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Links of Interest to Businesses

Advertising & Marketing:

Advertising Age World Brands

Provides a database of advertisers, agencies, and agency networks. www.adageglobal.com

Adweek

Detailed information on ad agencies and advertising expenditures of major brands. www.adweek.com

American Marketing Association Green Book

Directory of market research companies and services. www.greenbook.org

Marketing Virtual Library

well organized collection of the best marketing sites. knowthis.com

Business News:

Bizjournals.com

Highlights from U.S. city business journals. Click on “Other Business Journals” for a list of journals by state. Click on “News by Industry” for a list of industries www.bizjournals.bcentral.com

Financial Times

An award-winning site that offers a good global perspective. www.ft.com

Newslink Business Newspapers

Click on “Newslink”, then “Business” for national and state business newspapers. newslink.org

Tri-State Tech Wire

For information of interest to technology businesses www.tristatetechwire.com

Business Portals:

Business.com

An easily navigated site that provides both general and targeted industry-specific business information. www.business.com

ECompany Now Web Guide

Provides reviews on over 35,000 e-business sites. www.ecompany.com/webguide

Company Research:

Forbes Lists

Access business-related lists. www.forbes.com/lists

GuideStar

Profiles of over 850,000 non-profit organizations. www.guidestar.org

Hoover’s Company Capsules

Short descriptions of companies with links to news articles, financial data, etc. www.hoovers.com

Kompass

Directory of 1.6 million companies from 70 countries. www.kompass.com

New York Department of State

Search the Corporation and Business Entity database for businesses in New York. www.dos.state.ny.us

Thomas Register of American Manufacturers

Directory of American manufacturers searchable by product, service, brand or company name. www.thomasregister.com

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

View SEC filings and press releases. www.sec.gov

Zap Data

Profiles of over 12 million companies, and names of marketing prospects that match criteria entered by the user. www.zapdata.com

Finance & Investing:

BigCharts

Interactive charts, quotes, and industry analysis. www.bigcharts.com

Bonds Online

Bond quotations and news. www.bonds-online.com

DRIP Central

Offers a comprehensive collection of links, articles, and tutorials on Dividend Reinvestment Plans. www.dripcentral.com

Fund$pot

Mutual fund family phone numbers and links with weekly news about mutual fund investing. www.fundspot.com

Marketwatch

All-inclusive finance web site featuring current news, stock prices, IPO information etc. www.marketwatch.com

Morningstar

Barron's says this site has “hands down the best mutual fund data.” www.morningstar.com

MSN Money

A good supersite for all of your investment activity. www.moneycentral.com

OANDA Classic 164 Currency Converter

Current and historical rates of exchange for over 160 currencies in 7 languages. www.oanda.com/converter/classic

Yahoo! Finance

Current and historical stock quotations, financial news and information. finance.yahoo.com/?u

Government:

DoD Techmatch

A portal with information on many technology transfer and transition topics such as research and development opportunities, laboratories, test facilities and patents available for licensing. Also contains a Technology Needs module that posts unclassified technical and R&D needs that companies can respond to. www.dodtechmatch.com

FedStats

A gateway to statistics from over 100 government agencies. www.fedstats.gov

FedWorld

The federal government's information network. www.fedworld.gov

FirstGov

Gateway to all government information from the federal government, local and tribal governments and to foreign nations around the world. www.firstgov.gov

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Data from the area of labor economics, including employment, wages, and inflation. www.bls.gov

U.S. Dept. of Commerce

Promotes economic growth and business development. www.doc.gov

U.S. Government Manual

The official guide to the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on all branches, agencies, government officials and more. www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Patent and trademark information, tips, and forms. www.uspto.gov

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

View SEC filings and press releases. www.sec.gov

U.S. Business Advisor

Business.gov is an E-Government initiative that was developed to provide better customer service for small businesses interacting with the Federal Government. It gives U.S. small businesses access to information on Federal Government services as well as other information needed to assist with starting, running, and growing a business.

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Economic Development Administration

Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides grants for infrastructure development, local capacity building, and business development to help communities alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment in economically distressed areas and regions.

Minority Business Development Agency

MBDA's mission is to achieve entrepreneurial parity for MBEs (Minority Business Enterprises) by actively promoting their ability to grow and compete in the global economy. MBDA is addressing challenges faced by MBEs by developing programs that provide the â€œkeys to entrepreneurial successâ€: access to financing, to the marketplace, to education, and to technology. Minority Business Development Agency

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees and disaster loans worth more than $45 billion, in addition to a large venture capital portfolio, SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. U.S.Small Business Administration

The Official New York City Web Site

The Official New York City Web Site of services and agencies, business resources and news. NYC.gov

Guide to Starting Your Own Business

New York State Dept. of Labor tips on writing business plans, tracking inventory and more. Guide to Starting Your Own Business

New York State Dept. of Labor

Job resources, employment laws, unemployment insurance and more. NYS Dept. of Labor

Small Business Resource Center

The New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce one-stop shop for ideas, information and referrals on starting, financing and building a business in New York City . Small Business Resource Center

NYC Dept. of Finance Brochures and Publications

Provides a comprehensive list of available printed materials and information that addresses a variety of business concerns and interests including property taxes and tax policies. NYC Dept. of Finance Brochures and Publications

NYC Dept. of Finance Tax Forms & Applications

Includes downloadable documents for business taxes such as the unincorporated business tax and excise tax for the 1999/2000 FY. Also has archived forms & applications for tax years 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. NYC Dept. of Finance Tax Forms & Applications

National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (NFCDCUs)

This organization works locally and regionally to build a network of strong, sustainable, community-owned financial institutions. Member branches make loans to small businesses. NFCDCUs

Online Women’s Business Center

This site is a service of a public/private sponsorship of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Online Women’s Business Center

The Green Suppliers Network

The Green Suppliers Network (GSN) is a collaborative venture among industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and MEP. Green Suppliers works with all levels of the manufacturing supply chain to improve processes and to minimize waste generation. Through on-site Green Supplier reviews, suppliers continuously learn ways to increase energy efficiency, to identify cost-saving opportunities, and to optimize resources and technologies to eliminate waste. These reviews result in more effective processes and products with higher profits and fewer environmental impacts. http://www.greensuppliers.gov

Industry Research:

Industry Data Finder

provides links to over 30 key industries. www.rh.edu/library/industry/industry.htm

Integra Information

Click on “free stuff” to get free snapshot reports of over 900 industries. integrainfo.com/products/industrydata/frprodindata_indgroup.htm

International Trade Data System’s Industry Profiles

Assists businesses in locating data from over 100 federal agencies involved in international trade and import/export activity. www.itds.treas.gov/commodityprof.html

Wetfeet.com

Offers industry profiles and company snapshots. www.wetfeet.com

Garment Industry Development Corporation (GIDC)

GIDC is a non-profit, public-private enterprise dedicated to strengthening New York City 's apparel industry. It provides programs on quality control, quick response and exporting to workers, contractors and manufacturers, private label retailers and international buyers. Garment Industry Development Corporation (GIDC)

New York Biotechnology Association (NYBA)

NYBA helps existing biotechnology and biomedical companies grow, while helping to create the conditions for new companies to form. New York Biotechnology Association (NYBA)

New York Production Alliance (NYPA)

NYPA helps to maintain, increase and expedite film and video production in New York City and State. New York Production Alliance (NYPA)

New York Software Industry Association (NYSIA)

NYSIA is a trade association for metropolitan New York area software and information technology companies. New York Software Industry Association (NYSIA)

IndustryScoop

This free, concise e-mail newsletter delivers the latest information on emerging Internet trends, local and national events, products, tools and services to Internet pioneers and leaders. IndustryScoop

AlleyEvent.com

Site offers free access to a comprehensive list of events, meetings, seminars, conferences, trade shows and other networking opportunities targeted toward NYC's Silicon Alley entrepreneurs and professionals. AlleyEvent.com

Let’s Talk Business Network (LTBN)

LTBN is an entrepreneurial support community for business owners and decision-makers. Let’s Talk Business Network (LTBN)

New York eCommerce Association

A non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting the electronic commerce industry in New York and to providing a forum for organizations involved in emerging technologies. New York eCommerce Association

Food Industry Jobs.com

Career links for those seeking jobs in the food industry. Food Industry Jobs.com

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

The Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that currently employs 11 million people. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

MSN Career Search—Food Service

>Food Service Jobs in the New York area. MSN Career Search—Food Service

SignIndustry.com

Resources for those in the sign industry. SignIndustry.com

International Business Research:

Country Commercial Guides

The guides are prepared annually by U.S. embassies and offer a comprehensive look at commercial environments worldwide, emphasizing market analysis. www.state.gov/www/about_state/business/com_guides/index.html

Strategis Trade Data Online

Lets users generate customized reports on U.S. and Canadian trade with over 200 countries. www.strategis.gc.ca/tdo

Real Estate:

City of New York Property Search

Locate block and lot information, owner's name, billing address, property history, and tax and assessment information on a property. webapps.nyc.gov:8084/CICS/fin1/find001I

CityFeet.com

Listings of available commercial property to buy or lease. www.cityfeet.com

Destination Brooklyn

Web site of the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation. One click takes users to Destination Brooklyn, an interactive web map geared to assisting small business owners in making location decisions. www.bedc.org

Domania

Allows the user to search by state or zip code for prices of home sales, mortgage rates, and property taxes. www.domania.com

Search Engines:

Dogpile

Makes searching the Web easy, because it has all the best search engines piled into one.www.dogpile.com

Google

www.google.com

Lycos

www.lycos.com

Small Business: Business Plans:

About.com’s Small Business Information

Click on “Business Plans” for business plan templates and guides. www.sbinformation.about.com/smallbusiness

Bplans.com

Has sample plans that include actual market data for specific businesses. www.Bplans.com

CCH’s Business Owner's Toolkit

Outlines the steps involved in writing a business plan and provides links to other model documents, templates and forms. www.toolkit.cch.com/text/P02_0001.asp

Small Business Development Center Network

Click on “Business Plans” for links to industry information and plans designed for specific types of businesses. sbdcnet.utsa.edu

Small Business: Financing:

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Section on the Small Business Credit Process helps you decide what type of loan you need, and who offers it. www.newyorkfed.org/education/addpub/credit.html

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Lists all types of assistance, including some loan programs, that the U.S. government offers public and private entities. www.cfda.gov

VentureWire

Latest news on venture capital activity. www.venturewire.com

Small Business: General:

Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation

BEDC is multi-service business and community development organization, providing assistance in the following areas: marketing, real estate, loan analysis and packaging, certification and procurement. Access demographic and property data using the "Destination Brooklyn" interactive web maps found on their home page. www.bedc.org

New York City Economic Development Corporation

http://www.nycedc.com

Government Incentive Programs

www.newyorkbiz.com/Business_Incentives/index.html

Industrial Development Authority

http://www.nycedc.com/nycida/

Empire State Development Corporation's NY Loves Small Business

Easy access to government resources for those starting and growing a small business. www.nylovessmallbiz.com/home.asp

Entrepreneur’s BizStartUp

covers all aspects of starting a business, from business plan, to financing, to market research and legal issues. www.entrepreneur.com/bizstartups/0,4235,,00.html

Entrepreneurial Edge

From the non-profit, Edward Lowe Foundation, established to “educate, train and foster the growth of entrepreneurs.” www.edwardlowe.org/indexa.htm

Foreign Consular Offices in the United States

An official listing of all foreign consular offices in the U.S. Click on the most recent date at left and then go to the bottom of the page for a directory by country. www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/

New York City Dept. of Business Services

Provides information on licensing, registering, getting city contracts, and working with economic development organizations. www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/home.aspxl

Small Business Administration

The SBA’s portal to “its many programs of assistance for small- business owners.” www.sba.gov

The New York Enterprise Report

Available online and also in print, this newsletter is geared to New York City businesses and offers advice on all entrepreneurial topics from finances and taxes to marketing and management. Though you have to register, the subscription is free. www.nyreport.com

U.S. Business Advisor

This portal is a well organized gateway to U.S. government programs and information useful to every type of business. Major topics include: financial assistance, taxes, regulations, trade and employment issues. www.business.gov/

Small Business: Legal:

BusinessLaw

Is a comprehensive site that provides legal and regulatory information for small businesses from all federal agencies as well as links to state and local governments and other institutions. www.businesslaw.gov

FindLaw

Comprehensive coverage of small business legal issues. Scroll down to the “Business” section. www.findlaw.com

New York State Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform

Has an interactive permit database that allows you to search for permits and licenses that apply to your type of business. www.nys-permits.org

NOLO Small Business Encyclopedia

Legal and practical advice for starting and running a small business. Select “Small Business” on the left sidebar to find the Encyclopedia. NOLO Small Business Encyclopedia

Tax and Accounting Sites Directory

A very-well organized tax and accounting meta site. www.taxsites.com

Small Business: Market Research:

American Demographics

Site for the magazine that tracks emerging consumer trends. www.americandemographics.com

American FactFinder

The Census Bureau’s site for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. Allows you to locate population statistics for a particular zip code. factfinder.census.gov

County Business Patterns

Offers a count of establishments, sized by the number of employees, for each county in the U.S. www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/cbpview.html

FFIEC Geocoding System

Find population and income data by street address. www.ffiec.gov/geocode/default.htm

NYC Dept. of City Planning

Determine the zoning designation of your commercial or residential location. www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zone.html

U.S. Economic Census

Determine the number of existing companies in your geographic area or marketplace. www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html

Statistical Data:

BizStats

Aggregates national business data with special attention to small business data. www.bizstats.com

Bureau of Economic Analysis

Provides in-depth data nationally and internationally and for regions and industries. www.bea.doc.gov

FedStats

A gateway to statistics from over 100 government agencies. www.fedstats.gov

Statistical Abstract of the United States

The official source of statistics for the U.S.A. www.census.gov/statab/www/

Statistics.com

A comprehensive list of links to statistical data sources. www.statistics.com

Other Organizations

The Better Business Bureau

The Metro New York Better Business Bureau is a non-profit business membership organization that informs the public about business and charity organization reliability, resolves customer problems without litigation, conducts outreach and education on consumer issues and promotes recognition of reputable businesses The Better Business Bureau

The New York Industrial Retention Network (NYIRN)

A city-wide not-for-profit economic development organization that provides services to strengthen New York City’s manufacturing sector and create manufacturing jobs. The organization provides free referrals around real estate, relocation assistance, finance, energy, employment & marketing; and advocates for government policies that support manufacturing in New York City. You can learn more about NYIRN and some of the work that they do at www.nyirn.org. You can also contact them directly by calling: 212-404-6990 or sending an email to: services@nyirn.org. The New York Industrial Retention Network (NYIRN)

Research Sites

Business Library at the Brooklyn Public Library

This online business library is a guide to the free e-resources that that can be accessed through Brooklyn Public Library's Web site. Subject guides summarize the main topics in several of the Library's most popular and important areas, and can also refer you to some of the key resources about them. The Business Library's periodical catalog shows titles that the Library subscribes to, and as well as how far back it has holdings in each title. Finally, the Business Library's serials and directories catalog gives information on its extensive reference and research material in print. The Business Library at the Brooklyn Public Library

New York Public Library - Industry and Business Library

Provides small business information, worldwide business directories, and a list of business resources on the Web. New York Public Library - Industry and Business Library

NYC Office of Management and Budget

Monthly Report on Current Economic Conditions -- includes leading current and historical economic indicators for the U.S. and New York City . http://www.nyc.gov/html/omb/html/budpubs.html

Disability Information

Americans with Disabilities Act-ADA

Adopted in July of 1992, the ADA Act provides people with disabilities civil rights similar to those now available on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and religion through the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, services rendered by state and local governments, places of accommodation, transportation and telecommunication services. The Office of Disability Employment Policy offers brochures and publications on the ADA rules and regulations. Alternative formats are available. www.dol.gov/odep

SATIRN III

A computer software program and database that contains information on programs and services for people with disabilities, their families and the general public. The NYS Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities developed and copyrighted the system so that staff could more efficiently and effectively answer the wide range of questions. advoc4disabled.state.ny.us

National Center for Disability Services-NCDS

A non-profit agency dedicated to the empowerment of disabled individuals to be active and independent members of society. NCDS promotes self-sufficiency through numerous forums and programs including education, training research and leadership. Additionally, the organization showcases the state-of-the-art assistive technology at the Korneich Technology Center and research and training at the Research and Training Institute. www.ncds.org

The Public Advocate

The office of the Public Advocate is an independently elected city-wide official, next in line to the Mayor. The omsbudsperson is the advocate and voice for the public as regards city government. The offices of the Public Advocate investigate the effectiveness of the City's agencies and programs, provides solutions for a more efficient government and helps local communities obtain greater access to government. Additionally, the office of the Public Advocate monitors the city public information and education system. www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov

The World Institute on Disability

A not for profit public policy center, whose mission is to promote independence and inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects of society. The organization develops models of affordable accommodation, which includes personal assistance, adaptive technology and flexible work scheduling. www.wid.org

ABLE to Work

A consortium of business leaders, whose goal is to facilitate a change of attitude and awareness about the fundamental capability of individuals with a disability. The project is managed by the National Business and Disability Council, a leading corporate resource for the successful integration of disabled people into the workforce and consumer marketplace. www.abletowork.org

America’s Career InfoNet (ACINet.org) the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) sponsored the development of America 's Career Kit through a grant funded programs to the States. The mission of the initiative is to provide leadership in the development of national policy related to programs and services under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 that impact individuals with disabilities. Each products offers solutions to the overwhelming demands of today's labor market from the perspective of the job seeker, the employer training and education community. (www.acinet.org

Job Access_Ability

A non-profit organization that works with private companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Job Access' mission is to provide a dedicated system for disabled individuals to obtain employment. Employers who post positions on the Job Access site demonstrate a true open door policy. www.jobaccess.org

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

A comprehensive resource for available employment opportunities. JAN works with employers interested in hiring and retaining qualified employees with a disability and reducing workers compensation and insurance cost, etc. Additionally, they assist individuals to obtain current legislative information relevant to disability forums. www.jan.wvu.edu

Social Security Administration—Office of Employment Services

was developed to create opportunities for disabled individuals, which they serve. The various programs are developing and implementing policies that encourage employment and are committed to partnering with other public and private organizations to remove barriers that make the employment world so difficult for those individuals with a disability. Included in the support programs are the â€œTicket to Workâ€ incentive and the Benefits Planning, Assistance and Out reach Cooperative Agreement. www.ssa.gov

The National Business & Disability Council

The NBDC is a major resource for employers intent on integrating people with disabilities into their workplace. The goal of NBDC is to assist businesses to create accessible work conditions for employees. They provide training and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other issues related to employing and serving people with disabilities, as well as, creating a barrier free environment for them. www.mbdc.com

The Office of Disability Employment Policy-ODEP

Through the US Department of Labor, this new office is providing national leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with a disability. ODEP is also working to eliminate barriers to employment by supporting the creation of expanded work options and the promotion of increased economic opportunities. www.dol.gov

The Abilities Fund

is a nationwide community development organization, whose mission is to advance entrepreneurial opportunities for Americans with disabilities. The organization utilizes a combination of financial products, technical assistance and counseling to individuals with disabilities as well as those who support the disabled. The Abilities Fund assist in strengthening the existing nationwide network of micro enterprises development organizations as well as disability focused non-profits. www.abilitiesfund.org

The Veterans Business Outreach Program

Sponsored by the Small Business Administration, Office of Veterans Business Development Center. The program assists veterans and service disabled veterans target business training and counseling in order to develop and/or grow a small business. The VBOC's business advisors can help you identify potential sources of business funding, as well as, assistance with the various obstacles encountered when establishing a successful business. www.nyssbdc.org

U.S. Business Advisor

Created by the Small Business Administration utilizes a one-stop electronic link, which offers up to date information on the sixty different federal organizations, which provide regulations and services to the business community. The U.S. Business Advisor site is user-friendly and provides access to pertinent information and links relevant to business development. www.business.gov

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