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SBDCNet provides small business research services to the entire 1,100+ member SBDC Network of Small Business Development Centers located in all 50 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. In partnership with your SBDC, we can produce a broad range of financial, market and demographic research reports customized to your client’s industry and geographic location. In addition to supporting small business entrepreneurs, SBDCNet now offers an array of products and services to support small to mid-size community development.

Popular (and free!) market research reports cover industry trends, market statistics, customer demographics, recent business articles, and links to industry trade associations. A complete alphabetized archive appears in the sidebar to the right.

The New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, confidential business counseling, training, and business research at no cost.

On Wednesday February 19th, 2014 HVCC entrepreneur students, faculty and librarians received training on how to approach the complex world of entrepreneurial & business start-up research. This invaluable video captures the tips we learned, and provides more confidence to anyone attempting to navigate small business and entrepreneurial initiatives.

The DOL controls US labor activities, including administering unemployment insurance payments, enforcing laws concerning compensation, occupational health and safety, minimum wages, child labor, pension plans, and nondiscrimination in employment.

ETA seeks to build up the labor market through the training of the workforce, and the placement of workers in jobs through employment services.

EBSA protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits for more than 150 million people.

Employment prospects are available for all published occupations in New York State and each of ten labor market regions. Each occupation is assigned one of four descriptors that describes the future employment prospects for that occupation. They will help individuals make informed education and career decisions.

Employment and wage data by occupation are based on the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, which collects information from approximately 52,000 businesses. Data were collected in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 and then updated to the first quarter of 2013 by making cost-of-living adjustments

This is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations.

VETS serves America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.

You can think of these as two different company structures with very different tax requirements.

When it’s time to incorporate, many business owners find themselves wondering which business type to choose. Gaining a clear understanding of your options can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting started. Let’s explore some consideration points when comparing LLC vs. Corporation options. But first, let’s start with a quick definition of what it means to incorporate.

Mondaq Business Briefing, March 8 2017
In general, if there is a lawsuit against a corporation, personal assets will not be affected. (For example, your house may be protected because it is not part of a corporation.) If you are the only corporate director, however, there could be some personal liability depending on your actions on behalf of the corporation.

BusinessWest. 4/23/2012, Vol. 27 Issue 25, p20-37. 2p.