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NYC Small Business Resource Center

The NYC Small Business Resource Center at the Business Center offers a myriad of resources to help you start and grow your small business. Click on any of the links below to get started.

Business Center Resource Guides

Research Guides (LibGuides) Our Librarians have created Research Guides (LibGuides) on a variety of business and financial subjects, including how to use an individual database and provide instruction and research tips to use the database most effectively


Industry and Marketing Research Resources

Check out these Business Center resources for Industry and Marketing Research that are available to help you start or grow your business!

Ask A Business Librarian

Virtual Consultation with a Business Librarian

Have a business question about the resources at the Library? We can help!


Search among hundreds of partner organizations for help in starting or running your small business.

Services Directory- Search among hundreds of partner organizations for help in starting or running your small business.


Outside NYPL

Helpful Resources for Small Businesses

Check out these resources from government agencies and nonprofit organizations.


The Business Center is part of a nationwide network of public, state, and academic libraries designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to support the public with trademark and patent assistance.   Visit our  Patents & Trademarks page for

Patent and Trademark Resource Center The Business Center is part of a nationwide network of public, state, and academic libraries designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to support the public with trademark and patent assistance. Visit our Patents & Trademarks page.

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Events for Small Businesses

See upcoming events that are timely, relevant and valuable for a small business

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Small Business Events & Training Calendar NYC

See a select group of organizations that offer events and training.


StartUp

New York StartUP! Business Plan CompetitionWin up to $15,000 to start your business, as well as gain practical insights about starting and growing a business while using the comprehensive small business resources at NYPL’s Business Center.

Coronavirus

Is Your Business Affected by Coronavirus?

See the latest resources to help move your business forward.

Business Immigrant Connection

Immigrant Business Connection

Find resources for New Americans to start a business in New York City