Is there a fee for your services?

No, there is no fee for the the LDC/Smart Business Center services.  There is no fee for on-on-on  business counseling.  Some of our seminars and workshops do have nominal fees.  We will let you know at the time of registration what the fees are. 

I need a business loan, but banks tell me I don't meet their qualifications. Do you have any programs that can help me?

Business Outreach Center Network (BOC Network) offers loans to small businesses through the BOC Capital Corp. loan program.  ACCION New York provides small business loans to business owner who do not qualify for loans from traditional lending institutions. Call JoAnn Regan, Deputy Director, at 718-816-4775 or e-mail info@wbcldc.org for further information.

I heard that many small businesses can profit more by having a website and doing business on the Web. How can I get started with my website?

The LDC internet Club is a local source of information for operators of e-Businesses in Staten Island. Call us at 718-816-4775 for more information.

How can I get a copy of LDC's new Directory of Restaurants and Specialty Foods?

If you want a copy mailed to to please call Loretta Cauldwell, project manager, at the LDC 718-816-4775 or e-mail her at info@wbcldc.org.