Best Small Business Resources in the The Bronx Area
Starting a business is a life-changing experience. New York has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the The Bronx area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.
You can also read our guide to starting a business in New York.
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BXL Business Incubator
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Description
The BXL Business Incubator offers a wide assortment of services for startups, centering around a coworking space in the heart of South Bronx. They offer in-house business counseling on legal and financial matters and provide access to pro bono accounting services as well. Their parent organization, BOC Development Inc. offers micro-lending services with low-interest loans. BXL offers both virtual and on-site memberships to accommodate different needs.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
BankNote Building, 890 Garrison Ave.
Bronx, NY 10474
718-532-2927
krivera@bocnet.org
Bronx Business Bridge Incubator
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Offers Free Service
Description
This incubator focuses on serving traditionally underserved communities, providing a year of incubation to selected startups. Services include bi-monthly one-on-one counseling, workshops, technical advising, and networking events. These programs are run by Lehman College.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
2501 Grand Concourse, 3F
Bronx, NY 10468
718-960-4684
business.incubator@lehman.cuny.edu
Bronx Coworking Space
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Accepts Walks In
Description
Bronx Coworking Space offers flexible office accomodations that fit a variety of needs. Amenities include private phone booths, mail delivery, and refreshments. Conference rooms and private lockers are available for reservation. They are located in the heart of the south bronx, conveniently near several bus lines and plenty of great restaurants.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Lehman College Bronx SBDC
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Offers Free Service
Description
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
New York City Department of Small Business Services - The Bronx
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Offers Free Service
Description
The local government of New York City offers many programs and opportunities to make starting a business in NYC as easy as possible. FastTrac is a free 10-session class that prepares entrepreneurs to develop a business plan and launch a successful business. The website itself excels at providing personalized steps to launch a business in NYC, matching advice to a person’s individual situation and goals. Free workshops are hosted throughout NYC, on topics both particular to specific industries and general enough to be of interest to any entrepreneur.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
The Bronx SCORE
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Offers Free Service
Description
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth