Small Businesses & REAP Startup Guide: Getting Started
Registering a Business
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)An LLC can be registered by filing the Articles of Organization. You may submit the filing in-person, online or by mail, along with the filing fee.
- Not for ProfitNot-for-profits can be registered by filing a Certificate of Incorporation.
- Limited PartnershpA certification of Limited Partnership must be filed with the Department of State.
- General Partnerships & Sole ProprietorshipBusinesses that conduct business under a name that is not their legal name, need to file a Certificate of Assumed Name.
Business Plans
- SBA Business Plan GuideComprehensive guide to writing a business plan
- Bplans.comHas over 550+ sample business plans from a variety of industries
- Example of a High-Tech Marketing Business PlanWork through this sample high-tech business plan of a fictional company, "Acme Consulting", provided by the Canada Business Network
- Shopify's Ultimate Guide to Business PlansLooking to write a business plan for your ecommerce store? This comprehensive guide walks you through the nuts and bolts of writing your very own business plan.
- Score Business Plan TemplateScore helps Entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Includes templates for start up business, established businesses, financial planning, marketing and more.
Business Model Canvas
- Business Model CanvasThe Business Model Canvas is a strategic tool used by entrepreneurs and business owners to design and grow new and existing businesses.
- Social Impact Business Model Canvas (BMC) templateAdapted from the Business Model Canvas, the Social Impact Business Model Canvas is a framework for social enterprises to design and grow their business for social and financial impact.
Small Business Resources
- NYC Small Business ServicesThe NYC Department of Small Business Services provides resources and support to small business in NYC.
- New York Small Business AdministrationNew York Small Business Administration Offices provides help with SBA services such as
funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. - NYC Small Business Support CenterThe NYC Small Business Support Center provides access to services that help businesses start, operate and grow.
- MyCity BusinessOnline information portal that provides information on industries, emergency preparedness, regulations, and business services such as certifications, financial assistance, and legal help.