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If you are seeking to connect with other professionals in the media and technology industry, check out this Wiki set up for NYC based digital movers and shakers. Includes an event calendar and list of upcoming networking events!

http://www.nextny.org/

Innovators should direct themselves to this link, where you can interact with investors, present your plans and receive expert feedback. Take advantage of the key offering, The Gauntlet, a process allowing you to pitch your venture within 7 minutes to a panel of individuals including VCs and attorneys.

http://hatchedby.us/

If you are seeking a mentor as you launch you new business, check out Inc’s articles on identifying resources for finding and choosing a mentor

http://www.inc.com/guides/growth/24509.html

A great service if you are seeking to network with a large group of professionals similarly interested in business incubation and entrepreneurship.

http://www.nbia.org/
 

The New York City Department of Small Business Services has partnered with the Kauffman Foundation to provide two no cost FastTrac courses to New Yorkers: FastTrac NewVenture and FastTrac GrowthVenture. FastTrac is a hands-on intensive business program to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to start, manage and grow a successful business in the current economic climate.

http://www.nyc.gov/FastTrac

The SME Toolkit, is a free resource brought to you by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IBM designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses to equip them with essential business tools. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, you can find the tools, content, resources, advice, mentoring and more to serve your needs.

http://us.smetoolkit.org/us/en

If bootstrapping isn’t cutting it, seek out grants from this center’s comprehensive database on US grant makers and their grant offerings.

http://foundationcenter.org/

Check out this organization’s vast network of pro bono lawyers from law firms and corporations if you seek expert legal advice on corporations, tax, real estate, and employment.

http://www.lawyersalliance.org/

If you represent non-profit seeking professional accounting services you may qualify for services at no cost.

http://www.cvas-usa.org/

If you are self-employed, take a look at what the IRS has to say on provides federal withholding, tax filing information and more.

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=115045,00.html

If you are a freelancer, consider this union site that represents the needs of America’s independent workforce though advocacy, information, and service.

http://www.freelancersunion.org/

The SME Toolkit, is a free resource brought to you by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and IBM designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses to equip them with essential business tools. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, you can find the tools, content, resources, advice, mentoring and more to serve your needs.

http://us.smetoolkit.org/us/en

This New York City Economic Development Corporation's document provides a list of online resources that enable your business to take advantage of all the incentives and financing it's eligible for—from low-cost financing programs, tax incentives, energy savings and more. Also, The link offers new and additional information about opportunities for growing green businesses.

http://www.nycedc.com/FinancingIncentives/Pages/FinancingIncentives.aspx

The Green Economy Post is an informative blog providing green career information and covering the impact of the environment, sustainable building, clean-tech and renewable energy on the US economy. Readers are provided with insightful feature stories, checklists, commentary, case studies, practical advice and insight, news and interviews. The blog provides our readers with the information, tools and other resources they need to succeed in these sectors. The following link provides an exhaustive list of "Green Business" articles.

http://greeneconomypost.com/category/green-business