NJSBDC Helps New Jersey
Small Businesses Grow
Get free, hands-on counseling from NJSBDC 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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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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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
Small Business Power Breakfast Conference
January 27, 2023POWER BREAKFAST and Conference January 26th - 27th Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:00 ...
Register →A Business Plan
January 28, 2023Even the most skeptical banker can be persuaded positively with a convincing business plan. Comprehe...
Register →Navigating Your Cash Flow with Chase
February 01, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: Navigating Your Cash Flow with Chase 2 hours Speaker: Jumoke M. Fagbayi...
Register →NJSBDC Exporting Series: Developing a Winning Export Plan for Small Businesses
February 02, 2023Are you looking to expand your business globally but don't know where to start? Do you want to learn...
Register →Business Growth - Sourcing & Supply Chain
February 02, 2023Sourcing is an upstream part of the supply chain: It's the process of strategically choosing the rig...
Register →Leveraging Global Resources to Grow Your Business Webinar
February 02, 2023Although the American market is considered to be large, it is not large enough to sustain the growth...
Register →Financing A Small Business
February 02, 2023Interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business? Need financial assistance? This...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Introduction (Winter Cycle) Week 1
February 03, 2023The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Introducción a Certificaciones del Gobierno
February 07, 2023Como propietario de un negocio en crecimiento interesado en buscar oportunidades de contrato con age...
Register →New Business Q & A
February 07, 2023The SBDC New Business Q & A session is a comprehensive overview of topics to build a successful ...
Register →Digital Marketing For Instagram Webinar
February 08, 2023In this webinar we will walk through the steps of digital marketing plan creation. As part of this ...
Register →Digital Marketing For Facebook Webinar
February 08, 2023In this webinar we will walk through the steps of digital marketing plan creation. As part of this ...
Register →Google Workshop: Collaborate
and Work Remotely, WednesdaySBDC Kean University Hosts: Google Workshop: Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely 2 hours Speaker: ...
Register →Introduction to Certifications in Government
February 09, 2023As a growing business owner interested in pursuing contract opportunities with government agencies a...
Register →Empowering Small Business Owners: Celebrating Black History Month
February 09, 2023Are you a small business owner looking to take your business to the next level but unsure of where t...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Market Research (Winter Cycle) Week 2
February 10, 2023The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Business Start Up
February 11, 2023If you are a New Jersey entrepreneur who is planning to start or has recently started a small busine...
Register →Launching a Private Label Product Webinar
February 14, 2023This webinar will cover the necessary steps to take to successfully launch a private label brand. It...
Register →Manufacturing
February 14, 2023Manufacturing Webinar Description: Manufacturing is the process of transforming raw materials into f...
Register →Marketing Fundamentals: Digital vs. Traditional
February 15, 2023Fundamentals of Marketing include traditional and digital marketing strategies. Traditional marketin...
Register →Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing: Grow With Google
February 15, 2023As a new entrepreneur, you'll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It's a...
Register →NJSBDC Exporting Series: Licensing and Compliance for Small Businesses
February 16, 2023Are you confused about the export licensing and compliance requirements for small businesses? Then t...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Financials Pt1 (Winter Cycle) Week 3
February 17, 2023The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
February 18, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos
February 21, 2023Durante este curso aprenderemos sobre como identificar y manejar los riesgos que implica la producci...
Register →Basics to a Business Plan
February 21, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page A business plan is the key tool for all phases of a bus...
Register →Cómo Obtener la Certificación de Minorias en New Jersey
February 21, 2023Esta sesión es ideal para el propietario de una empresa que busca obtener la certificación como pe...
Register →NJRA: Project Finance-Beginners to Intermediate
February 23, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA): Project Finance-Beginners to ...
Register →NJSBDC Tech Series: Choosing the Right Agency and Starting your Pitch
February 23, 2023All federal agencies offer SBIR/STTR programs, however, each agency has its own unique mission and e...
Register →Getting Minority Certifications in New Jersey
February 23, 2023This session is ideal for the business owner looking to get certified as a Small Business Enterprise...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Financials Pt2 (Winter Cycle) Week 4
February 24, 2023The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →Credit Management 4 Business & Personal
February 24, 2023Establishing business credit is not as hard as you think. There are simple ways to get started in ge...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
February 27, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page Are you ready to start a business? Learn what steps you...
Register →Selling Your Goods and Services to the Federal Government Webinar
March 02, 2023The federal government buys $280 Billion dollars for goods and services annually. All purchases unde...
Register →First Fridays - Session 1: Power of Capital
March 03, 2023The NJSBDC at NJCU is proud to present First Fridays, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Chase. This is...
Register →Business Start Up
March 04, 2023If you are a New Jersey entrepreneur who is planning to start or has recently started a small busine...
Register →Creating a Business Capability Statement & How to Obtain Contracts Higher Education
March 08, 2023A capability statement is a company 1-Page resume that you can pitch to corporations and government ...
Register →The Power of Capital Part I with Chase
March 08, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: The Power of Capital Part I with Chase 2 hours Speaker: Jumoke M. Fagba...
Register →NJRA: Economic Outlook and Emerging Trends in Real Estate Development and Small Business
March 09, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA): Economic Outlook and Emergin...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
March 11, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Winning Public Federal Contracts
Monday, March 13This all-day training course will provide growth-focused small businesses with an in-depth understan...
Register →Lanza tu empresa con un marketing orientado al cliente | Grow with Google
March 14, 2023Como nuevo emprendedor, necesitarás más que buenos productos o servicios para que tu empresa crezc...
Register →Developing a Pricing Strategy for Your Business Webinar
March 14, 2023Many small business owners struggle to decide on the prices for their products and services. Lower p...
Register →Department of Commerce
March 14, 2023International Trade Specialist Tricia McLain will discuss federal government resources to make expor...
Register →Access to Capital
Wednesday, March 15Gaining access to capital to sustain and grow your business has never been more important. There ar...
Register →Google Workshop: Increase Sales with Google Tools
March 15, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: Google Workshop: Increase Sales with Google Tools 2 hours Speaker: Sand...
Register →A Business Plan
March 18, 2023Even the most skeptical banker can be persuaded positively with a convincing business plan. Comprehe...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
March 20, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page Are you ready to start a business? Learn what steps you...
Register →Basics to a Business Plan
March 21, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page A business plan is the key tool for all phases of a bus...
Register →SBA 8A Training: Selling to the Federal Government: Tips for Success
March 23, 2023The largest buyer of goods and services in the world is the U.S Government. Learn about the 8a certi...
Register →WEN Tea & Talk
March 23, 2023The Women Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN) Tea & Talk series is a NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark program s...
Register →Accessing Capital to Grow Your Business Webinar
March 25, 2023It is critical to make investments to grow your business, but it can seem almost impossible to obtai...
Register →Financing A Small Business
March 30, 2023Interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business? Need financial assistance? This...
Register →Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
April 05, 2023Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You wil...
Register →NJ State Certifications & Private Contracting Webinar
April 05, 2023Considering one of the New Jersey's small business certifications? This webinar is a great opportuni...
Register →Independent Contractors vs Employees Webinar
April 05, 2023This pandemic has not only affected our way of life but shifted the way we manage our small business...
Register →Google Workshop: Seek Business Financing and Overcome Objections
April 05, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: Google Workshop: Seek Business Financing and Overcome Objections 2 hours...
Register →Navigating Your Cash Flow: Business Finance & Banking (Chase)
April 06, 2023During this webinar, you will learn how to effectively manage your business's cash flow by Maximizin...
Register →First Fridays - Session2: Navigating Cash Flow
April 07, 2023EVENT: Session 2: Navigating Cash Flow WHEN: April 7, 2023 TIME: 10:00 am - 11:30 am WHERE: Online W...
Register →Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Webinar
April 11, 2023This webinar is designed to provide business owners and their management teams with Cyber Security a...
Register →Technology & Business
April 11, 2023MOVE OVER VIRUSES, step aside worms: Ransomware has the spotlight and isn't about to give it up. Fro...
Register →The Power of Capital Part II with Chase
April 12, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: The Power of Capital Part II with Chase 2 hours Speaker: Jumoke M. Fagb...
Register →A Business Plan
April 15, 2023Even the most skeptical banker can be persuaded positively with a convincing business plan. Comprehe...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
April 15, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →NJ State Certification & Private Contracting Workshop
April 20, 2023Every day, government agencies and large corporations spend billions on goods and services from smal...
Register →Sales & Customer Aqusition
April 21, 2023- Do you have a marketing program that drives your marketing stategies & campaigns for proven re...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
April 24, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page Are you ready to start a business? Learn what steps you...
Register →Basics to a Business Plan
April 25, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page A business plan is the key tool for all phases of a bus...
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