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.
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Counseling
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.
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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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Resources & Data
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.
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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
Business Ownership Franchising Exploration
September 03, 2025Take control of your future through business ownership! Join us for an engaging online session desig...
Register →Marketing Strategies for Small Business
September 06, 2025This 15-hour comprehensive overview covers the complete marketing functions of a business. Learn abo...
Register →Mercer County - Connect & Grow
September 08, 2025The Mercer County Office of Economic Development, in collaboration with the Small Business Developme...
Register →Food Truck Academy
September 09, 2025Nakeicha Wilson - ALEXANDER SKYE GROUP With 20+ years in accounting and business management, Nakeic...
Register →Starting a Food Truck
September 09, 2025Webinar Descriptions: . Starting a food Truck Business: Provides a comprehensive guide to the food ...
Register →Q & A with the IRS
September 10, 2025. Choosing a Tax Preparer/Ghost Preparers . Choose a reputable tax preparer, with tips from the IRS....
Register →Cybersecurity Essentials for Business Owners
September 10, 2025A 4-Part Webinar Series to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats Join us for a four-part cybersec...
Register →Certifícate como Gerente de Protección de Alimentos - ServSafe
September 16, 2025¡Certifícate como Gerente de Protección de Alimentos ServSafe! (Clases en Español) El Centro SBD...
Register →Intro to Successfully Marketing Your Small Business
September 17, 2025This class is designed for those that are interested in learning more about the constantly evolving ...
Register →Social Media Principles for Business: Facebook/Instagram
September 17, 2025This session will focus on best practices in using social media platforms for business including but...
Register →Grant Opportunities for Small Businesses
September 17, 2025Description: In this event, we'll explore current national grant opportunities for small businesses,...
Register →Access to Capital
September 18, 2025Gaining access to capital to sustain and grow your business has never been more important. There ar...
Register →TCNJ 2nd Annual Small Business Supplier Vendor Fair (Vendor Registration)
September 23, 2025?? Calling All Local and Diverse Businesses! Showcase Your Products and Services at TCNJ's 2nd Annua...
Register →NJThrivesVEE Connect & Inspire Breakfast Meetup
September 24, 2025NJThrivesVEE Connect & Inspire Breakfast Meetups are an opportunity for Entrepreneurs & Smal...
Register →Leveraging Global Resources to Grow Your Business Webinar
September 25, 2025Although the American market is considered to be large, it is not large enough to sustain the growth...
Register →Manufacturer Meet Up
September 29, 2025This is a live event! Connect with fellow manufacturers, share insights, and learn about valuable re...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Introduction (Fall Cycle) Week 1
October 03, 2025The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 4 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Understanding NJ Sales Tax
October 07, 2025Description: Instructed by NJ Division of Taxation/Taxation University educators, this workshop cove...
Register →Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Webinar
October 07, 2025This webinar is designed to provide business owners and their management teams with Cyber Security a...
Register →Understanding Personal Credit & Scores Webinar
October 07, 2025Most people fund their first business with their personal credit not knowing the risk it involves. J...
Register →Compliance with BOIR/FINCEN
October 08, 2025Description: The webinar provides business owners with the essential information and guidance to com...
Register →Technology & Business
October 08, 2025MOVE OVER VIRUSES, step aside worms: Ransomware has the spotlight and isn't about to give it up. Fro...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Market Research (Fall Cycle) Week 2
October 10, 2025The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Finding Government Contracts in NJ
October 15, 2025Description: Find out where to locate government contracting opportunities and learn which ones may ...
Register →Microloans & Alternative Lending Option Webinar
October 16, 2025Finding the right sources for capital in the current economic situation has been a constant challeng...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Financials Pt1 (Fall Cycle) Week 3
October 17, 2025The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
October 18, 2025First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Winning Public Federal Contracts
Monday, October 20This all-day training course will provide growth-focused small businesses with an in-depth understan...
Register →Exploring Business Ownership Through Franchising Webinar
October 23, 2025Are you considering entrepreneurship as a career option in 2023, but want a proven business model to...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Financials Pt2 (Fall Cycle) Week 4
October 24, 2025The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 4 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Digital Marketing with ChatGPT
October 24, 2025DESCRIPTION The launch of ChatGPT has received a lot of attention and raised questions and concerns ...
Register →NJThrivesVEE Virtual Business Speed Networking
October 29, 2025NJThrivesVEE Virtual Business Speed Networking Description: The NJThrivesVEE Virtual Business Speed ...
Register →Government Contracting Opportunities in NJ
November 05, 2025Description: Find out which government contracts are currently up for bid in New Jersey and may be a...
Register →WEN Business Breakfast
November 06, 2025Behind every successful woman there is an empowering story!" The Women Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN) ...
Register →New Tax Changes for Small Businesses Webinar
November 11, 2025Tax obligations can be confusing, and they change all the time. Although there weren't many major ch...
Register →Small Business Guide to Intellectual Property Webinar
November 11, 2025If you have an idea, product or service that you really believe in, you want to protect it. The Inte...
Register →Best Business Apps for Small Business Owners Webinar
November 12, 2025Running a small business involves wearing a lot of hats and it can be overwhelming. As a business ow...
Register →Independent Contractors vs Employees Webinar
November 12, 2025This pandemic has not only affected our way of life but shifted the way we manage our small business...
Register →Growing Biz with Federal Opportunities
November 13, 2025This all-day training course will provide growth-focused small businesses with an in-depth understan...
Register →Foodpreneur: Recipe For Success Webinar
November 13, 2025This webinar is tailored to new food entrepreneurs who have a great food, beverage or consumer idea ...
Register →NJThrivesVEE Connect & Inspire Breakfast Meetup
November 19, 2025NJThrivesVEE Connect & Inspire Breakfast Meetups are an opportunity for Entrepreneurs & Smal...
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