SBS developed this Comprehensive Guide to BID Formation and Expansion to outline the multi-year process to form a new BID and serve as a resource for those interested in expanding an existing BID.
This guide provides basic information to consider before you enter into a commercial lease in New York City. Topics include location selection, evaluating space needs, space construction, working with professionals, reviewing key lease terms, and limiting business and personal risk.
This guide is a resource for local stakeholders to start the process of merchant organizing and potentially form a formal merchants association to bring additional resources to commercial corridors in New York City.
Small Business First is about changing the way the City of New York interacts with small business owners and reducing the burden of regulation on small businesses.
In 2017, the New York City Council passed LL 209-2017 and LL 210-2017 requiring the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to complete a survey and plan to address the needs of small businesses.
"Small Business Forward”, signed in January 2022, aims to reduce burdens on and cut red tape for the city’s small businesses by announcing reforms to 118 city regulations.
This report describes the agency's rapid response and mobilization during the pandemic to create a Small Business Recovery Plan, focused on promoting equitable economic growth, lowering operating costs, cutting red tape, and helping businesses to increase revenue through innovation.
This guide to storefront improvements will help you understand the parts of a traditional storefront— the sign, awning, lighting, display window, and security devices—and make good design decisions.
The Advancing Black Entrepreneurs in NYC briefing paper describes the current state of Black entrepreneurs in NYC, as well as our plan to understand and address these challenges after conducting outreach and research.”