We recommend that you schedule free one-on-one business counseling with us. You can also select from books, magazines, periodicals, and videos chosen with the small business owner in mind. Computer-based resources also are available.
Below are some additional free resources that you can use to get started on the path to business ownership, or continue to grow your business.
Government Resources
- NJ Business Portal — Everything you need to know about starting a business, registering your business, licenses/permits, etc.
- Begin your business plan
- Analyze your business competition with Size-Up
- Explore your NJ market demographics
- Obtain USA Census stats
- Learn about Exporting your US made products
- Find a local Chamber of Commerce in NJ
- Certify your MBE/WBE in NJ (PDF)
- Understand the SBA’s 8A Gov’t Contracting Certification
- Importing
- Sustainability
- NJ Economic Development