Free small business help in New York
16 office and chapter listings serving New York. Choose an office below and confirm its service area before making an appointment.
Ask for free counseling or mentoring. Some workshops and other services have fees; confirm the cost before registering.
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Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers help owners start, manage and grow businesses, including business planning and financing questions. State and regional network offices can connect you with a local adviser.
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New York State SBDC
Albany, New York
State or regional network office
SCORE mentors
SCORE connects small business owners with volunteer mentors for advice on starting and running a business. Mentoring is available online as well as through local chapters.
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SCORE New York City
New York, New York
Service area: Serving all Five Boroughs of New York City and nearby communities.
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NY chapter directory
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SCORE Long Island
Plainview, New York
Service area: Serving Long Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NY chapter directory
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SCORE Northeast NY
Poughkeepsie, New York
Service area: Serving Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, the Mid-Hudson Valley, the Catskills, the Adirondack region, Plattsburgh & small businesses across Northeast New York.
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SCORE Western NY
Rochester, New York
Service area: Serving Buffalo–Niagara, Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier
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SCORE Central NY
Syracuse, New York
Service area: Serving Syracuse, Utica, Binghamton, Ithaca, and communities across Central New York and Northern Tier Pennsylvania
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SCORE Westchester
White Plains, New York
Service area: Serving Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland Counties, the Hudson Valley, and parts of NYC.
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Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers provide business advice and training, with a focus on women starting or growing businesses. Ask about business plans, financing and local programs.
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BOC Women’s Business Center
Bronx, New York
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BOC Women’s Business Center
Brooklyn, New York
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BOC Women’s Business Center
Staten Island, New York
Listed by BOC Women’s Business Centers
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
VBOCs offer business counseling, training and referrals for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Many centers serve several states.
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McNulty Veteran Business Center
Watervliet, New York
Service area: New Jersey, New York
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
APEX Accelerators help businesses pursue government contracts, including registrations, finding opportunities and preparing bids. Native American APEX programs focus on Native-owned businesses.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
SBA district offices
SBA district offices explain SBA programs and connect businesses with local counseling partners, lenders and other assistance. Contact the office serving your county.
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SBA Buffalo District Office
Buffalo, New York
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Buffalo District
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SBA Metro New York District Office
Hauppauge, New York
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SBA Metro New York District Office
New York, New York
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SBA Buffalo District Office
Rochester, New York
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SBA Syracuse District Office
Syracuse, New York
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Get free help applying
Ask whether the center can help with your application, business plan or financial projections. APEX Accelerators focus on government contracts. Services depend on your business and the center’s service area.
These listings come from official directories and organization websites. SBDC entries include state and regional network offices. Women’s Business Center and APEX office listings are a selection; use the official locators for additional offices. Confirm contact details and county coverage before visiting.