NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Small businesses are an essential part of the New York City economy. Which industries have the most small businesses—and how much do they pay on average?
This report presents findings from an analysis of primary program data collected by WE NYC, which includes self-reported data from more than 14,000 program participants and covered the period from January 2016 through June 2020.
A report highlighting the economic impact of immigrant entrepreneurs in New York City, and the steps this administration is taking to better serve diverse communities throughout our City.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams outlining his vision for "City of Yes," Plan to promote citywide zoning initiatives to support small businesses, create new housing, and promote sustainability.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivering remarks during Small Business Week, including public safety and communicating with different small businesses and individuals.
A transcript about New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Small Business and Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin Kim announcing the opening of applications for $75 million "opportunity fund" to support small businesses for pandemic recovery.
Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses the issues addressed in his sixth State of the City Address, including health care, workers’ rights, tenant protection, transportation, early education and retirement security.
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered his sixth State of the City Address. Policy promises focused on health care, workers’ rights, and tenant protection were paired with bold ideas on transportation, early education and retirement security.
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 report includes an analysis of five Open Streets corridors and examines the economic impact of the Open Streets program on restaurants and bars during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Recommendations from SBAC that focus on improving communication and engagement with businesses, cutting red tape to save business owners time and money, and ensuring proper enforcement of rules and regulations.
NYCSBS report to Council detailing: 1) number of registrants placed at jobs; 2) zip codes in which registrants placed at jobs reside; 3) job category/job classification of job placements (direct managed hires or self-placement); 4) industry of job placement; and 5) average hourly wage at placement.