Resources & Links
Many resources and website links can be found in our
Business Basics publication. Other links you may find
helpful include:
General Information
New York State Small Business Development Centers
The New York State SBDC website has links to SBDC locations
throughout New York, training events sponsored by SBDCs, and
useful resources.
U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U. S. Small Business Administration's mission is to maintain
and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling,
assisting, and protecting the interests of small businesses and
by helping families and businesses recover from national
disasters. This website provides an abundance of
information for the small business entrepreneur.
New York Loves Small Business (sponsored by Empire State
Development)
Sponsored by Empire State Development, this is "New York State's
one-stop shop for small businesses looking to start or expand in
our State."
SBDCNET - The Small Business Development Center National
Information Clearinghouse
A tremendous resource with
information on getting a business started, demographics,
inventing, international trade, business plan templates,
marketing, government procurement, and more, and more, and more.
The U. S. Government's Official Web Portal for Businesses
Has links to many online services, plus information on
contracting with the government, laws and regulations, licenses,
taxes, and startup business tools.
County Clerks
Official Website of Nassau County
Among other information, this website includes links to the
Nassau County Clerk's Office and current Request for
Proposals (RFPs). The County Clerk's website now has a FAQ
on forming a business in Nassau County, as well as printable
business forms that can be filed at the Nassau County Clerk's
office.
Suffolk County Government
Provides information for Suffolk County residents, including a
link to the
Suffolk County Clerk's Office. The Suffolk County Clerk's
website now allows online searches of Suffolk County business
certificate and corporation records. Under Departments at the
bottom of the page, click on Business Certificates for
information on filing a business certificate in Suffolk County.
Local Resources
Farmingdale State's Institute for Research and Technology
Transfer (IRTT)
Formerly known as the Institute for Manufacturing Research, the
IRTT offers state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and problem
solving consultations to small businesses in several engineering
areas.
Farmingdale State's Institute for Networking Systems Technology
(INSTEP)
INSTEP offers credit and non-credit courses in Networking
Technologies, including Cisco Academy courses. INSTEP can also
arrange custom training sessions for businesses.
Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA)
The Hauppauge Industrial Association is a business organization
that focuses on the economic health and well-being of its member
companies and that of the entire Long Island business
community. HIA provides services and programs focusing on
international trade, human resources, business development,
government affairs, manufacturing, technology, environment,
education, engineering, transportation, energy and much more.
HIA offers many networking opportunities.
Long Island Development Center (LIDC)
Long Island Development Corporation is a not-for-profit,
regional economic development corporation that makes long term
loans to small businesses. LIDC also provides technical
assistance for companies wishing to do business with federal,
state and local government and large corporate entities. LIDC's
mission is to encourage economic stability and growth in Nassau
and Suffolk Counties. LIDC's website has a large number of
informative links.
Vision Long Island
An organization dedicated to economically sustainable and
environmentally responsible growth on Long Island.
Specific Interests
Corporations
New York State Department of State
Click on the
Corporations link for FAQs, filing information, searchable
Corporation and Business Entity Database, and more about owning
a corporation in New York State.
Incorporating Info.com
Information on incorporating a business. A virtual book online,
here you'll find everything you need to form a corporation,
including step-by-step instructions and forms for every state.
A Guide to
Incorporating Your Business: How to Form a Corporation or
LLC
Useful information pertaining to incorporating provided by
legalzoom.com.
E-Business
E-Business Glossary at Web Monkey
Entrepreneur.com
Contains information on e-business essentials, including
designing and marketing your site, legal issues, credit card
usage, and more.
E-WorkingWomen.com
A brief outline of steps to take when starting an internet-based
business.
SBDCNET E-Commerce Guide
Addresses numerous questions and concerns of the
e-entrepreneur. Includes information on or links to e-commerce
basics, business strategy, building a website, security, taxes,
marketing, and more.
Export Assistance
International Trade Desk Manual
This site has a number of links and references for the business
owner interested in exporting.
Franchises
Franchise Registry
In a major effort to help small business owners, the U. S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) has introduced a new Franchise
Registry that will expedite the processing of loans to small
business franchisees. The Registry lists names of franchise
companies whose franchisees enjoy the benefits of a streamlined
review process for SBA loan applications.
Grants
See our
Grants Information page.
Health Insurance
New York State Insurance Department's Small Business Corner
Includes links to resources and guides concerning insurance for
small business owners.
Hispanics
Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIHCC)
The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) is a
not-for-profit corporation serving the business communities of
Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The LIHCC was founded in 1988 to
advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic
interests of the Hispanic community on Long Island.
Permits & Licenses
New York State Department of State
Click on
Licensing for a list of licensed professions and occupations
in New York State.
New York State's Online Permit Assistance and Licensing (OPAL)
This website states: A permit is any
required license, registration, or similar form of authorization
required by the State of New York. Although this site is a
comprehensive source for finding state-required business
permits, you should also contact the village, town, city and
county clerks where your business is or will be located to get
information about local requirements.
Taxes
Internal Revenue Service for the Small Business/Self-Employed
Not only does this website address common questions about
business taxes, it contains many topics of interest to anyone
considering starting a business.
Internal Revenue Service
General Information: 800-829-1040; Forms/Publications:
800-829-3676.
Social
Security Administration
General Information: 800-772-1213; Employer Reporting Branch:
800-772-6270; OWRS Technical Assistance: 888-772-2970; Employee
Verification Service: 410-965-7140; Social Security Wage
Reporting Pages:
www.socailsecurity.gov/employer.
Technology Assistance
Space
Alliance Technology Outreach Program(SATOP)
If your small business is faced with a technical challenge, the
Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) wants to
help. SATOP can provide up to 40 hours of free technical
assistance for qualified requests, utilizing the vast
engineering expertise of NASA and participating Alliance
Partners (NASA contractors, sub-contractors or Universities).
Trademarks
International Trademark Association (INTA)
A not-for-profit organization, INTA's mission is to support the
advancement of trademarks and related intellectual property.
Look in the Information Center for information on the different
types of trademarks, proper usage, registering trademarks, and
more.
Women
Long Island Women's Agenda (LIWA)
The Long Island Women’s Agenda (LIWA), a not-for-profit,
nonpartisan coalition of women’s organizations and individuals,
is an advocacy organization that provides a voice for Long
Island women on issues, policies, and programs affecting the
lives of those living and working on Long Island.
LIWomen.com
An on-line resource for women of Long Island. The Website
provides information on self-development, self-discovery, and
issue affecting the lives of women on Long Island.
National Association of Women Business Owners/Long Island
Chapter (NAWBO/LI)
A group of progressive women entrepreneurs dedicated to
enhancing the growth of women business owners in Nassau and
Suffolk Counties. Visit their website for more information.
U. S. Women's Chamber of Commerce (USWCC)
Through a national network of affiliate chambers, the USWCC™ is
an organization creating economic and leadership opportunities
for women by building a strong community voice and providing
programs and benefits to support the growth of its members.
Women Economic Developers of Long Island (WEDLI)
WEDLI is a unique and specialized organization whose membership
is selected from top level executives in the fields of banking,
finance, accounting, commercial real estate, real estate
development, marketing, government, and law. WEDLI fills a
professional need for women in the various fields of economic
development so that a forum for interaction exists where
business contacts can build and advance the objectives of a
prosperous and growing Long Island. WEDLI’s continuing goal is
to educate and inform the general public.
www.women-21.gov (procurement/women)
The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Small Business
Administration have partnered to launch Women-21.gov, a premier
one-stop federal resource for targeted information, registration
for online programs, and networking opportunities to help women
entrepreneurs navigate the ever-changing business world and do
what they do best: innovate, create jobs, and make a vital
contribution to the strength of America.
Guide
to Minority and Women Business Enterprise Certificate
Application
If your business has been running for >1 year and is at least
51% minority or woman owned, you may qualify for state
certification. A certification can help give your business an
advantage when bidding on government and procurement contracts.
Attached is a guide to filling out the application, and the
application and program information may be found here:
http://www.nylovesbiz.com/Small_and_Growing_Businesses/mwbe.asp
Upcoming Workshops and Training Events
SBA Calendar of Events
Training Events at other SBDCs
Half
Hollow Hills Community Library
The Event Calendar of nylovessmallbiz.com
LongIsland.com Business Events Calendar
Newsday Business Planner
Biz Calendar at Long Island Business News
Long Island Development Center's Calendar of Events |
