Resources for
Small Business Owners
Find resources for every stage of business below. Resources related to COVID-19 can be found by clicking below.
Resources by business stage
Plan your business
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SBA's 10 Steps to Start your Business
SBA's quick start guide to starting a small business
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DreamBuilder - free business planning courses
Free course to help you create a custom business plan
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Kaufmann FastTrac
Free business planning courses
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The Balance Small Business - Becoming an Owner
Tips and ideas for becoming the owner of a small business
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US Chamber of Commerce - Start
Everything that you need to know to start your own business. From business ideas to researching the competition.
Manage your business
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SBA's Business Guide
Master day-to-day operations and prepare for success
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The Balance Small Business - Operations
What you need to know to successfully operate your small business
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US Chamber of Commerce - Run
Practical and real-world advice on how to run your business — from managing employees to keeping the books
Grow your business
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SBA's Business Guide - Grow
When business is good, it's time to expand. Find new funding, locations, and customers.
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US Chamber of Commerce - Grow
Our best expert advice on how to grow your business — from attracting new customers to keeping existing customers happy and having the capital to do it.
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Empire State Development - MWBE Certification
The Division of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development (DMWBD) has created a one-stop hub for everything you need to know about MWBE success in New York.
Ascent is a free learning platform created by the SBA specifically for women entrepreneurs. Use it to explore topics including disaster and economic recovery, strategic marketing, managing people, financial strategy, and access to capital.
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