 Are You Interested In Owning Your Own Business?
The SEA program is a cooperative program developed and implemented by:
What is the SEA Program?
- An intensive 60-hours training program over 6 weeks for anyone who wants to start his or her own business
- A training program taught by experienced professionals in their respective subject area.
What is the cost?
- Tuition and fees are $800, which includes a workbook and an extensive binder of handouts to assist you in creating your business plan
- Free if you are on unemployment and qualify
- If you are unemployed and collecting benefits, contact your NJ Employment Service counselor or call (609) 292-8879 for assistance
How do I qualify?
To qualify for the SEA program, you must:
- Be eligible for unemployment benefits
- Be a dislocated worker and unlikely to return to your previous employment
- Have been profiled by the state as likely to exhaust unemployment benefits
- Have a viable business idea
- Be willing to work full time in developing the business
- Have or be able to obtain the financial backing needed to start and sustain the business until it becomes self-supporting
What will I learn?
- Pre Business Workshop - learn the skills necessary to operate a successful small business
- Business Plan - Learn how to bring funding, marketing, financial, and legal factors together to create a winning business plan
- Marketing Plan - Learn how to define your successful markets and develop a plan to reach your target audience
- Taxes - Learn how to choose financial systems that meet federal and state tax requirements that are productive and efficient
- Record Keeping - Learn how small business records are prepared and interpreted to help you plan business decisions
- Legal Formation - Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the various ways to legally form your business
How do I enroll?
- Meet with your career counselor at your local Employment Services office to obtain an application and attend an orientation session
- Call 908-526-1200 X8516 to enroll directly if you're not unemployed
For more information about the Small Business Development Center, or to schedule and appointment, please visit www.sbdcrvcc.com or call 908-526-1200 X8516.
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