Where To Get Help

Department of Small Business Services

The Department of Small Business Services is an agency of the City of New York tasked with helping businesses of all kinds thrive in NYC. From Commercial Lease Assistance to Small Business Advisors and Compliance Consultations, they offer a vast array of services designed to help you operate and grow in the City.

Pace Small Business Development Center

The Pace Small Business Development Center works with the support of the federal Small Business Administration to aid independent and small businesses. They have experts on most any topic a business owner might face and are here to help you and your business succeed.

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce offers Chamber On-The-Go, a service available to all small enterprises located in the Borough. They’ll come directly to you, assess your unique situation as a business, and connect you with resources tailored specifically to your needs.

Small Business Resource Network

This citywide initiative is a completely free service available to all small businesses. Founded in the wake of COVID-19, it’s made up of experts from across the Five Boroughs who offer help on problems you face as an operator of a storefront enterprise.

Women and Minority-Owned Enterprise Support

If you are a registered W/MBE, you may be eligible for additional aid to help your business prosper. The City and State of New York offers additional resources to help these historically underserved communities flourish.