Business Information

Starting a Business

• US Small Business Administration
  Site includes first steps for starting a business, business plans, frequently asked questions, workshop information, counseling help, and additional resources.

• Self Assessment: Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?
  This online self-assessment from Monster.com helps you to determine if you have some of the key traits necessary for successful self-employment. Assessment results provide helpful analysis of each question.

Small Business Information

• NY Loves Small Business
  Site filled with resources for starting a business, expanding/growing a business, and news/information pertinent to small businesses.

• SCORE: Service Core of Retired Executives
  With more than 11,500 volunteer business counselors, SCORE provides small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics.

• Empire State Development - Regional Data
  Regional data such as workforce statistics, area’s population, major industrial facilities and empire zones, major employers, etc.
  • Capital District
  • Mid-Hudson Region

• Social Security Administration - Employer Reporting Instructions & Information
  Quick reference guide to help employers find information, services and assistance to meet end-of-year wage reporting requirements.

• Economic Development Services (NYSDOL)
  Source for comprehensive tax credit information and employment incentive programs.

• Empire State Development - Tax and Financial Incentives
  Learn about New York State’s tax/financial incentives, energy savings and loan discount programs.

Local Resources

• The Mid-Hudson Region - Small Business Development Center
  Offers free services to area businesses such as: help finding new locations, demographic or business research, developing marketing strategies, improving efficiency, educating or training employees, preparing business plans and locating sources of funding.

• New York Chambers of Commerce
  Listing of chambers of commerce in New York State.

• SCORE - Find SCORE Near You
  Find a SCORE chapter near you and contact SCORE for business assistance.

Economic Development Corporations

• Columbia County
  • Columbia-Hudson Partnership
• Greene County
  • Greene County Industrial Development Agency
• Dutchess County
  • Dutchess County Economic Development Center
• Putnam County
  • Putnam County Economic Development Corporation
• Ulster County
  • Ulster County Development Corporation

Additional Resources

• Business & Company Resource Center Database
  "Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information."

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