Business Guides & Resources
Comprehensive business guides and resources from F&P Business Center's experienced professionals. 35 years of helping NYC businesses with formation, compliance, payroll, and growth strategies.
Business Formation Guide
Everything you need to know about starting and structuring your business in NYC.
LLC Formation
Limited Liability Company formation and management for small businesses.
- Articles of Organization
- Operating Agreement
- EIN Application
- Business License
Corporation Setup
S-Corp and C-Corp formation for businesses seeking corporate structure.
- Articles of Incorporation
- Corporate Bylaws
- Board of Directors
- Stock Certificates
Sole Proprietorship
Simple business structure for individual entrepreneurs and freelancers.
- Business Name Registration
- DBA Filing
- Business License
- Tax Registration
Partnership
General and Limited Partnership formation for multiple business owners.
- Partnership Agreement
- Business Registration
- Tax ID Number
- Operating Agreement
Business Compliance Guide
Stay compliant with NYC and New York State business regulations and requirements.
Tax Compliance
- Sales tax registration
- Quarterly tax filings
- Annual tax returns
- Payroll tax compliance
- Business tax credits
Employment Law
- Workers' compensation
- Unemployment insurance
- Minimum wage compliance
- Employee benefits
- Labor law posters
Business Licenses
- General business license
- Professional licenses
- Industry-specific permits
- Health department permits
- Zoning compliance
Record Keeping
- Financial records
- Employee records
- Tax documentation
- Business contracts
- Insurance policies
Payroll Management Guide
Essential information about setting up and managing payroll for your business.
Setup & Registration
- EIN registration
- State tax registration
- Workers' compensation
- Unemployment insurance
Employee Onboarding
- W-4 forms
- I-9 verification
- Direct deposit setup
- Benefits enrollment
Payroll Processing
- Time tracking
- Salary calculations
- Tax withholdings
- Direct deposit
Tax Reporting
- Quarterly reports
- Annual W-2s
- Tax deposits
- Compliance monitoring
Business Growth Strategies
Proven strategies to help your business grow and succeed in the competitive NYC market.
Financial Management
Effective financial management strategies for sustainable business growth.
- Cash flow management
- Budget planning
- Financial forecasting
- Investment strategies
Team Building
Building and managing a successful team for business growth.
- Hiring strategies
- Employee retention
- Performance management
- Training programs
Marketing & Sales
Marketing and sales strategies to expand your customer base.
- Digital marketing
- Local advertising
- Customer retention
- Sales strategies
Expansion Planning
Strategic planning for business expansion and new opportunities.
- Market analysis
- Expansion financing
- Location planning
- Risk management
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