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Financing Your Business: About

Sources of finance to start or maintain your business from grants to loans and investors.

Funding News

* Small Business Lending Panel and Networking Session, Pace University Small Business Development Center, May 18, 2023, 9 am EDT

* WE NYC 1-on-1 Credit Consultation (on how to improve your credit score), June 2-30, 2023, 10 am-2 pm.

How to find money to start or support your business

Finding startup capital for your new business or money to expand it can be very difficult and time-consuming.  However, through research and footwork, it is possible.  Startup capital can be obtained from a number of sources.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a clear overview of the options available to fund your business.

LinkedIn Learning, which is accessible outside of the library using your NYPL card number and PIN, has several video courses on finding funding for your business.

The United States Chamber of Commerce regularly updates its listing of Grants, Loans and Programs to Benefit Your Small Business.

Thomas Yoseloff Business Center Small Business Resources

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