Small Businesses – Get Free Help with NYC Small Business Advocates
Apr 26, 2019 | By SoHo Broadway Initiative
Small Business Advocates help New Yorkers navigate government to start, operate, and grow their businesses.
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)’s Small Business Advocates work one-on-one with businesses through New York City and make it easier for them to start, operate, and grow without delay. Small Business Advocates work hand-in-hand with City agencies to help businesses navigate government and cut through the red tape. They will help you:
- Understand key City rules and requirements to avoid fines and violations;
- Connect to government agencies to get the permits and licenses you need for your business;
- Coordinate plan reviews and inspections from various City agencies; and
- Help you understand how to resolve any violations your business has received
Small Business Advocates help businesses understand and follow key City rules and requirements by working with colleagues at the City’s regulatory agencies, including:
- Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
- Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
- Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
- Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)
They also connect businesses with utilities and State agencies, including:
- Department of Agriculture & Markets
- Department of Financial Services
- Department of Labor
- State Liquor Authority
To connect with a Small Business Advocates, click below or reach out to the team directly via email (businesshelp@sbs.nyc.gov) or phone (212-618-8810).
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