Business Center

You want to be your own boss?
You are at the right place to get started!

ACCORD's Business Center is the local chapter of New York State's Entrepreneurial Assistance Program. Our program provides technical assistance and training opportunities to Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Steuben counties (and other nearby areas). If you'd like more information about the NYS Entrepreneurial Assistance program, please contact the ACCORD Business Center or visit the NYS Entrepreneurial Assistance Website here.

Technical Assistance

Our EAC provides the following in-depth services, including counseling and assistance on:

The feasibility of starting a business
Refining a business concept and business plan
Completing MWBE Certification Applications
Business Mentor NY, a web-based volunteer mentor platform
Established management principles and practices
Product development and marketing
Exporting, contract procurement and licensing
Identifying and accessing capital and credit
Access to business support networks
Ongoing and continued technical assistance to program graduates including linkages to other small business services

Entrepreneurship Course

Twice a year, the ACCORD Business Center offers a formal entrepreneurship course (10-week Spring & Fall Course), that teaches potential and current businesses all about running their own enterprises. Throughout the class, our team of professionals use a curriculum approved by the NYS Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers program (EAC), as well as special presentations by local guest presenters that are able to share their experiences and expertise.

Topics Include:

Tax Issues
Legal Issues
Insurance Issues
Web Commerce
M/WBE Certification
Networking

Writing a Business Plan
Marketing Your Business
Computer Skills
Doing Business As (DBA) Certificates
Social Media
Record Keeping

To register for the next Entrepreneurship Training Course, please contact the program by calling (585) 268-7605 ext. 1711 or email business@accordcorp.org

Useful Resources

Small Business/Self Employed Tax & Resource Center: Provided by the IRS, this website provides an all-in-one dashboard for anyone already running their own business or those looking to become entrepreneurs. It provides a great deal of information on many topics, as well as virtual workshops, event calendars, and informational videos.

NY Business Express Customized Checklist for Start-ups

Apply for an Employer Identification Number

Business Mentor NY

Complete Articles of Organization Document for Corporations, LLCs, or Limited Partnerships

Allegany County DBA Form

Allegany County Partnership DBA Form

Allegany County Economic Development