New York Public Library is a great source for business and industry information.
Follow these simple steps to use this free resources.
- Think of what specific industry or organization would you would like to look into, such as industry trends and industry forecasts.
- Go online to nypl.org/collections/articles-databases, click drop down box for subject and select “Business“. WVF recommends becoming familiar with First Research or IBISWorld.
- Before arriving feel free to call in to the library as there are peak use times and there is a limited number of computers set aside for business and industry research. It is best to arrive during a down period.
- If you have any other questions specific to your research please CLICK HERE to communicate with library staff.
If your business is operating under a name other than the registered name, than you need to file a Certificate of Assumed Name, sometimes also called a “Doing Business As” (DBA) Certificate, with the county clerk in each county where you plan to do business. Below are links to several local County Clerk offices.
If your business is operating under a name other than the registered name, than you need to file a Certificate of Assumed Name, sometimes also called a “Doing Business As” (DBA) Certificate, with the county clerk in each county where you plan to do business. Below are links to several local County Clerk offices.
New York County Clerk’s Office
Richmond County Clerk’s Office