RESOURCES
Small Business Recovery Playbook
The New Normal: Adapting Your Small Business Playbook, developed in partnership with Deloitte Consulting, is a handbook filled with tools, technologies, and strategies to help entrepreneurs stabilize their businesses, protect their staff and customers, and build and grow beyond the pandemic. Business owners interested in using the full playbook or registered for the associated workshop series can visit on.nyc.gov/adaptmybiz
Commercial Lease Assistance
Free legal services are available through the Commercial Lease Assistance program. Eligible businesses can get help with: signing a new commercial lease; amending, renewing, or terminating an existing commercial lease; or addressing a commercial lease-related issue. To learn more and apply go to nyc.gov/commlease
You may qualify for rent assistance when you apply.
Training for Your Employees
This new program from the NYC Department of Small Business Services, provides no-cost, online training to help business owners and employees located in NYC. Trainings include computer skills, online marketing and sales, COVID-19 safety, and more. To learn more and apply, call 888-SBS-4NYC or visit nyc.gov/trainingemployees
Small Business Resource Network
The NYC Small Business Resource Network is a comprehensive approach to strengthening New York City’s economy and assisting small businesses. The Network was built to support small business resiliency by offering personalized guidance as you open and reopen.
Launched in response to the crisis facing many of the city’s 230,000+ small businesses in the wake of COVID-19, we’ve assembled an extraordinary collaboration of New Yorkers who are committed to small business recovery in our communities.
We are leveraging our relationships with the city’s corporate, financial and professional services sectors, as well as universities, philanthropies and expert volunteers to help small business owners gain access to a range of programs and services.
More information: https://www.nycsmallbusinessresourcenetwork.org/
M/WBE Certification Assistance
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with NYC SBS to help guide you through the application process of getting certified as a Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE).
This certification program, offered by NYC Small Business Services, is a critical initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in government contracting and procurement processes. The program seeks to create opportunities for businesses owned and operated by minority individuals and women, ensuring they have fair access to government contracts and economic opportunities.opens your business up to increased opportunities from New York City agencies, free advertising in the NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses, mentorship programs and workshops, networking events, and more.
The City has committed to awarding $16 billion in contracts to M/WBE certified organizations over the next decade--don’t miss out!
Are you eligible? Qualification Checklist
Majority minority member or woman-owned enterprise
Must not employ more than 300 individuals
Active in business for at least one year*
*Exemptions may apply.
Contact us at 718-828-3900 or email programs@bronxchamber.org for assistance with your application and to answer any questions you may have regarding your qualification. Also, check out the M/WBE Webinars to connect with Chamber and SBS staff!
Google for Small Businesses Take advantage of Google’s free online resources toolkit designed specifically with small businesses in mind.
Google Business Listing Guide This step-by-step guide teaches you how to add or claim your business listing so that it appears in Google Maps, Search, and other Google platforms.
Google Ads Advertise your business through Google so that your business comes up when customers search for businesses similar to yours.
Facebook Ads This step-by-step guide helps you to advertise to your target audience of users on Facebook.
SBDC Resources SBDC provides all the latest reports for small businesses of any kind before, during and after the pandemic as well as other resources for any business sector.
SBDC Small Business Help Topics Guides to all your small business needs including starting, growing, and managing your business.
U.S. Small Business Administration Resources from the federal government for small businesses including tax and COVID-19 information.
Helpful Links & Forms
Starting and Operating a New Business
Form SS-4 Application for Employer Identification Number
Form 1120-W Estimated Tax for Corporations
Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax for Individuals
General Business Expenses
Schedule C - Form 1040 or 1040-SR Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship)
Form 1065 U.S. Return of Partnership Income
Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
