Start or Grow a Business: Request an Appointment for Free Business Counseling

Request an Appointment with a Business Advisor

There are several ways to set up an appointment:

  • Contact your local center to set up an appointment by phone
  • Call (800) 732-SBDC for help in finding your local center
  • Fill out an online application for counseling:

In-Person CounselingIn Person Counseling
Come to a SBDC center or outreach center for one-on-one assistance.

Online Counseling (e-mail)Online Counseling (email)
Communicate with an SBDC advisor through email
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NYS Small Business Development Center
State University Plaza
Corporate Woods Building, 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12246
In NY State (800) 732-SBDC
Outside NY State (518) 443-5398

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Partnership Program with the SBA, administered by the State University of New York. This Cooperative Agreement is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.