Business Mentor NY – a program of Empire State Development

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Mentees and Mentors,

We appreciate your interest in mentorship. Please be advised that after March 31, 2024, the Business Mentor NY Program will cease to operate. However, you can continue to access mentoring services by contacting Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in your area at esd.ny.gov/eac-directory to obtain one-on-one counseling with your current business idea or small business.

If you would like to continue offering pro bono mentoring services to entrepreneurs or small business owners, please email us at nylovessmbiz@esd.ny.gov with your core business skills, experience or education and your preferred service area.

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Akbar White Entrepreneur

Location poughkeesie, NY, United States of America
Venture Industry Landscaping/Lawn Care
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What I need help with

My background as an entrepreneur

My current challenges

I would like to obtain a loan for financing more reliable equipment so that when jobs start coming in I am better prepared. I also need some guidance in how to pay employees as we start the business and how to do proper payroll once it is fully functional. I can use guidance for how to grow the business into a profitable company. And I can also use help figuring out bookkeeping and taxes and what online programs would be helpful. Also need help developing a website and online presence.


About my venture

realfather Started 2019

I want to operate my own business that will keep me outdoors and I would like to pass on the business and skills one day to my children. I have purchased some equipment and am working on obtaining customers. I am picking up scrap and doing small moving jobs to earn quick money while main business is developing. My goal is to have it fully operational throughout the seasons. I want to create employment for people in my community that may have trouble obtaining jobs in the traditional way, ex:troubled teens, young adults on probation etc. Currently have 2 main employees working for me. Goal is 8 employees when fully operational

Countries of operation: United States of America