-Bono Consulting & Collaboration
Get matched with experienced industry experts and receive free advice and tailored business solutions designed to help your small business grow:
- 1-on-1 Finance Consulting
- 1-on-1 Pro Bono Legal Advice
- Small Group Finance & Legal Sessions
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Networking
Connect, exchange experiences, and discuss small business strategies in depth with entrepreneurs in our community:
- Monthly “Ask An Expert” Session
- Social media features
- Newsletter and Blog Highlights
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Workshops & Resources
Gain access to exclusive content designed to provide actionable guidance and strategies to help your business thrive:
- Interactive Workshops & Training Sessions
- Newsletters with Community Updates
- Blogs
- 300+ Videos on Small Business Topics
Our Application Process
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2. MEET WITH US TO TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
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3. GET 12 MONTHS OF ACCESS TO INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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4. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER ENTREPRENEURS, AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER!
Free Small Business Resources
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Events & Workshops
We partner with the local community, corporations, entrepreneurs, tax and government institutions, and other entities to produce virtual and in-person events and workshops for small business entrepreneurs looking to learn, network, and grow.
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Video Library
Browse through our video library hub to see past workshops on various finance, legal, marketing and leadership topics led by Start Small Think Big employees, entrepreneurs and our partners and volunteers.
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Small Business Blog
Join the community to read personal stories from other entrepreneurs and get tips and insights from our how-tos and other informative articles to help you along your small business journey.
