Buying a Franchise
Styrofoam Maker Offers to Cover NYC’s Recycling Bill
As the New York City Council's decision on the Styrofoam ban nears, Dart Container has offered an alternate solution.
By Kate Taylor
New York City | Page 7
Building a Business
What New York City’s New Mayor Bill de Blasio Will Do for Entrepreneurs
A look at the policy changes Bill de Blasio pledged during his campaign that are geared toward small-business owners and entrepreneurs in New York City.
Business News
8 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Twitter goes public, entrepreneurs unplug in Boulder, New Yorkers vote for a new Mayor, SCORE teaches small biz tips in Detroit, top brand managers meet at Tech Madison Ave, a no BS conference. This week's notable news and startup events for entrepreneurs.
Building a Business
Hurricane Sandy, One Year Later (Infographic)
Here's a visual look at Hurricane Sandy's devastation and what's happened since.
By Diana Ransom
Human Resources
Hurricane Sandy and the Hard Lessons It Taught 3 Seafood Businesses
Locating a seafood restaurant by the water is a good idea, until a massive hurricane blows through. See how three hard-hit businesses are doing one year after the storm.
Building a Business
Hurricane Sandy and Its Aftermath: By the Numbers
See just how brutal last year's superstorm Sandy really was.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Step Aside, San Francisco: New York-Based Companies Expected to Steal the IPO Show
As investor appetite improves and the Big Apple's tech scene continues to mature, analysts expect New York City to become a hub of tech IPO activity in coming years.
Tech
7 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
NEXT gets startups on the fast track, the Glimpse conference shows them the future, Feast makes them think, Martha Stewart's American Made teaches them to cook. This week's notable news and startup events for entrepreneurs.
Building a Business
Bloomberg Says London, Not Silicon Valley, Is New York City’s Top Tech Competitor
In the battle to reign supreme in the tech sector, the mayor of New York City says London is the city to watch.
Tech
Digital TV Startup Aereo May Wind Up in the Supreme Court
Aereo won a court victory in Boston today, but the fight over the startup's ability to provide digital streams of broadcast signals is far from over.
Online Presence
New York Cracks Down on Companies That Buy Fake Online Reviews
Nearly 20 small businesses fined $350,000 for engaging in the deceptive practice on sites such as Yelp and Google Local.
Building a Business
New York Times to Invest in Startups Through Its Own Incubator
The New York Times Co. plans to invest in early-stage media startups through its incubator, timeSpace, which recently graduated its inaugural class. Here's a look at what each of its three startups are up to.
Building a Business
New York’s Business Community Waxes Sentimental for Its Departing Billionaire
Despite bans on sugary drinks, smoking and trans fats, the 'nanny mayor' is looking a lot better these days.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Where New York Mayor Candidates Stand on Business and Entrepreneurship
From former Congressman Anthony Weiner to Gristedes owner John Catsimatidis and the first openly gay New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the slate of candidates in the Big Apple primary is diverse and opinionated.
Thought Leaders
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Mayor Bloomberg’s Tenure
In their own words, NYC-based entrepreneurs and business owners say what 12 years under the billionaire mayor was like for their companies and what their prognosis is for the city after Bloomberg leaves office at the end of this year.
By Diana Ransom
Thought Leaders
A Look at NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Legacy (Interactive Timeline)
A timeline of Michael Bloomberg's memorable moments as New York City's mayor.
Brick & Mortar
Zillow Buys Rival StreetEasy to Corner the New York Market
Real-estate information powerhouse Zillow said it will buy StreetEasy for $50 million and also announced a secondary stock offering.
Building a Business
The Big Apple to Tech-Savvy New Graduates: ‘We’re Hiring’
A recent report has New York City and Boston seeing major growth in hiring for tech-media companies.
Building a Business
A Young VC on How Young Entrepreneurs Can Land Cash for Their Young Companies
Early-stage venture capital investor Mo Koyfman of Spark Capital talks dollar bills and IPOs, among other weighty topics.
Tech
Struggling Deals Site LivingSocial Kills Events Group, Closes New York Office
The move eliminates 30 full-time positions and will have remaining staffers working remotely.
Brick & Mortar
The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Renting Office Space
Looking to set up shop? Find out where office rent prices are rising the fastest, and where they're falling.
Building a Business
New York University’s Accelerator is Looking to Jump Start Startups
NYU recently unveiled its accelerator Launchpad, hoping to help young entrepreneurs with their ventures.
Building a Business
The Reasons For and Against Joining a Co-Working Space
Before you join the co-working space frenzy, here are a few pros and cons to consider.
By Adam Toren
Tech
Bloomberg Opens $75 Million Venture Capital Fund
The New York City-based media company becomes the latest high-profile corporation to commit to nurturing startups.
Building a Business
AlleyNYC Founder on Running a Co-Working Space
For part of our co-working series, we chatted with Jason Saltzman of AlleyNYC on what it takes to run a co-working space.
Building a Business
Co-Working NYC: An Inside Look at New Work City
In our co-working series, NYU students give us the skinny on hot spaces in NYC. Here, we take a look at New Work City, a place where both successes and failures are celebrated.
Building a Business
Brooklyn Flea’s Innovative Take on an Old Idea
A flea market as restaurant incubator, hipster destination and, yes, great place to find a lamp.