NYC Business Express
NYC Business Express is an interactive website designed to help you identify the permits and licenses required to open your business in New York City, based on the unique needs of your establishment. The site also provides useful resources and incentive information to help you open and operate your business.

Day Care Business Fact Sheet
An introduction to the five types of day care businesses you can operate in New York City as well as the licensing procedures for each, and useful websites for further resources

E-Commerce Checklist
Steps to take in order to successfully open and operate an internet based business including useful websites for further information

Restaurant Guide
An introduction to the fundamentals of opening and operating a restaurant including information related to wages, hours of work, consumer protection, employment discrimination, public accommodations, worker health and safety, and more

Retail Business Checklist
Steps to take in order to successfully open and operate a retail business, including suggestions about location, pricing, marketing, hiring the right employees and completing financial projections

Street Vending Fact Sheet
Information related to operating as a street vendor in New York City, including rules and regulations for mobile vendors and vending at street fairs or flea markets

Small Vendor Markets
A list of contact information for small vendor markets located around the city