Merchant Resources
Find valuable tools and links to help your business thrive. Access resources from trusted organizations offering guidance, funding, education, and networking opportunities to support small businesses in New York City.
Quick Links
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The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting them to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
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The NYC Business Portal is a dedicated dashboard for businesses that tracks and manages a connections to city agencies.
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New York State Business Services hosts applications for professional licenses and provides resources for small businesses.
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SBA provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as a federal go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Small Business Services
The New York City Department of Small Business Services offers businesses and community-based organizations training, tools, and one-on-one assistance.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover.
Continuing Education, Events & Workshops
Online and in-person courses, guides, and event roundups for small business and professional education.
Grants & Additional Resources
Grants list
The listed grants recur on an annual basis, each with unique deadlines.
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Hello Alice is a free platform designed for and by small business owners. They work on behalf of over one million small business owners to secure relevant business solutions and funding opportunities for you and your business.
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IFundWomen is a funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and those who want to support them, providing access to capital, coaching, and connections.
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LegalZoom provides financial and legal assistance to new small businesses.
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The Minority Business Development Agency Center (MBDA) runs a national network of business centers dedicated to growing and promoting minority-owned small businesses. These centers help business owners access capital, secure contracts and compete in emerging markets.
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NYC Business provides hiring help at no cost with a pool of 100,000+ candidates to identify qualified individuals to meet your needs.
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ITAC helps New York City firms access ideas, resources, and experts to improve their operations. They provide customized consulting services to small and medium-sized manufacturing and technology companies, helping them grow, improve profitability, and achieve strategic goals.
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SCORE helps small businesses achieve their goals through mentoring and training.
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Start Small Think Big connects small business owners to a network of volunteer professionals who provide free legal, finance, and marketing services.
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Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) helps people from underserved communities start, operate, and build successful businesses.