If you or your business reside in New York, the SBDC is here to help you navigate the path to success.
Business Start Up Assistance
Guiding aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of choosing a legal structure, registering their business, and obtaining the…
Access to Capital & Loan Packaging
Whether you’re a startup or expanding business, we can provide loan application assistance and packaging to become capital-ready.
Government Contracting
Explore how to do business with the city, state, or federal government.
Business Plan Development
A strong business plan is the foundation of a successful venture.
Financial Planning & Management
Understanding your numbers is key to sustainability.
Compliance & Certification
Understanding and meeting regulatory requirements is essential to operating legally and avoiding delays and costly setbacks.
Marketing & Digital Strategy
We offer guidance on identifying target audiences, crafting compelling messaging, and selecting the right digital channels through research…
E-Commerce
Ready to sell online? Our advisors guide you in choosing the right technology to scale your business in the digital marketplace.
Workforce & Workspace Support
We can connect you with intern support and affordable workspace options for your business.
Business Succession
Understanding and meeting regulatory requirements is essential to operating legally and avoiding delays and costly setbacks.
• Business Start Up Assistance
• Access to Capital & Loan Packaging
• Government Contracting
• Business Plan Development
• Financial Planning & Management
• Marketing & Digital Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Workforce & Workspace Support
• Business Succession
Specialty Programs
Our specialty programs cover essential topics and industry areas, targeting some of New York’s states most pressing small business needs. Our programs are open and available to ALL New Yorkers.
Artificial Intelligence
The US Chamber of Commerce found 91% of small businesses owners believe AI will aid business growth and 76% have plans to implement.
Cybersecurity
43% of small businesses face security breaches yearly, costing them over $10 billion in 2023 alone; 60% close within 6 months of a major attack.
Disaster Recovery
In the last two decades, NY businesses have faced over $200 billion in damages from disasters like Hurricane Sandy, 9/11, and the COVID pandemic.
Government Contracts
The federal government awards contracts worth over $150 billion annually to small businesses. In New York there are significant additional contract opportunities from state and local government.
International Trade
In 2021, New York’s small businesses made up 93.4%, or 30,707 of all of the state’s exporters. These small firms contributed $37.8 billion which is 54.6% of the total export value from New York.
Technology
The SBIR and STTR programs are federal initiatives funding R&D in small technology businesses with commercialization potential, investing over $3 billion annually to drive innovation.
Specialty Programs
Our specialty programs cover essential topics and industry areas, targeting some of New York’s states most pressing small business needs. Our programs are open and available to ALL New Yorkers.
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Disaster Recovery
• Government Contracts
• International Trade
• Technology
Community Initiatives
Our community initiatives focus on communities across New York and tackling the challenges and hurdles that they face. We ensure we provide specialized support, help amplify their voices and build solutions to address their unique needs. Our programs are open and available to ALL New Yorkers.
Childcare Provider Program
New York has over 21,000 licensed daycare facilities. Childcare providers face major issues: 53% report staffing shortages, and 48% have raised tuition due to increased operational costs.
Rural/Agribusiness
New York is home to over 30,000 family farms spanning 7 million acres, collectively producing more than $5.75 billion in agricultural revenue each year across the state.
Veteran’s Assistance
Veteran-owned businesses are a significant portion of U.S. small businesses, with ~304,823 veteran-owned employer firms in 2023, representing about 5.2% of all employers.
Spanish Speaking Services
We provide services in multiple languages to fulfill our mission of ensuring all New Yorkers, including Spanish speakers, have access to the support they need.
Certifications
In 2019, 16-22% of the U.S. workforce held business-related certifications or licenses, key for businesses securing gov’t and industry contracts.
Community Initiatives
Our community initiatives focus on communities across New York and tackling the challenges and hurdles that they face. We ensure we provide specialized support, help amplify their voices and build solutions to address their unique needs. Our programs are open and available to ALL New Yorkers.
• Childcare Provider Program
• Rural/Agriculture
• Veteran’s Assistance
• Spanish Speaking Services
• Certifications
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