Small Business Resources
Empire State Development
- Site includes a complete 2009 guide to starting and growing a small business in NYS.
- Links to assist with creating a business plan, venture capital, licensing, taxes, and training.
High Technology of Rochester
- Business incubation programs, services, and facilities.
- Hosts a business plan contest.
RIT-Center for Integrated Manufacturing Solutions
- Resources base comprised of experts.
- Technology and training for manufacturing firms.
Rochester Works!
- Assists businesses with recruitment, assessment, placement and training.
- Connects businesses to federally-funded employment and training programs in Monroe County.
S.C.O.R.E.
- Mentoring advice.
- Low cost on-line workshops.
- How-to articles and business templates.
CLICK HERE for the December S.C.O.R.E. newsletter.
Small Business Administration
- Training when you need it: SBA’s online training network features free courses and interactive assessment tools.
- Counseling and assistance: Local business experts provide advice to help you start or grow your business.
- Financing your Bbusiness: SBA loan-guaranty programs back viable small businesses that do not qualify for traditional loans.
- Government contracting–SBA helps small businesses obtain a fair share of contracts.
Small Business Development Center
- FREE business counseling and training .
- Developing a business plan
- Preparing for e-commerce
- Financing and exporting
- A partnership program with the Small Business Administration.
Small Business Council of RBA
- Great networking opportunity.
- Variety of informational programs throughout the year.
- Small business Boot Camp Series:
- Building Client Loyalty
- Economic Incentive Programs for Small Business
- Communication in the Workplace
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Planning
