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New York Entrepreneurial Resources
Here's the first thing you should do. Our list of New York entrepreneurial resources have proved useful to many new entrepreneurs. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Albany entrepreneurs . . . and any
entrepreneurs in New York for that matter.
We've got lists of New York angel investors, information on incorporating in New York, New York VC firms and many other resources.
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Useful Information on Albany, New York
Did you know that approximately 95,000 people live in Albany? That's the count according to recent census data.
Albany, New York Newspaper Advertising
Interested in advertising a Albany, NY business? To reach Albany customers, newspaper advertising can be very effective.
To make your life a little easier, we've gathered up the newspaper advertising rates for newspapers in Albany, New York.
Radio Advertising Albany, New York
Radio advertising is a time-proven way to reach many prospectives customers.
To steamline marketing planning and advertising budgeting for Carrollton business owners, we've researched radio advertising rates in your area.
Starting a Business in Albany, New York
New entrepreneurs will love our starting-a-business guide that we've created for Albany, NY.
Business Demographics for Albany, New York
Albany has more than 5,000 businesses operating within its borders.
The most numerous types of business are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Offices of Lawyers |
261 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
201 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
198 |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
182 |
| Religious Organizations |
103 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
91 |
| Offices of Dentists |
83 |
| Commercial Banking |
74 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) |
66 |
| Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings |
62 |
| Food Service Contractors |
58 |
| Business Associations |
56 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores |
53 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
51 |
| Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars |
51 |
| Women's Clothing Stores |
50 |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants |
48 |
| Beauty Salons |
47 |
| Other Individual and Family Services |
47 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers |
47 |
| Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) |
45 |
| Child Day Care Services |
43 |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
43 |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels |
43 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
42 |
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