NJSBDC Helps New Jersey
Small Businesses Grow
Get NO-COST, 1-on-1 consultation from NJSBDC's business experts who work with you until you have fulfilled your business goals. NJSBDC will assign business experts that will focus on key elements of your company and help you grow.
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What We Offer
The NJSBDC will be the leading statewide organization in delivering business advisory services and training to established and new small to mid-sized businesses, and high-impact, growth-oriented businesses.
Watch Our StoryCounseling
Whether you’re expanding your business or starting a new venture, NJSBDC consultants can provide your small business with personalized guidance on a variety of diverse matters. We have the ability to equip your establishment with the resources and tools necessary in order to get you to the next level. We offer comprehensive solutions and services for new and existing businesses, as well as strategies for accelerating your growth. Explore our counseling options below, and choose which path is a best fit for you.
Explore Counseling Options →Events
Reading articles and watching videos are a great way to learn the basics of business. But to move beyond this, it’s important to get the right training. With NJSBDC, you have the ability to attend workshops, seminars, webinars, and networking events. In this workshops, we will cover everything from marketing and social media to financing and making business plans. Our workshops and events are the best place to increase your knowledge while networking at the same time.
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The Tool Kit can be used as a resource tool for any stage of your business life cycle. These seminars and training courses are offered directly from the SBA.gov website and are designed to help you grow your business and succeed. This tool kit consists of resources for both new businesses as well as existing businesses.
Get The Tools →How It Works
Request Counseling
Request counseling and we'll match you with an NJSBDC business consultant specific to your business needs.
Grow Your Business
Your dedicated NJSBDC business consultant will work with you to help grow your business to the next level!
Stats
Counseled 15,798 clients
(on-on-one)
Delivered 59,033 total
counseling hours
14,095 of all clients were
established businesses
1,049 clients of NJSBDC
started a new business
Sponsored 2,198 training
sessions statewide
38,219 training
seminar attendees
4,255 total jobs
supported
Facilitated $318,596,295
in total financing (loans & equity) for its clients
Clients generated more
than $6.5 billion in sales
revenues
Summarized impact of the program (October 1, 2019 – December 21, 2021)
What Our Clients & Partners Say
Upcoming Events
Veterans Launching Ventures - Modules 1 - 3
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with the Veterans Launching Ventures (VLV) Spring 2024 course!...
Register →Veterans Launching Ventures - Module 4
May 07, 2024Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with the Veterans Launching Ventures (VLV) Spring 2024 course!...
Register →Protect
Tuesday, May 07Whatever vision you have for your business and financial future, it takes the right strategy to make...
Register →Harness the Power of Chat GPT: Elevate Your AI Skills and Confidence
May 08, 2024During this 90-minute workshop via Zoom, participants will · Get Started with ChatGPT: Learn...
Register →Franchise 101
May 08, 2024Are you curious about the world of franchising? Join us for this online event where you'll learn all...
Register →Financial Literacy & Bankability Part 2
May 13, 2024Welcome to the Financial Literacy & Bankability Series! This online event is designed to help yo...
Register →Talk Tax with the IRS
May 14, 2024Jill Maniacci - Senior Stakeholder Liaison - Tax Specialist / IRS Communication & Liaison Jill ...
Register →SMBx: New Mercer County Investment Program
May 14, 2024SMBx: New Mercer County Investment Program Join us at this great event where Mercer County partners ...
Register →Driving Your Business Forward with Digital Tools
May 14, 2024Join the NJSBDC at Brookdale Community College for "Driving Your Business Forward with Digital Tools...
Register →Introduction to Entrepreneurship
May 14, 2024Welcome to the Introduction to Entrepreneurship event! Are you ready to dive into the world of start...
Register →Encore Thursdays: Basics of Financing Your Business
May 16, 2024Every First Friday of the month, NJSBDC at NJCU School of Business partners with organizations to br...
Register →Doing Business Online II: Selling your Goods and Services with E-Commerce
May 18, 2024Are you ready to take your business to the next level by harnessing the power of e-commerce? Join us...
Register →Tutorial: How to File Your Beneficial Ownership Information Report
May 21, 2024Join us for an ** online tutorial** to file your Beneficial Ownership Information Report.This even...
Register →Negotiate Like a Pro-GG
May 21, 2024Negotiation is a powerful tool, whether you're asking for a raise, buying a house, or applying for a...
Register →Business Mixer
May 21, 2024Join the NJFCU business members, and other businesses in the North Jersey Community for this opportu...
Register →From Plan to Post: An AI-Powered Content Strategy Workshop Using ChatGPT
May 22, 2024Learn how to use ChatGPT to transform your social media planning and content creation process. Durin...
Register →Inicia Tu Panadería Casera -Primera Sesión Informativa Online: Introducción a la Ley NJ Cottage Food
May 22, 2024En esta primera sesión, nos sumergiremos en los detalles de la Ley NJ Cottage Food. Aprenderemos qu...
Register →Inicia Tu Panadería Casera -Primera Sesión Informativa Online: Introducción a la Ley NJ Cottage Food
May 22, 2024En esta primera sesión, nos sumergiremos en los detalles de la Ley NJ Cottage Food. Aprenderemos qu...
Register →Doing Biz w/ NJ
Thursday, May 23Doing Business with New Jersey, Mercer County and Our Towns: Learn from Officials regarding the Proc...
Register →Doing Biz w/ NJ
Thursday, May 23Doing Business with New Jersey, Mercer County and Our Towns: Learn from Officials regarding the Proc...
Register →Bloom & Business: Entrepreneurship & Flower Bouquet Skills
May 23, 2024Come along to a unique networking extravaganza where the worlds of entrepreneurship and flower arran...
Register →Marketing Online II: Digital Marketing Strategies
May 25, 2024Learn to effectively advertise, engage with your audience, and optimize your online presence with th...
Register →UCEDC Presents Access to Capital
May 28, 2024Access to capital is critical to many small businesses, yet most owners don't understand how to dete...
Register →Marketing for Small Businesses Part 1
May 28, 2024Marketing for Small Businesses Welcome to our online event dedicated to helping small businesses thr...
Register →Inicia Tu Panadería Casera-Segunda Sesión Informativa Online:Como obtener la Certificación Requerida
May 29, 2024En esta sesión, nos centraremos en el proceso para obtener la certificación requerida de ServSafe ...
Register →Inicia Tu Panadería Casera-Segunda Sesión Informativa Online:Como obtener la Certificación Requerida
May 29, 2024En esta sesión, nos centraremos en el proceso para obtener la certificación requerida de ServSafe ...
Register →Exploring Business Ownership Through Franchising Webinar
May 30, 2024Are you considering entrepreneurship as a career option in 2023, but want a proven business model to...
Register →Introduction to Entrepereneurship
June 04, 2024Hey there, future business moguls! ?? Are you ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey? Join ...
Register →Best Business Apps for Small Business Owners Webinar
June 05, 2024Running a small business involves wearing a lot of hats and it can be overwhelming. As a business ow...
Register →Independent Contractors vs Employees Webinar
June 05, 2024This pandemic has not only affected our way of life but shifted the way we manage our small business...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Introduction (Summer Cycle) Week 1
June 07, 2024The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 4 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →First Friday: Bank Services Beyond Loans
June 07, 2024Join us on June 7, 2024, from 10 am to 11:30 am, for an insightful financial webinar where we delve ...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
June 08, 2024First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Winning Public Federal Contracts
Monday, June 10This all-day training course will provide growth-focused small businesses with an in-depth understan...
Register →Financial Literacy & Bankability Part 3
June 10, 2024Welcome to the Financial Literacy & Bankability Series! This online event is designed to help yo...
Register →The Importance of Psychological Safety
June 11, 2024In this workshop, participants are invited to discuss ways to create psychologically safe organizati...
Register →Business Ownership Exploration & Franchising
June 11, 2024Welcome to the Business Ownership Exploration & Franchising event! Are you curious about becomin...
Register →TCNJ 1st Small Business Supplier Diversity
June 12, 2024IN-PERSON EVENT: Calling All Local Businesses to Showcase ypur product/service ! Join us for The Col...
Register →TCNJ 1st Small Business Supplier Diversity
June 12, 2024Calling All Local Businesses to Showcase ypur product/service ! Join us for The College of New Jerse...
Register →Growing Biz with Federal Opportunities
June 13, 2024This all-day training course will provide growth-focused small businesses with an in-depth understan...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Market Research (Summer Cycle) Week 2
June 14, 2024The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Encore Thursdays: Bank Services Beyond Loans
June 20, 2024Every First Friday of the month, NJSBDC at NJCU School of Business partners with organizations to br...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Financials Pt1 (Summer Cycle) Week 3
June 21, 2024The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →eCommerce: What to Know About Selling on eBay Webinar
June 22, 2024Learn how to become a seller on eBay, navigating their dashboard, how to create items both manually ...
Register →2024 Juneteenth Black-Owned Business Marketplace in Mercer County
Saturday, June 222024 Juneteenth Black-Owned Business Marketplace in Mercer County, New Jersey Mark your calendars to...
Register →SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
June 22, 2024Explore all the small business resources that can significantly enhance your company's success. Delv...
Register →eCommerce: What to know about selling on Walmart Webinar
June 22, 2024Learn how to become a seller on Walmart, the difference between Marketplace & DSV, navigating th...
Register →NJ Business Registration
June 25, 2024This course will teach you about:Different business structures Registering a business in New Jerse...
Register →Marketing for Small Businesses Part 2
June 25, 2024Marketing for Small Businesses Welcome to our online event dedicated to helping small businesses thr...
Register →Certificate como Gerente de Alimentos ServSafe
June 26, 2024¡Únete a nosotros para una experiencia educativa invaluable! El Centro SBDC se enorgullece en pres...
Register →NJ Sales & Use Tax
June 27, 2024Sales & Use TaxInstructed by NJ Division of Taxation/Taxation University educators, this works...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Financials Pt2 (Summer Cycle) Week 4
June 28, 2024The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 4 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Webinar
July 09, 2024This webinar is designed to provide business owners and their management teams with Cyber Security a...
Register →Foodpreneur: Recipe For Success Webinar
July 09, 2024This webinar is tailored to new food entrepreneurs who have a great food, beverage or consumer idea ...
Register →First Friday: QuickBooks Basics in Partnership with HCEDC & UCEDC
July 12, 2024Join us on July 12 2024, from 10 am to 11:30 am for "First Friday: QuickBooks Basics", a...
Register →Encore Thursdays: QuickBooks Basics
July 18, 2024Every First Friday of the month, NJSBDC at NJCU School of Business partners with organizations to br...
Register →Marketing for Small Business Part 3
July 23, 2024Marketing for Small Businesses Welcome to our online event dedicated to helping small businesses thr...
Register →Marketing for Small Business Part 3
July 23, 2024Marketing for Small Businesses Welcome to our online event dedicated to helping small businesses thr...
Register →Marketing for Small Businesses Part 3
July 23, 2024Marketing for Small Businesses Welcome to our online event dedicated to helping small businesses thr...
Register →Q & A with the IRS
August 01, 2024Jill Maniacci - Senior Stakeholder Liaison - Tax Specialist / IRS Communication & Liaison Jill ...
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