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Links to Relevant Sites
General Business Resources
Minority Business Resources
Women Business Resources
Financing Resources
General Business Resources
Crain's New York
Resources section includes a Growing a Business Guide, a complete directory that lists city, state and federal government programs and private-sector resources for New York entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a company.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Home page has links to three valuable pages: Starting, Financing (including SBA Loan programs) and Expanding. Also gives locations of SBA offices and services.
New York City Link - New York City Government
Business Resources section of the official NYC site includes extensive information about starting and growing a business in the city, selling to city agencies and a business to business directory.
New York State Banking Department
Small Business Information page, which includes source directories of government and private sector financial assistance programs and technical assistance programs.
Empire State Development Corporation
The Business Services page includes links to Financial Incentives, Tax Incentives, Economic Development Zones, Government Contracts and Succession Planning, among others.
New York State Small Business Development Center
Besides locating the nearest SBDC, there is the FAQ page that provides links to an online book, How to Start a Small Business, and links to two state offices for licensing and permits.
Entrepreneurial Edge
Site created by The Edward Lowe Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to championing the entrepreneurial spirit by providing information, research, and education to support emerging-growth entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Resources
Minority Business Journal
Diversity-specific news, information and other resources helpful to both corporate and government buyers and women and minority-owned businesses. Links to Funding Resources, Resource Center and Professional Organizations are valuable.
American Association of Minority Businesses
National minority business association dedicated to the education of minority business owners in developing their managerial and technical skills.
National Minority Supplier Development Council
Includes extensive links to minority associations and publications.
Black Enterprise
Virtual desktop for African Americans includes networking features.
National Black MBA Association
Membership association.
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Includes information on Small Disadvantaged Business Certification, access to capital and links to Hispanic and women organizations.
Hispanic Business
Entrepreneur section includes articles of interest and a Federal Guide page, with links to government procurement and information sites.
Asian Women in Business
Features include a Directory of Business Owners and a Business Reference Library.
Asian-American Business Development Center
Membership organization site.
Women Business Resources
The National Association of Women Business Owners
Membership association site. Includes some informational articles for entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, etc.
Online Women's Business Center
SBA-funded site is a public service for women entrepreneurs. Has very wide range of articles on all aspects of setting up and running a business.
Financing Resources
LiveCapital.com
Allows businesses to apply for financing from over 40 lenders.
Garage.com
Helps entrepreneurs and investors create, build, and fund promising early-stage technology companies. Resources section includes extensive free legal and other business information through Nolo.com.
Venture Capital Online
Venture Capital Online Helps entrepreneurs raise capital and take their businesses to the next level. "We equip entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed: a clearinghouse that connects them with our network of investors, a supportive community based on common experiences and expert advice, and key products and services."
Venture Capital Resource Library
Financial opportunity exchange, offering access to a broad complement of financial services, proprietary business development tools, searchable databases and daily news.
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