The Audubon Partnership for Economic Development Washington Heights NY

Small Business Washington Heights

APED Community Business Partners program is designed to provide the small business owners and entrepreneurs one-on-one guidance to access financing and the tools they need to grow their business and thrive.

Community Business Partners assists with the development of business plans, loan packaging, technical assistance, minority certification and computer instruction.

Get start up funds, working capital, build your inventory or expand your business. oans range between $5,000 and $250,000

• Our Business Specialist can assist you with:  
• Drafting a Business Plan
• Arranging referrals to loan funds and financial institutions
• Completing loan applications
• Arranging meetings with bank officials and lenders 

QuickBooks  - Take charge of your business finances.  Learn to use the many helpful and innovative elements of this accounting software, which may be used    to track billing and inventory, set up payroll   systems and create fiscal reports. You can integrate data from QuickBooks with other software programs.

Business Licensing - Community Business Partners can help you   understand State & City government regulations and acquire certifications and licenses appropriate to your business.   

• Operating licenses
• Permits
• Business/ Government certification
• Minority and Women Owned Business     

Informative workshops and technical assistance are available with experienced moderators

• Business Management
• Business Taxes & Upper Manhattan  Empowerment Zone Tax Credits
• How to Improve your Credit
• Marketing your Business and Products
• 10 Easy Steps to Start-Up a Business 

Business Workshops are held monthly at the Audubon Building.
Services are provided in both English and Spanish.