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
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 →Latino Small Business & Entrepreneurship Forum (IN-PERSON)
March 27, 2023Join guest speakers for an informative discussion about entrepreneurship! I?nformation on starting ...
Register →New Jersey Restaurant Owners Roundtable
March 28, 2023The NJSBDC at NJCU School of Business would like to invite you to the launch of the NJROR " New...
Register →Life Insurance Strategies for Small Business Owners
March 30, 2023Protect your small business and secure your future with expert insights on life insurance Join us fo...
Register →Financing A Small Business
March 30, 2023Interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business? Need financial assistance? This...
Register →Business Start Up
April 01, 2023If you are a New Jersey entrepreneur who is planning to start or has recently started a small busine...
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 →How to Start a Successful Business from 0
April 06, 2023Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, lost, and maybe a little of fear when it comes to starting a b...
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 →Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
April 11, 2023Join us as the SBA and SBDC @ Kean University Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage, D...
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 →New Business Q & A
April 11, 2023The SBDC New Business Q & A session is a comprehensive overview of topics to build a successful ...
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 →Crowdfunding for Small Businesses
April 13, 2023Struggling to secure funding for your small business? Have you heard of crowdfunding but don't know ...
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 →NJRA: The Nexus Between Institutional Investors & Real Estate (Housing & Industrial)
April 20, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: NJRA: The Nexus Between Institutional Investors & Real Estate (Housi...
Register →Mastering Sales and Customer Acquisition: Strategies for Success
April 21, 2023This three-hour workshop is designed to provide participants with practical tips and techniques in t...
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 →Asian American
& Pacific Islander Celebration, TuesdayJoin us as the SBA and SBDC at Rutgers/Camden celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage, ...
Register →Entrepreneur Boot Camp: Your Course of Action
April 25, 2023WHEN: April 25, 2023 TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Online Webinar If you are an entrepreneur with...
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...
Register →Veterans & The New Jersey Cannabis Industry
April 26, 2023Virtual: Veterans & The New Jersey Cannabis Industry With the legalization of Cannabis products ...
Register →Food Manager Certification-ServSafe: Primera Sesión Informativa
April 26, 2023Esta serie se ha diseñado para educar a la comunidad hispana sobre la nueva ley del Estado de New J...
Register →Strategic Marketing Planning
April 27, 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
April 27, 2023Interested in starting a business or expanding an existing business? Need financial assistance? This...
Register →Food Manager Certification-ServSafe: Segunda Sesión Informativa
May 03, 2023Esta serie se ha diseñado para educar a la comunidad hispana sobre la nueva ley del Estado de New J...
Register →Exploring Business Ownership Through Franchising Webinar
May 04, 2023Are you considering entrepreneurship as a career option in 2021, but want a proven business model to...
Register →Smart Business Plan Workshop - Introduction (Spring Cycle) Week 1
May 05, 2023The NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark Smart Business Plan Workshop is offered in 4 hour increments over 4 wee...
Register →First Fridays - Session 3 : Marketing in a Digital World
May 05, 2023EVENT: Session 3: Marketing in a Digital World WHEN: May 5, 2023 TIME: 10:00 am - 11:30 am WHERE: On...
Register →Ponga Su Negocio en la Búsqueda de Google y Maps | Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
May 10, 2023Aparecer cuando los clientes realizan búsquedas en línea es más importante que nunca. Asegúrese ...
Register →Analyzing Market Opportunities for Revenue Growth Webinar
May 10, 2023Do you want to THRIVE, not just survive coming out of the COVID-19 crisis? Most businesses and peopl...
Register →Optimizing Your Business Model to Improve Profitability Webinar
May 10, 2023As a business owner it is critical to understand your business model to increase profitability and m...
Register →Building Business Foundations that Last with Chase
May 10, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: Building Business Foundations that Last with Chase 2 hours Speaker: Ju...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
May 13, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
Register →Foodpreneur: Recipe For Success Webinar
May 16, 2023This webinar is tailored to new food entrepreneurs who have a great food, beverage or consumer idea ...
Register →Small Business Guide to Intellectual Property Webinar
May 16, 2023If you have an idea, product or service that you really believe in, you want to protect it. The Inte...
Register →Marketing Fundamentals: Digital vs. Traditional
May 17, 2023Fundamentals of Marketing include traditional and digital marketing strategies. Traditional marketin...
Register →Food Manager Certification-ServSafe: Tercera Sesión Informativa
May 17, 2023Esta serie se ha diseñado para educar a la comunidad hispana sobre la nueva ley del Estado de New J...
Register →Credit Management 4 Business & Personal
May 19, 2023Establishing business credit is not as hard as you think. There are simple ways to get started in ge...
Register →Credit Management 4 Business & Personal
May 19, 2023Most people fund their first business with their personal credit not knowing the risk it involves. ...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
May 22, 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
May 23, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page A business plan is the key tool for all phases of a bus...
Register →NJRA: Raising Capital for Pre-Development & Land Acquisition
May 25, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA): Raising Capital for Pre-Devel...
Register →Strategic Marketing Planning
May 25, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page In this course you will learn how to produce the most i...
Register →Marketing 101: Cutting Through the Confusion Webinar
June 01, 2023An introduction to the what and how of Marketing. Understand what the marketing opportunities are f...
Register →Selling Your Goods and Services to the Federal Government Webinar
June 01, 2023The federal government buys $280 Billion dollars for goods and services annually. All purchases unde...
Register →First Fridays - Session 4: Business 201
June 02, 2023EVENT: Session 4: Business 201-Building a business foundation that lasts WHEN: June 2, 2023 TIME: 1...
Register →Use YouTube To Grow Your Business
June 07, 2023Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand. This session is p...
Register →Are you an Entrepreneur?
June 12, 2023Click here to be redirected to payment page Are you ready to start a business? Learn what steps you...
Register →Launching a Private Label Product Webinar
June 13, 2023This webinar will cover the necessary steps to take to successfully launch a private label brand. It...
Register →Manufacturing
June 13, 2023You will be sent access information to the webinar in a separate email. Fee: No CostLink...
Register →Digital Marketing For Youtube
June 14, 2023In this webinar we will walk through the steps of digital marketing plan creation. As part of this ...
Register →Digital Marketing For Tik-Tok
June 14, 2023In this webinar we will walk through the steps of digital marketing plan creation. As part of this ...
Register →Windows of Opportunity Supplier Diversity & Certifications with Chase
June 14, 2023SBDC Kean University Hosts: Windows of Opportunity Supplier Diversity & Certifications with Cha...
Register →First Step to Entrepreneurship Q&A
June 17, 2023First-Step to Entrepreneurship Q & A is the NJSBDC at Rutgers-Newark interactive webinar for all...
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