Are there programs to help businesses start up or expand?
There are a number of websites that offer guidance and information on programs for starting up or expanding a business. Three very helpful sites are listed below: 1. The “New York Loves Small Business” website provides information on every subject related to starting up a business, from meeting with a counselor, to financing and marketing, to licenses and regulations, to finding employees and more. Be sure to scroll through to the end of the selections and click on their FAQs for helpful answers to such questions as “Where do I register the name of my business?” and “How do I get a federal employer identification number?”–and many more frequently asked questions. 2. Dutchess County SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides free help and counseling in starting or expanding a business. 3. New York State’s website provides information and links regarding many of the facets involved in starting a business, such as taxes, licenses, permits, incorporation, loans, and more.
