NJ Small Business Development Centers

The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) network helps small businesses expand operations, manage growth or launch new ventures. With offices in every county of the state, NJSBDC consultants help small business owners finance, market and manage their ventures.

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Consulting

Let us help you with managing, marketing, finding financing and writing your business plan. Special programs for Procurement, International Trade and E-Business.

Learn more or Request Consulting to start working with a NJSBDC consultant.

Testimonials

"As a former small business owner, I understand that it's vital for New Jersey's economy to make sure our workers and small businesses have the skills they need to compete and grow. The NJSBDC is a striking success by educating business owners about the skills and strategies that will elevate the performance of their businesses and in doing so enhance and enrich the communities in which they work.”
Assemblyman Joseph Cryan
(Legislative District 20- part of Union County)

"I believe I speak for many of my colleagues in the Legislature while offering my continued support for the NJSBDC and looking forward to an ongoing partnership to better enable small businesses to grow and prosper.”
Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald
(Legislative District 6 – part of Camden County)

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Impact

In 2006...

  • 5,998 clients were provided with one-to-one management consulting.
  • Overall, more than 23,000 potential and established business owners received consulting and training services from NJSBDC in 2006.
  • The network helped facilitate $126.5 million in total loans, procurement contracts and equity investments for small businesses across the State in 2006.

Since 1979, more than 293,000 people have received direct assistance from the NJSBDC in the form of free, confidential, one-on-one management consulting and affordable education.

Client Quotes

I have received financing in the amount of $250,000. Because of their help, we were able to move into a larger facility, expand our product lines and hire new employees.
LM, West Berlin.


“ After being downsized by AT&T, SBDC counselors helped me in many ways. Through the SBDC, I gained the knowledge necessary and confidence to start my own business. If the SBDC had not been there, I definitely would not have created my own company. Due to free counseling services of the SBDC and the SEA program I gained the knowledge and confidence to start my own business that has generated over $11,000 of NJ tax revenue that would not have been realized without the SBDC.
JS, Holmdel.


“ I received SBDC assistance to help me start my business in 2006. Since then, I have received financing in the amount of $50,000.00 due to their assistance and this has helped me expand my business with essential working capital.
MC, Clifton. Read more

News

4/2/08 Small Business Counseling Forum April 23, 2008 9:00am - 1:00pm in Totowa with NJSBDC at William Paterson Univesity

  • Download flier for more information
  • U.S. Small Business Administration press release

    1/8/08 New Jersey Small Business Development Centers Calls on 213th Legislature to Support Business Growth Initiatives


  • 1/7/08 Legislative Awards Photos


    12/21/07 Success Awards Photos


    12/21/07 "A Through Put for Innovation"
    by: Vincent A. D'Elia



    12/18/07 Entrepreneur Training Online

    Classes start January. Register today.


    12/11/07 Attention: Fort Monmouth Area Community
    See what NJSBDC is doing to help you through the planned closing of Fort Monmouth.


    11/28/07 NEWARK...NJSBDC Small Business Growth Success Award Winners Reflect the Diversity of New Jersey’s Economy From Sushi Manufacturing to Education Empowerment
    15 Business Leaders to Be Honored on November 30 for The Edge They Bring to Their Enterprises
    NJSBDC Also Lauds Lawmakers for Their Efforts to Move Business Forward
    10/23/07 NJSBDC Hosts Business Growth Tour at Datatek Applications in Somerset on October 24


    10/1/07 HACKENSACK...NJSBDC at Bergen Community College is Ladder to Success for Rescue Zone
    A Fire Safety Activity Center for Children Opening in Bergenfield on Oct. 7


    9/21/07

    Small Business Success Awards
    Success Awards

    Early registration discount until Oct. 8


    8/29/07 New Jersey Small Business Development Centers Sponsors Next Stage Workshops to Help Established Businesses Grow in the Garden State


    8/28/07 Legislative Update from Deborah Smarth


    8/27/07

    Internal Revenue Service logo
    Small Business tax information from the IRS

    8/24/07

    Small Business Voice

    Small Business Voice newsletter

    Second Stage
    Next Stage Business Growth Training

    8/23/07 Available at five locations throughout New Jersey. 10% discount before September 7.


    Growth Tours
    Growth Tours Poster

    6/26/07 NJSBDC’s Business Growth Tours Across New Jersey Launches in West Berlin June 27 Press release


    6/13/07


    Assemblyman Jerry Green, NJSBDC Associate State Director Deborah Smarth, Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, NJSBDC State Director Brenda Hopper and Mira Kostak, Regional Director of the SBDC at Kean University.
    SBDC in the Plainfield UEZ NJSBDC Serves Local Businesses in the Queen City


    Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Additional funding is provided through the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission and Rutgers Business School: Graduate Programs-Newark and New Brunswick. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.