Many START-UP AND EARLY-STAGE ENTREPRENEURS in New York City need technical assistance and direction in order to grow their businesses. BEDC provides some solutions to meet those needs.

WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?
Products and services offered at no cost:
• First consultations – one hour, provided at BEDC offices
• Assessments of business planning needs – upon request by business owner
• Referrals to other technical assistance providers
• Referrals to financing sources

Products and services offered for a fee:
After the first consultation, BEDC may provide any of the following services, depending upon the business development needs and resources:
• SBA loan application packaging services
• Business Plan Evaluations
• Market Research Reports
• Financial Projections

WHEN DO WE PROVIDE IT?
The services are offered throughout the calendar year, during business hours.

WHERE DO WE PROVIDE IT?
Services are offered at the office of Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, 175 Remsen Street, Suite 350 (near the Court Street/Borough Hall subway station, accessible by most major subway lines).

WHO PROVIDES THE SERVICES?
All services are provided by an experienced business analyst and planner.

HOW DO I OBTAIN A FREE CONSULTATION?
A consultation is scheduled by calling 718-522-4600 x35.

RELATED PROGRAMS:
If you want technical assistance and are interested in a program for entrepreneurs with a physical or visual disability, or entrepreneurs with a mental health diagnosis, please click here to find out about the LAUNCH and On Track programs.

If you want to learn all the basics of running a business, BEDC offers the EAP (Entrepreneur Assistance Programs) 14-session training course for start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs. Please click here for information and to register for the course.