NYC Small Business Resource Center

The NYC Small Business Resource Center at the Business Center offers a myriad of resources to help you start and grow your small business. Click on any of the links below to get started. 

Research Guides (LibGuides) Our Librarians have created Research Guides (LibGuides) on a variety of business and financial subjects, including how to use an individual database and provide instruction and research tips to use the database most effectively 

Check out these Business Center resources for Industry and Marketing Research that are available to help you start or grow your business!

Virtual Consultation with a Business Librarian
Have a business question about the resources at the Library? We can help!

Services Directory - Search among hundreds of partner organizations for help in starting or running your small business.

Helpful Resources for Small Businesses
Check out these resources from government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Patent and Trademark Resource Center The Business Center is part of a nationwide network of public, state, and academic libraries designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to support the public with trademark and patent assistance.  Visit our  Patents & Trademarks page.

Events for Small Businesses
See upcoming events that are timely, relevant and valuable for a small business

Small Business Events & Training Calendar NYC
See a select group of organizations that offer events and training. 

New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition Win up to $15,000 to start your business, as well as gain practical insights about starting and growing a business while using the comprehensive small business resources at NYPL’s Business Center.

Is Your Business Affected by Coronavirus?
See the latest resources to help move your business forward.

Immigrant Business Connection
Find resources for New Americans to start a business in New York City