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Through a network of 23 regional centers, the New York State Small Business Development Center delivers high quality business counseling and training to New Yorkers who want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing business. Thanks to our partners in the public and private sectors, our services are free of charge and have significant impact.

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09/15/2008: Practicing a time-honored craft
09/14/2008: MSNBC.com: Elevator Pitch - It’s in the bag
09/03/2008: Architectural Firm Growing with New York’s Development Projects
08/25/2008: SBDC opens Saratoga Springs office
08/19/2008: Binghamton University SBDC client named New York State Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year
08/18/2008: What to avoid when making a small business plan
EXPERT ADVICE

Steps to Starting a Small Business: Dot Your I's

by Joan Powers, Senior Business Advisor, SBDC at Onondaga Community College
Published in the CNY Business Exchange Magazine

Once you have decided to start a business, how do you make it legitimate? The first step is to make a decision on what type of entity you will form. The main choices are a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or limited liability company. Your attorney and accountant can best assist with this decision, as there are many factors to consider. Some of these factors include the industry you are in, your business insurance coverage, your personal assets and your personal tax returns. . .

 
 
 
 
NYS Small Business Development Center
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State University Plaza
Corporate Woods Building, 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12246
In NY State (800) 732-SBDC
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This Cooperative Agreement is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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