If you are still kind of new to the whole small business culture, one of the first things you should look for is a county IDA. IDA stands for Industrial Development Agency, and pretty much every county in Central New York has one. The reason you want to look them up, is that in the current small business atmosphere, they are usually the ones with the grants and the tax breaks. So they definitely should be at the top of your list. Just as an example, check out the County of Herkimer's(NY) IDA web site:
http://herkimercountyida.com/index.php
Here you will find bond programs, other financing, real estate, and tax breaks to aid you in your business relocation, start-up, or expansion. Even if you are just starting a new e-bay business, get to know these folks because you never know what they might have to offer you and your company!
-Dale
About
- The CNY Small Biz Project
- This project, which started in 2007, aims to assist current small business owners, and at the same time encourage future owners by providing information, tools, and contacts that will assist them in their small business endeavors at little or no cost. Feel free to contact us at info@cnysmallbiz.com . Tell us what you would like to see addressed, or what would help you the most.
