Boston Business Hub

Welcome, Small Businesses

Welcome to the Boston Business Hub, your central access point to the City of Boston’s small business services and business development professionals. Boston is transforming the way it works with entrepreneurs to make the process of starting or expanding a small business more predictable, efficient and convenient. We greatly appreciate you doing business in Boston and we welcome your feedback on how we and the Boston Business Hub can best serve you.

Submit Feedback

Connect with an Expert

1. Tell us what you need

Need to develop a business plan? Seeking funding? Looking for guidance on permitting and licensing issues? Trying to find space? Let us know your questions and small business needs.

2. Get connected to the right person

The Boston Business Hub will connect your request to the appropriate business development professional within Boston’s city government. You will hear back from the right person within 2 business days.

3. Get answers and results

Our business development professionals will help answer your questions, connect you to resources and point you in the right direction. Spend less time seeking answers and more time running your business.

Learn About Permitting & Licensing

Are you an entrepreneur looking to open or expand a small business? Be sure you know what permits and licenses you need before you sign your lease or start construction. The Permitting & Licensing Wizard will guide you through a series of questions and provide you with a summary checklist of informationbased on your business needs.

Find Resources

Explore the resources and organizations available to help you start or grow your business in Boston. Sort the resources by your business industry or your location in the City for more customized results.