NYC SBS regularly hosts small business advocate office hours. Businesses can make appointments or drop in to:
1. Understand City rules and requirements to avoid fines and violations
2. Connect to government agencies to expedite permits and licenses
3. Learn about violations that have been received and how to address them.
This FREE program will help Queensbridge entrepreneurs transform their ideas from concept to reality over the course of 10 weeks through weekly workshops, one-on-one assistance, peer support groups, and much more. Upon completion of the program, all entrepreneurs will be eligible to participate in a competition to win up to $5,000 for their business. Apply Here
The Brooklyn NYC Business Solutions Center is a program of the NYC Department of Small Business Services and is run by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. This office offers FREE assistance for small businesses and individuals interested in starting small businesses.
NYC Business Solutions
- Business Education Courses:
- Pro-Bono Legal Assistance:
- Recruitment and Training Grant:
- Financing:
- M/WBE Application Assistance:
- Regulatory Assistance:
Brooklyn Alliance Capital, Inc. provides financing to under-served minority and immigrant entrepreneurs and low-income small business owners to increase financial stability and foster economic growth that will create jobs in Brooklyn.
The New York City Bar Lawyer Referral Service helps you, determine whether or not you need a lawyer, free of charge. They will either refer you to a screened and qualified lawyer, or refer you to other helpful, cost-effective resources.
For those operating or planning to create a non-profit working to improve life in New York City’s disadvantaged communities
Provides specifically Commercial Lease assistance for small businesses (lease review, renewal, negotiation). Does NOT cover litigation. This is a public program by City of NY and only covers NYC businesses. The service is through NYC SBS and lawyers may be from BKA, VOLS, or other orgs but most likely BKA.
Unlock opportunity. Grow, Hire, Build, and Thrive The NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund delivers flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs in New York City’s five boroughs. NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund loans are available up to $250,000.
The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program (the “Program”) was created to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy.
Accompany Capital can help you establish or improve your credit rating with a credit enhancement loan of up to $2,000.