NYC Business Solutions is at the forefront of the Agency's effort to provide direct assistance to business owners throughout the five boroughs. Mayor Bloomberg launched NYC Business Solutions in 2004, to ensure that the City's more the 200,000 small businesses have easy access to free, quick, and reliable information on a range of critical business issues.

We'll work with you if you have a new business or if you have been in business for years. We'll answer your questions, help you develop a business plan, secure financing, and access City benefits. We'll support your expansion by working with you to locate available space, identify money-saving incentive programs, access procurement opportunities, and recruit qualified employees. We'll cut the red tape for you by being your liaison when you need to resolve issues with other City agencies.

Businesses can access NYC Business Solutions at locations in each of the five boroughs, by calling 311 (for TTY call 212-504-4115), or online. Visit NYC Business Solutions to see how we can help you start, operate and expand your business in New York City.

Learn about and apply for FastTrac NewVenture or FastTrac GrowthVenture: Hands-on intensive business courses to help entrepreneurs and existing businesses hone the skills needed to start, manage or grow a successful business in the changing economy. Visit www.nyc.gov/FastTrac to find out more.

NYC Business Express helps businesses identify their City, County, State, and Federal requirements to start, operate and expand in New York City. The interactive website provides businesses with a customized list of requirements, information about incentives and other resources to aid in their long-term success.  Visit NYC Business Express to learn more.

On June 1st the City launched a Brooklyn pilot of the Development Coordinator Initiative, a new resource for developers, contractors, and licensed professionals.  The Initiative is a forum for senior leadership from across City agencies to resolve specific interagency conflicts that may be slowing down development. Starting October 1, the Coordinator will expand to include projects in Queens. There are a wide range of issues which may qualify for the Brooklyn pilot. In each instance, a project is "stuck" and needs interagency coordination to get a resolution. These are just a few examples- there are many more situations that would qualify: A project site contains a fire hydrant, tree, or utility pole which makes it difficult to comply with builder's pavement plan requirements. A waterfront development is subject to conflicting regulations on open space requirements The requirement to approve the installation of a sidewalk vault has been approved by some agencies and it's unclear what requirements remain to be satisfied. To submit your Brooklyn project for consideration, visit www.nyc.gov/devcoordinator and complete the brief questionnaire. Applicants will be contacted within 48 hours of submission. The Mayor and City Council Speaker recently created the Regulatory Review Panel.  The Panel will review the structure and function of City regulations and their impact on small businesses.  The Panel will issue a report at the end of the year that will include a series of recommendations that are expected to fall into the following categories: changes in law, improved customer service, and greater transparency.  Do you have a suggestion or idea for the Panel? If so, e-mail regreview@cityhall.nyc.gov