Starting a really small business in New York City?

I'd like to start a really small fishing reel repair business here in NYC. For example, I will be doing the repairs in my garage, I will order the parts as needed, I will probably put up a small sign in my front yard, put a small ad up with my number in tackle shops, and just keep it small.

What do I have to do to start something like that? NYC has some of strictest business laws and I don't know where to start! Are there even any laws concerning something this small? I'm not trying to start a big business or anything. It's just so local people who want their reel fixed for a good price can just drop it off and get it fixed. Again, it's something really small and I don't plan on making it any bigger. Any info would be great!

Mike

Two things to check - need for a business license (probably need one). Second and most important, the need fora zoning variance. You may or may not need a variance depending upon what regulations the zoning commission has put in place (for example, if you pick up up the stuff to be repaired, you may not need a variance since only the work is being done on the premises which would not affect the neighborhood, versus having people drop off the stuff to be repaired, which would increase traffic in the neighborhood).