Whether you are already a successful organization internationally or an entrepreneur looking to launch your great idea in New York City, finding the necessary funding is certain to be a roadblock in your mission to growing your business in New York City and the U.S. market.New York City is unique in that there are a… Continue reading Obtaining Business Grants for Your Small Business
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Networking in New York City
There’s no doubt that one of the biggest struggles people face in moving to a new city is meeting friends and making business. New York City has an enormous international community – but how do you get involved? Networking is the key – and networking in NYC isn’t as hard as you might think!From groups… Continue reading Networking in New York City
Entrepreneur Portrait: Ben Lapidus – The GREEN Program
We at New York International love to hear stories about successful entrepreneurs and the challenges faced when starting up a business in the U.S. We recently had the opportunity to talk with entrepreneur Benjamin Lapidus, who co-founded the GREEN Program along with Jean Paul Cazedessus, Melissa Lee, and Mikhail Naumov. The program is an intensive… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Ben Lapidus – The GREEN Program
Overpaid and Over Here?: The Importance of Immigrants to NYC’s Economy
Immigration is a controversial issue. There’s no getting around the fact that politicians, as well as day-to-day New Yorkers, have been and continue to be deeply divided on the future of immigration laws. Does immigration mean taking work away from U.S. citizens, and the demise of American culture? Or is it the great building block… Continue reading Overpaid and Over Here?: The Importance of Immigrants to NYC’s Economy
Starting a Business in New York City
To many, starting your own business is the American dream. Starting a business in New York City calls for exceptional research, brainstorming, and guidance; New York International has compiled a few tips so that your American dream isn’t one that is short lived once you decide to set up shop in New York City.Our top… Continue reading Starting a Business in New York City
Entrepreneur Portrait: Lolo Manso – Socarrat Paella Bar
“I am passionate about food; it is one of the most gratifying pleasures in life. To me, eating is like a ritual; an expression of one’s soul.”You don’t have to talk to Chef Jesus “Lolo” Manso for long before you realize that food is his passion; a passion that he has taken very seriously and… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Lolo Manso – Socarrat Paella Bar
Finding Office Space as a Startup: Renting and Office Sharing in NYC
New York City’s pricey real estate makes finding office space as an entrepreneur tricky. You’ll need to consider not just pricing, but also which neighborhood makes the most sense for your type of business—where is your customer base? Where will you be able to network with similar companies? Where will be the best spot for… Continue reading Finding Office Space as a Startup: Renting and Office Sharing in NYC
New York City’s International Makeup
One of the wonderful things about New York City is that it is, and always has been, an international city.From its foundation as New Amsterdam and the immigration waves of the 1800s and 1900s, to the ongoing internationalization of the city’s economic, social, and political spheres, it is a city made up of cultures, people,… Continue reading New York City’s International Makeup
How Being German Helped My NYC Business
Frank Hauser, a former businessman and soccer player in his native Germany, is now the owner of a successful and growing New York City-based soccer school, SoccerBeyond LLC. Coach Frank, as he’s known by his students, sat down with New York International to talk about being an international entrepreneur in New York and his experience… Continue reading How Being German Helped My NYC Business
The Man with the Drive to Get You Behind the Wheel
The first time I approached the Vaswani Driving Academy on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx, I wondered if I was in the right place.Was I here to get driving instructions or auditioning to be a clown? The front window was plastered with advertisements for magicians, clowns, cotton candy, balloons, and snow cone machines. There was… Continue reading The Man with the Drive to Get You Behind the Wheel