In-person Business Meetup for Success "LAUNCH Your Business"
Event description
Tue. 2/10/2026 1:00pm-3:00pm (SBA New York District Office)
(In-person) “Business Meetup for Success- LAUNCH Your Business”
Location: Federal Plaza Conference Center at 26 Federal Plaza 6th Floor Zoom H (Broadway between Duane St & Worth St.)
RSVP: Reserve a seat by sending a message to Man-Li at man-li.lin@sba.gov directly.
Presenter: Ms. Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office
Agenda:
30-minute SBA presentation
30-minute Sharing Your Challenges
30-minute Brainstorm to solve the problems
Turn your business into a reality. Learn about the paperwork and processes you need to take care of before you can start doing business.
- Pick your business location
Your business location determines zoning laws, taxes and regulations.
- Choose a business structure
Select a business structure that gives you the right balance of legal protections and benefits.
- Choose your business name
Your name is part of your brand, so think about how you’ll use it to best serve your business.
- Register your business
Now you’ve decided on your name, structure, and location, register your business as a distinct legal entity.
- Get federal and state tax ID numbers
Set up your IDs to allow your small business to pay state and federal taxes.
- Apply for licenses and permits
These depend on laws, location, and activities, and vary at the state and federal level.
- Open a business bank account
Stay compliant and protected once your business is ready to accept or spend money.
- Get business insurance
Protect yourself from the unexpected costs of accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits.
30-minute Sharing Your Challenges
30-minute Brainstorm to solve the problems