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Think You’re Too Small to Bid on a Big City Contract? Think About Teaming.

By Denise Rodriguez Lopez, American Express OPEN Advisor on Teaming

Perfect the Pitch

Speaking in public is tough. Presenting

Another Benefit of Certification: A Special Invitation to Meet Agency Buyers

Last year, New York City conducted over 55,000 transactions to buy $15 billion worth of supplies, services and construction,

3 Costly Legal Mistakes Your Business Should (and Can) Avoid

by Arina Shulga, founder of Shulga Law Firm, P.C.

Starting and running your own business is a risky undertaking. We all know the statistics that tell us that the overwhelming majority of new businesses fail. However, you can minimize your risks by avoiding certain common legal pitfalls. Here are my top 3:

Got Credit?

June is credit month at the NYC Business Solutions, Upper Manhattan and Washington Heights Centers.

A New Health Insurance Resource for New York’s Small Businesses

by Marjorie Cadogan, Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Human Resources Administration’s Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access

The Small Business Assistance Program is a new resource available in New York that is designed to address the specific insurance and health care needs of small businesses,

GET INSPIRED: From Freelancer to CEO at 60+ Years Old

By Harriet Hoffman, CEO of Make the Right Choice

Five years ago, I left my full time position as a Director of Institutional Giving at a successful

Financing 101

How does one get financing? How much money does one ask for? What is the

Is that Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

by Stephanie L. V. Hendricks, owner of Hendricks Law Firm

Determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor usually depends on a number of factors, and in some cases, the answer may not be clear.

Advice for Bidding on Public Works Contracts

Welcome to the first edition of the Compete to Win column on the NYC Business Solutions Blog. Every month, I’ll discuss issues that would prevent you from being competitive in bidding on public works contracts. I look forward to your feedback.

Now, did you know that when your parents nagged you about tucking in your shirt, they were really teaching you that first impressions count? In business it’s no different.

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