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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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
NJRA:The "But For" Test and Tax Abatements Redevelopment Planning Law
October 05, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA): The "But For" Test and Tax A...
Register →SBA 7 (a) SBA 504 and Commercial Real Estate Loans
October 05, 2023Sponsored by SBA, New Jersey Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey, NJ Busi...
Register →Exploring Business Ownership Through Franchising Webinar
October 05, 2023Are you considering entrepreneurship as a career option in 2021, but want a proven business model to...
Register →ProcurementCon 23'
October 07, 2023When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 Where: NJCU School of Business Time: All Access tickets 8:00am - 5:3...
Register →Business Start Up
October 07, 2023If you are a New Jersey entrepreneur who is planning to start or has recently started a small busine...
Register →Selling Online This Holiday Season with E-Commerce Tools
October 10, 2023Learn how to sell online to customers as they kick off their holiday shopping this season. We'll wal...
Register →Developing a Pricing Strategy for Your Business Webinar
October 10, 2023Many small business owners struggle to decide on the prices for their products and services. Lower p...
Register →Best Business Apps for Small Business Owners Webinar
October 10, 2023Running a small business involves wearing a lot of hats and it can be overwhelming. As a business ow...
Register →Intro to Successfully Marketing your Small Business
October 11, 2023This class is designed for small business start-ups and seasoned veterans who are interested in lear...
Register →Protecting your Intellectual Property via patents and trademarks
October 11, 2023Join our Patent Pro Bono Program event to learn how to access government resources for starting and ...
Register →eCommerce Planning Pt1: The Basics
October 11, 2023Learn more about starting and growing an e-commerce business, understanding the marketplaces and pla...
Register →eCommerce Planning Pt.2: Grow Beyond Startup Webinar
October 11, 2023Learn more about starting and growing an e-commerce business, understanding the marketplaces and pla...
Register →Business Finance Basics by Truist
October 11, 2023Learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your ...
Register →Personal Credit Management
October 12, 2023LUNCH AND LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY Are you thinking of starting your own business? A store or online...
Register →A Business Plan
October 14, 2023Even the most skeptical banker can be persuaded positively with a convincing business plan. Comprehe...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
October 14, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
October 16, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page Are you ready to start a business? Learn what steps you...
Register →Do you Have What It takes to Go Global?
October 16, 2023The Mercer County Office of Economic Development in collaboration with the NJ Small Business Develop...
Register →Tiene lo Necesario Para Globalizarse
October 16, 2023¡La Oficina de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Mercer, en colaboración con el Centro de Desar...
Register →Paso a Paso! Taller Especializado para proveer ayuda de subvenció
October 17, 2023¡No pierda la oportunidad de aprovechar estos recursos estatales para pequeñas empresas! La Autori...
Register →Step-by-Step! Small Business Grant Workshop and SBDC Application Lab
October 17, 2023Don't miss your chance to take advantage of these state resources for small businesses! The New Jers...
Register →Go Global with Market Finder
October 17, 2023The Mercer County Office of Economic Development in collaboration with the NJ Small Business Develop...
Register →Globalízate con Market Finder
October 17, 2023¡La Oficina de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Mercer, en colaboración con el Centro de Desar...
Register →Marketing Research & Competitive Analysis
October 18, 2023The following webinar will focus on analyzing business data to develop insights influencing vital bu...
Register →Ready to Reach International Markets
October 18, 2023The Mercer County Office of Economic Development in collaboration with the NJ Small Business Develop...
Register →Basics to a Business Plan
October 18, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page A business plan is the key tool for all phases of a bus...
Register →Maximizing Opportunities: Foreign Trade Zone
Thursday, October 19The Mercer County Office of Economic Development in collaboration with the NJ Small Business Develop...
Register →Strategic Marketing Planning
October 19, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page In this course you will learn how to produce the most i...
Register →How to Budget your Money?
October 19, 2023LUNCH AND LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY Are you thinking of starting your own business? A store or online...
Register →First Fridays: Understanding Financial Statements
October 20, 2023When: October 20, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST Where: Online Webinar The NJSBDC at NJCU School...
Register →SBA Microloans
October 25, 2023Sponsored by SBA, New Jersey Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey, NJ Busi...
Register →Introduction to Successfully Marketing your Small Business
October 25, 2023This class is designed for small business start-ups and seasoned veterans who are interested in lear...
Register →NJ State Certification & Private Contracting Workshop
October 26, 2023Every day, government agencies and large corporations spend billions on goods and services from smal...
Register →How to Consolidate Personal and Business Expenses to Obtain a Positive Cash Flow?
October 26, 2023LUNCH AND LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY Are you thinking of starting your own business? A store or online...
Register →Sales Techniques for Success Webinar
November 02, 2023In this sales for the "non-sales professional" webinar, you will learn the fine art of how to sell w...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Introduction (Fall Cycle) Week 1
November 03, 2023The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 5 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →First Fridays: Projecting Financial Results
November 03, 2023When: November 3, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST Where: Online Webinar The NJSBDC at NJCU School...
Register →Business Start Up
November 04, 2023If you are a New Jersey entrepreneur who is planning to start or has recently started a small busine...
Register →NJ State Certifications & Private Contracting Webinar
November 08, 2023Considering one of the New Jersey's small business certifications? This webinar is a great opportuni...
Register →Independent Contractors vs Employees Webinar
November 08, 2023This pandemic has not only affected our way of life but shifted the way we manage our small business...
Register →A Business Plan
November 11, 2023Even the most skeptical banker can be persuaded positively with a convincing business plan. Comprehe...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
November 11, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Selling Your Goods and Services to the Federal Government Webinar
November 11, 2023The federal government buys $280 Billion dollars for goods and services annually. All purchases unde...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
November 13, 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
November 14, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page A business plan is the key tool for all phases of a bus...
Register →Alcance a sus clientes en línea con Google | Reach Customers Online with Google
November 14, 2023Aprende cómo encontrar tu negocio en línea con Google. Este taller explica cómo funciona el Busca...
Register →Launching a Private Label Product Webinar
November 14, 2023This webinar will cover the necessary steps to take to successfully launch a private label brand. It...
Register →Strategic Marketing Planning
November 16, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page In this course you will learn how to produce the most i...
Register →Financing A Small Business
November 18, 2023Interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business? Need financial assistance? This...
Register →WEN Tea & Talk
November 30, 2023The Women Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN) Tea & Talk series is a NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark program s...
Register →First Fridays: Quickbook Basics
December 01, 2023When: December 1, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST Where: Online Webinar The NJSBDC at NJCU School...
Register →Accessing Capital to Grow Your Business Webinar
December 02, 2023It is critical to make investments to grow your business, but it can seem almost impossible to obtai...
Register →Business Start Up
December 02, 2023If you are a New Jersey entrepreneur who is planning to start or has recently started a small busine...
Register →Optimizing Your Business Model to Improve Profitability Webinar
December 06, 2023As a business owner it is critical to understand your business model to increase profitability and m...
Register →Analyzing Market Opportunities for Revenue Growth Webinar
December 06, 2023Do you want to THRIVE, not just survive coming out of the COVID-19 crisis? Most businesses and peopl...
Register →Access to Capital with the SBA Webinar
December 07, 2023The small business owner will learn about the SBA's business loan programs, no-cost business managem...
Register →Microloans & Alternative Lending Option Webinar
December 07, 2023Finding the right sources for capital in the current economic situation has been a constant challeng...
Register →A Business Plan
December 09, 2023Even the most skeptical banker can be persuaded positively with a convincing business plan. Comprehe...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
December 09, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
December 11, 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
December 12, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page A business plan is the key tool for all phases of a bus...
Register →Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Webinar
December 12, 2023This webinar is designed to provide business owners and their management teams with Cyber Security a...
Register →Technology & Business
December 12, 2023MOVE OVER VIRUSES, step aside worms: Ransomware has the spotlight and isn't about to give it up. Fro...
Register →Strategic Marketing Planning
December 14, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page In this course you will learn how to produce the most i...
Register →Financing A Small Business
December 16, 2023Interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business? Need financial assistance? This...
Register →Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
December 19, 2023Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can fin...
Register →Featured Posts
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