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Encyclopedia of Small Business
http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/small/
Provides detailed information about financial planning, market analysis, sales, business plans, tax planning, human resource issues and more.
Grow With Google
https://grow.google/local-businesses/#!?modal_active=none
"Free training, tools, and events to help you grow your skills, career, or business.'
New Jersey Business Portal
http://www.state.nj.us/njbusiness/
This is a State of New Jersey site that links key government and business resources for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Small and emerging businesses are especially welcome. Also refer to the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services for registration and filing information.
NJBIZ
http://www.njbiz.com/
News, business calendars, and links.
Small Business Administration
https://www.sba.gov/
Information on starting, financing and expanding your business. Includes a Business Guide and a Learning Center. Learn too about New Jersey’s SBA office located in Newark.
USA.gov Small Business
https://www.usa.gov/business
"Learn the steps to start a small business, get financing help from the government, and more."
Business Forms
https://www.sba.gov/document?search=&type=SBA%20form
Various downloadable business forms from the Small Business Administration.
Business Plans
https://www.score.org/business-plans-startup-assistance-resources
Templates and information on doing business plans.
Business Plans
http://www.bplans.com
Information includes models of business plans. Explains how to develop a plan, and how to start and market a business.
Business Plans Handbook
http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/business-plans/
Examples of actual business plans.
Free Business Forms
https://www.businessformtemplate.com/search.php?q=realestate
Free access to hundreds of business and legal forms.
Entrepreneurship.org
https://www.entrepreneurship.org
Video series and articles for entrepreneurs. Covers legal issues, marketing, talent, and more.
Essex County Small Business Development Resource Center and Reference Library
https://www.ecsmallbiz.org
Business resource center and library that provides small, women and minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs relevant information to help them succeed.
IFEL NJ
http://www.ifelnj.org
"The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that supports inner city economic development through entrepreneurship."
NJ Small Business Development Centers
http://www.njsbdc.com/
"The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) network helps small businesses expand operations, manage growth or launch new ventures. With offices in every county of the state, NJSBDC consultants help small business owners finance, market and manage their ventures."
Government Grants and Loans
https://www.usa.gov/grants
Learn about government grants and loans for organizations.
Grants.gov
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html
Find and apply for grant opportunities from various government agencies.
NJ Business Portal (Financing)
http://www.state.nj.us/njbusiness/financing/
Financing and incentive program information.
NJ Economic Development Authority
http://www.njeda.com/
Loans, incentive grants, and additional resources.
UCEDC
http://www.ucedc.com/
A non-profit economic development corporation, based in Cranford, NJ, that provides loans, training, and mentoring to small businesses in New Jersey.
NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/
Links to information about state trademarks, filing UCC statements, and submitting annual reports.
NJ Business Portal (Licenses and Permits)
http://www.state.nj.us/njbusiness/licenses/
If you are a registered business in the state, you may be required to obtain a license, permit, or certification for yourself and/or your business.
Tax Information for Business
https://www.irs.gov/businesses
Tax information from the Internal Revenue Service.
U.S. Department of Labor: Employment Law Guide
https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/elg/
"This Guide describes the major statutes and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses."
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Information for Small Business
http://www.sec.gov/info/smallbus.shtml
"This page provides shortcuts to information for smaller companies on their legal obligations when they sell securities and on their financial and other reporting obligations when their securities are publicly traded."
Cornell University Library: Collective Bargaining, Labor Relations, and Labor Unions
https://guides.library.cornell.edu/collectivebargaining
Extensive guide to labor-related web sites. Covers areas like collective bargaining, labor unions, workplace dispute and arbitration, disability in the workplace, e-commerce, and more.
HR-Guide
http://www.hr-guide.com
An excellent human resources web site, with abundant information on topics such as staff selection, compensation, job evaluation, employee behavior problems, employee benefits, legal issues and more.
American Factfinder
https://data.census.gov/cedsci/
Detailed population and business tables and fact sheets from the U.S. Census Bureau.
YourEconomy.org
https://youreconomy.org
Explore economic activity in your community, rankings by sector and stage, and more.
MarketingProfs
http://www.marketingprofs.com/
Marketing advice for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and professional marketers. Many articles can be read for free but require an account.
Marketing
http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/index.html
Offers a variety of articles, tips, and tools.
New Jersey State Data Center
https://www.nj.gov/labor/lpa/content/njsdc_index.html
Labor market information, data tools, reports, demographics, and other statistics.
SBA Marketing and Sales
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/marketing-sales
Guides to making a market plan and determining how to take payments.
U.S. International Trade Administration: Market Intelligence
https://www.trade.gov/ccg-landing-page
Country by country information on doing business in that country, market sectors, regulations, and the political and economic climate.
African American Business Link
http://www.aabl.com
Offers a business directory and news digest.
Arab-American Business and Professional Association
https://www.abpadc.org/
ABPA is committed to increasing representation in federal agencies, debunking stereotypes, and advocating for Arab-Americans across sectors.
Asian American Business Development Center
https://www.aabdc.com/
Highlighst the achievements of Asian American business professionals across the U.S.
Black Enterprise
http://www.blackenterprise.com
Homepage of the premier monthly journal about African-American business and entrepreneurs, with news, strategies, and trends.
Minority Business Development Agency
http://www.mbda.gov
"The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America. " Information about business development, financing, and publications.
Minority Business Entrepreneur
http://www.mbemag.com
A magazine and a resource directory of organizations helping the minority business owner.
National Black Chamber of Commerce
http://www.nationalbcc.org/
"The NBCC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities."
National Minority Business Council
http://www.nmbc.org
Small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses are served with information about educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing exchanges, mentoring, business listings, etc.
New Jersey Jewish Business Alliance
https://www.njjba.com/
"We strive to create a New Jersey that is a great place to live, work and visit for the Jewish individual."
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
http://www.shccnj.org
Services of and contacts with Latino business people.
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
https://uspaacc.com/
USPAACC collaborates with business's for beneficial growth in the domestic and global economy.
Newark Regional Business Partnership
https://www.newarkrbp.org/
"Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) is Newark’s leading broad-based business organization. With services that include frequent networking opportunities, first class business information programs, strong business advocacy and one-on-one member attention, NRBP is building business for a greater Newark."
Invest Newark
https://www.newarkhappening.com/about/newarkcedc/
Invest Newark was formerly Newark CEDC, which itself was formerly Brick City Development Corporation. "Invest Newark supports small, women and minority-owned businesses, invests in world-class internet service, spurs real estate development and executes economic development activities to produce and sustain economic growth, generate jobs and create wealth for the citizens of Newark."
My Own Business Institute (Santa Clara University)
https://www.scu.edu/mobi/
Learn how to start and grow a business for free. Includes the business plan, home based businesses, financing, licenses and permits, etc.
National Association for the Self-Employed
http://www.nase.org
Promotes educational opportunities as well as financial and personal services to owners of small businesses and to other self-employed people.
National SBDC Research Network
http://www.sbdcnet.org/
Small Business Development Centers nationwide, which assist existing or developing business owners with one-on-one counseling.
New Jersey Small Business Development Center
https://njsbdc.com
How-to articles, counseling, and training for the small business operator: a project of the Rutgers Graduate School of Management in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the N.J. Commerce & Economic Growth Commission.
Niche Academy
https://my.nicheacademy.com/reopening/course/15079
A tutorial for navigating the Small Business Administration site in order to apply for a small business loan.
SCORE
https://www.score.org
"SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)." Also refer to the Template Gallery.
Small Business How-To Guide
http://guides.wsj.com/small-business/
A variety of tips from The Wall Street Journal (funding, technology, franchising, etc.)
Catalyst
http://www.catalyst.org/
"The leading nonprofit organization working with business to advance women" provides key facts, research, news, and links to organizations of women in business.
National Association of Women Business Owners
http://www.nawbo.org
Organization dedicated to the advocacy and support of businesswomen. Topics range from business and technology to community and lifestyle issues. Membership is encouraged.
NJAWBO, The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners
http://www.njawbo.org
Government links, pointers for business development, and women's business resources provide mentoring and facts about accounting, administration, insurance, laws, licenses and permits, taxes, other business needs of those who believe that "owning the ladder means there's no glass ceiling."
U.S. Small Business Administration: Office of Women's Business Ownership
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-womens-business-ownership
“The Office of Women’s Business Ownership’s mission is to enable and empower women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education and support. Through the management and technical assistance provided by the WBCs, entrepreneurs, especially women who are economically or socially disadvantaged, are offered comprehensive training and counseling on a vast array of topics in many languages to help them start and grow their own businesses.”
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