Operate & Grow - SBS

Small Business Services


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Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC)
Cannabis NYC
Contract Compliance
Hiring Assistance for Businesses
NYC Restaurant Resource Guide
Shop Your City: Support NYC Small Businesses
Subcontractors Resource Guide
Waterfront Permits
Women Entrepreneurs of NYC (WE NYC)
Worker Cooperatives

Black Entrepreneurs NYC (BE NYC)

Cannabis NYC

Contract Compliance

Hiring Assistance for Businesses

NYC Restaurant Resource Guide

Shop Your City: Support NYC Small Businesses

Subcontractors Resource Guide

Waterfront Permits

Women Entrepreneurs of NYC (WE NYC)

Worker Cooperatives


Operate & Grow

We have programs and services to help you increase your revenue, find your market, and compete for government contracts. Find out how we can help you:

Secure the financing that you need

Find educational resources for your business

Get help with licenses and permits

Get free legal advice

Save money through government incentives

Build and train your team

Sell to government and corporations

Prepare for emergencies

Get help to operate & grow your business

Contact us for more information.

City Programs & Initiatives

NYC Business Express Service Team (BEST)

Interagency effort providing a sole point of contact to cut through red tape.

Commercial Lease Assistance

Free legal services to help eligible businesses negotiate a lease, respond to eviction notices, etc.

NYC Business Solutions Centers

Access free services to start, operate, and grow a small business.

MyCity Business Site

Your one-stop resource for opening or operating a business in New York City.

Business Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

Prepare your business for emergencies and get support after a disruption.

Dining Out NYC

Learn more about Dining Out NYC, New York City's permanent outdoor dining program. Apply by 8/3.

Child Support for Employers

Get information for employers on withholding income, reporting new hires, and more.

Stop Sexual Harassment Act

Legislation signed into law to further address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.