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SBS Celebrates Second Anniversary of NYC Funds Finder Online Financial Marketplace, Expansion to Include New NYC Future Fund

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    Through NYC BEST, you will be connected to a single point person to help you:

    • Get licenses and permits faster
    • Avoid/reduce fines and violations

    Services are available in multiple languages. Call the SBS Small Business Hotline 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692) and ask for "NYC BEST".

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Support NYC Small Businesses

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    Neighborhood businesses keep New York going 24/7. Here are the top 3 ways you can support the small businesses that make our city a unique place to live:

    1. Shop in person
    2. Shop online
    3. Buy a gift card

    Find options to help you Shop Your City here.

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Support for Community-Based Development Organizations

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NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) programs are open to all New Yorkers. Anyone can participate in SBS programs regardless of actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, partnership status, marital status, disability (including use of a service animal), race, color, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, military status, or any other class protected by City, State, or Federal law.

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Watch the videos in the playlist below to learn about our services for businesses in the top 10 languages spoken in NYC!

NYC Programs & Initiatives

NYC Business Solutions Centers

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

Workforce1 Career Centers

Access free career services and training opportunities.

NYC Business Express Service Team (BEST)

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

MyCity Business Site

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

Dining Out NYC

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

Shop Your City

Neighborhood businesses keep New York going 24/7. Find options to help you Shop Your City here.

NYC SBS APEX Accelerator

Learn how to successfully compete for contracts from the City, State and Federal governments.

NYC Open Data

Access more than 1,400 NYC data sets for free, at any time via the NYC Open Data portal.