NEW YORK STATE DIRECTORY OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

The New York State Directory of Small Business Programs was updated in September 2009. The directory helps small business owners find resources for business planning, operations, and growth. Almost all of the programs listed in the directory serve established businesses. Some of the programs also accept start-up businesses that have been in operation for less than a year.

Topics include

• Information Resources, such as Permit Assistance and Licensing, Starting a Small Business,Tax Guidance, and Property Casualty Insurance,
• Technical Assistance, such as Entrepreneurial Assistance,Small Business Development Centers, and Minority and Women Business,
• Funding Incentives, such as Community Development Financial Institutions,
• Tax Incentives, such as Recruiting and Training Employees,

and much more.