Helping Business Owners Succeed In Coney Island
Attention Coney IslandMerchants!
Look What You’ll Get as a Coney IslandBoard of Trade Member…
- You get a free page on this website. Your page will include what products or services you offer, photos of you and your storefront, money-off coupons, and advertised sale days. If you own a restaurant, you’ll have your menu on the site as well as any specials offered
- You and your business will be publicized free of charge in Astella Development Corp.’s newsletter, Astella Action News
But most of all…you have the opportunity to:
- Connect with other merchants in Coney Island, share your ideas for improving the business district, attract more foot traffic, and discuss issues of mutual concern.
- Learn what’s going on in the community and how you can participate
- Learn about how the upcoming redevelopment of Coney Islandwill affect your business
TO JOIN, CALL EDWIN COSME, PRESIDENT, CONEY ISLAND BOARD OF TRADE AT 917-710-1004 OR EMAIL HIM AT: EDWINCIS@OPTONLIN.NET
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BUSINESS ARTICLES
How Astella Development Corp. Can Help Coney Island Merchants
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Astella Development Corp. is dedicated to the commercial revitalization of Coney Island. Such efforts include:
Free Advice and Financial Assistance for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
AcciónNY
115 East 23rd Street, 7th floor 212-387-0494
· Provides microloans and business advisory services to individuals and small businesses that do not have access to traditional sources of credit loans@accionnewyork.org www.accionnewyork.org
Astella Development Corporation
115 East 23rd Street, 7th floor 212-387-0494
· Provides microloans and business advisory services to individuals and small businesses that do not have access to traditional sources of credit loans@accionnewyork.org www.accionnewyork.org
Astella Development Corporation
The Top Small Business Opportunities
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Selecting a new business to start is the most trying task for new entrepreneurs. Consider your passions, skills, and experience before embarking on your small business venture.
The following are among the top business opportunities, according to small business expert Darrell Zahorsky:
The following are among the top business opportunities, according to small business expert Darrell Zahorsky:
New Business Acceleration Team
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
New restaurants, bars, bakeries and butcher shops that will seat 50 or fewer guests, and will make no major alterations to their physical space prior to opening, such as changing entrances or building an extension, may be eligible for a new, streamlined program from the New Business Acceleration Team (NBAT). This program will make it possible for entrepreneurs to open their doors more quickly and help businesses get the answers and services they need.
Small Business Jobs Act
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
On Sept. 27, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Small Business Jobs Act, , the most significant piece of small business legislation in over a decade. The new law is providing critical resources to help small businesses continue to drive economic recovery and create jobs. The new law extended the successful SBA enhanced loan provisions while offering billions more in lending support, tax cuts, and other opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Helps Small Businesses
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an unprecedented effort to jump-start our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and ensure our nation can meet the challenges of the 21st century. The Recovery Act assigns a key role in this effort to the U.S. Small Business Administration, providing it with program tools that offer new economic incentives to small businesses and lenders alike, all aimed at growing our economy through job creation, re-starting lending, and investing in small businesses.
The Act:
BrooklynHealthWorks: Low-Cost Health InsuranceFor Small Businesses
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Group Health Inc. (GHI) and the NYS Department of Insurance, offers Brooklyn HealthWorks, a low-cost health insurance plan for small businesses and other small employers located in Brooklyn.
Buying and Starting Up a Franchise Business
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Franchising makes up an increasingly large part of the U.S.economy. Over 20 million Americans are employed by franchising. This number constitutes over 10% of the total economic output of the USeconomy and makes franchising the largest employment sector in Americaother than the federal government.
Services Offered by the U.S.Small Business Administration
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
New Online Community for Small Business Owners
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s website, www.community.business.gov, provides an opportunity for small business owners to discuss and share information about starting and running a successful business. Issues covered include starting an online business, home-based businesses, serving the senior citizen population, loans, grants, taxes, government contracting, and business law.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration’s website, www.community.business.gov, provides an opportunity for small business owners to discuss and share information about starting and running a successful business. Issues covered include starting an online business, home-based businesses, serving the senior citizen population, loans, grants, taxes, government contracting, and business law.
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