New York State Government

New York Loves Small Business

Comprehensive information on starting and expanding a small business. Includes:

● Directory of Alternative Lenders
● Capital Assistance
● Entrepreneurial Development
● Procurement Assistance
● Innovation and Technology
● Global and Exporting Assistance
● Venture Funding

Visit: https://esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/small-business-hub
Email: nylovessmbiz@esd.ny.gov
Call: 800.STATE.NY

Division of Minority and Women Business Development

Helps minority and women business enterprises (MWBEs) obtain:
● MWBE certification
● Contracting opportunities
● Technical assistance
● Financial resources
● Information about upcoming events
 
Visit: https://esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/mwbe
Email: mwbecertification@esd.ny.gov
Call: 855.ESD-4MWB

Business Services Web Portal

NYS Department of Labor (DOL) provides links to information on employee/employer issues and programs that can benefit employers.
● Employee training and apprentice programs
● Workforce data
● Unemployment insurance
● Tax incentives
● Alien (foreign worker) certification
● Regional DOL business services representatives
● Layoff transition services
● Safety and health consultations
● Human resource consultations
Visit: www.Labor.NY.gov
Call: 800.HIRE.992

New York Business Express

Provides a streamlined process of starting a business in New York State. Entrepreneurs and business owners can access a comprehensive resource for starting, running, and growing a business in New York. NY Business Express helps users quickly learn about and access what they need in one central location.
Visit: https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov

Taxes/NYS Taxpayer Guidance Program

Information and assistance to help taxpayers voluntarily comply with the tax law by providing accurate and timely forms, instructions and guidance. Visit www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls or call (800) 972-1233 (instate) or (518) 485-6800.

NY State of Health’s Small Business Marketplace:

Where employers can see if they qualify for federal tax credits that can put money in their pockets, obtain their Small Business Marketplace eligibility determination, easily review and compare available Marketplace-certified health and dental plans, and enroll in Marketplace certified coverage directly with an insurer or through a NY State of Health certified broker. The maximum federal tax credit for small business employers is 50 percent of premiums paid and for small tax-exempt employers is 35 percent of premiums paid. The tax credit is available to NY State of Health-eligible employers for two consecutive taxable years. https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/resource/ny-state-healthbrochure-small-business-owners or call (855) 355-5777.

Healthy NY

Comprehensive affordable health insurance coverage for small businesses.
https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/small_businesses/about_healthy_ny

Property Casualty Insurance – A Small Business Guide
A guide to help small business owners make informed decisions regarding property insurance needs. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/small_businesses/prop_casualty_guide

A guide to workers’ compensation and disability benefits systems for New York State business owners.

www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Employers/EmployerHandbook.pdf

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