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Business News  Avoid Federal Fines – Check Your Business and File for Free (December 31 Deadline) 

Businesses need to report information about the individuals who own or control them by December 31, 2024. Any newly formed businesses must do the same within 90 days of being registered with the state. Businesses will be fined for not registering the appropriate information. Completing the form is free. You do not need to pay to process this one-time filing for your business. Be advised that businesses may be subject to civil penalties of $500+ for each day that they have not completed the filing requirement.

Five-Minute Demo: How to File a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report

 Attend an Info Session Learn More  NYC Drought Warning A drought warning has been declared for New York City. City agencies are taking action to reduce water usage and protect water supplies. In addition, businesses and residents should take action to limit water usage during this dry season.  Some actions New Yorkers can take include:·     Reporting open fire hydrants and leaks to 311.·     Avoid flushing toilets unnecessarily.·     Avoid running the tap while washing hands.·     Take measures to fix leaky faucets and pipes within your business.·     Run dishwashers and washing machines only when full and use shorter cycles if available.

N Y C is in a Drought Every Drop Counts! We need you to conserve water immediately. 

Learn More  NYC Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST)  NYC BEST Boot Camp NYC BEST is partnering with various city agencies, small business organizations, and community partners to help small business owners understand city rules and regulations through a series of webinars covering the following topics:
·     Understanding city agencies’ permit/license structures and processes
·     Navigating government resources (NYC Business Solutions Centers, Commercial Lease Assistance, SBS Hotline)
·     Learning how NYC BEST can help with permits and licenses



 Join Our Boot Camp  Digital Marketing Email Marketing Translate your business concept into an efficient operation that continuously improves and raises your bottom line. December 3, 11 AM  

Unlock Free Advertising Secrets: Boost Your Business Today Learn more about Link Local, a program that provides free advertisements for small businesses, community groups, and local events. Link Local provides pre-designed advertising templates that can be featured on 1-2 selected Link NYC kiosks. December 4, 12 PM   

Search Engine Optimization Improve your website’s ranking in online search results. December 5, 11 AM December 18, 1 PM  

Accounting and Finance Neighborhood Trust Credit Workshop Learn what information is on a credit report, how to stay informed about your credit report, and basic steps you can take to improve your credit profile. December 2, 12 PM  

Financial Fitness for Small Business Owners (In Person) It’s important for small business owners to be on top of their personal finances to ensure financial health and to plan for the future. Join us as experts cover best practices, tips, and advice for personal financial health. December 3, 10 AM 

NYC Business Solutions Queens Center 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Fl. Queens, NY 11435  Business Finances 2: Planning for Profitability Learn how to apply financial tools to project how and when you will become profitable. December 10, 1 PM  

Fund Your NYC Small Business (In Person) Get tips to consider before taking on debt, an overview of documents commonly required to apply for a loan, and a summary of loans and grants that are currently available for NYC small businesses. December 12, 1 PM 

NYC Business Solutions Lower Manhattan Center14 Wall Street, 17th Fl.New York, NY 10005  Legal Start Preparing to File: Business Taxes Get a head start on your tax preparation! We will guide you through the essentials of filing your business taxes with confidence. December 9, 1 PM  

Commercial Lease Assistance Learn more about our free legal services to help eligible businesses with:
·     Signing a new commercial lease
·     Amending, renewing, or terminating an existing commercial lease
·     Addressing a commercial lease
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NYC: A Week in Review November 16 – 22 The NYC Week in Review videos are available weekly on the Mayor’s FacebookTwitterInstagram, and YouTube! Sign up to “Hear From Eric” and get direct messages from City Hall, tailored to your interests and neighborhood, sent directly to you – at nyc.gov/hearfromeric!  

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