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Resource Links

Scroll through a list of resources for business success.

Resources provided by Cape May County bizHub.

Business Resources:

SBA.gov: (U.S. Small Business Administration) Loan options, General Small Business Support, Templates, Guides, and Articles

Business.NJ.gov: Guides to Plan, Start, Operate, and Grow a business in NJ

NJEDA.gov: (NJ Economic Development Authority) Grants, Funding, & Loan Options

SCORE.org: (Service Corp of Retired Executives) Free Consultations, Recorded Webinars, and Templates

NJSBDC.com: (NJ Small Business Development Center) Free Consultations, Webinars, Networking Events, Templates, and Guides

USDA.gov: (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Rural Development Loans and Grant Programs

***Subscribe to SBA, NJEDA, SCORE, NJSBDC, and USDA email lists to get latest information, webinars, program updates, and events***

 

Women Owned Business

Recent Updates: New Jersey Senate Bill 3013 signed into law on 08 January 2024. This bill requires that the various statutory definitions of women’s business enterprise include businesses owned, in whole or in part, by an irrevocable trust of which the majority of beneficiaries or trustees are women. SUMMARY

NJ.Business.gov Business Certification Guides

SCORE Page: Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

SCORE Webinar: Should You Get Certified as a Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Minority Owned Business

SCORE.org under “Workshops & Events” then “Recorded Webinars” has a wide variety of videos specifically for Women owned Businesses.

 

Veteran/Disabled Veteran Owned Business

NJ.Business.gov Business Certification Guides

SCORE Page: Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs

SCORE Webinar: Should You Get Certified as a Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Minority Owned Business

SCORE.org under “Workshops & Events” then “Recorded Webinars” has a wide variety of videos specifically for Veteran owned businesses.

 

Minority Owned Business

NJ.Business.gov Business Certification Guides

SCORE Page: Resources for Black Entrepreneurs

SCORE Page: Resources for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

SCORE Webinar: Should You Get Certified as a Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Minority Owned Business

SCORE.org under “Workshops & Events” then “Recorded Webinars” has a wide variety of videos specifically for Black and Hispanic owned Businesses.

 

Starting & Registering a Small Business

Business.NJ.Gov : Step by step instructions for Planning, Starting, Operating, and growing your business in NJ.

NJSBDC Webinar: How to Register a Business with $0

NJSBDC Webinar: Start Your Business Journey Registration Guide

NJ Business Action Center Startup Guides

 

Writing a Business Plan

Writing a successful business plan starts with research and a solid template but is typically best supported with help. Engage the Cape May County bizHub, NJSBDC, or SCORE to work one on one for free with a business coach or mentor.

SBA Article: Plan Your Business - Write Your Business Plan

SCORE Business Plan and Financial Planning Templates

SCORE Webinar: Writing a Winning Business Plan

SCORE Webinar: How to Write a Business Plan

 

Funding Your Small Business

SBA Funding Guide: Fund Your Business

SCORE Article: How to Get a Small Business Loan: Step-by-Step Guide

SCORE Webinar: Access to Capital 101 - Funding Options to Start and Grow Your Business

Commercial Loans

-Typically require 2-3 years of tax returns showing profitable operations. These types of loans are harder to qualify for but usually have better terms and rates. It's best to start by talking to a few local banks about your options.

SBA Loans: Loans for Startups, Buying Real Estate, or Business Expansion.

-          SBA 7A Loans Guide

-          SBA 504 Loans Guide

-          SCORE SBA Loans Webinar: SBA Funding Programs Explained

Micro Loans: Loans Typically under $50K, startups qualify

-          CBAC & RBAC are some of the local not for profit microloan lenders that provide loans under $50,000 to small businesses and startups.

CBAC: Cooperative Business Assistance Corporation

RBAC: Regional Business Assistance Corporation

Self Funding/Crowdfunding

SCORE Webinar: How to Start a Business Without Access to Capital

SCORE Webinar: How to Launch  Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Small Business

 

Grants for Small Businesses

NJ Grants and financing assistance programs

The NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

USDA.Gov - All Programs

  • Rural Business Enterprise Grant
  • Rural Development Loan & Grant Assistance
  • Programs for Beginner Farmers and Ranchers

Grants.Gov

SCORE Webinars:

 

Marketing

SBA Marketing Guide: Managing Your Business - Marketing & Sales

SCORE Marketing and Sales Templates

SCORE Startup Marketing Basics Checklist

SCORE Webinar: Digital Marketing - The One-Page Marketing Plan

SCORE Webinar: How to Create a Marketing Plan For Your Small Business

SCORE Webinar: Startup Marketing on a Budget

NJSBDC Webinar: Basics of Email Marketing for Small Business

NJSBDC Webinar: How to Start Marketing Your Small Business

Taxes/Accounting

SBA Guides: Taxes & Accounting

IRS Small Business Tax Workshop: https://www.irsvideos.gov/Business/SBTW

NJSBDC Webinar:  Accounting for Small Businesses - Navigating The Financials

SCORE Tax & Accounting Articles & Webinars

 

Insurance

SBA Guide: Get Business Insurance

SCORE Articles on Business Insurance

SCORE Webinar: Everything you Need to Know About Small Business Insurance

NJSBDC Webinar: Managing Risk - Business Insurance 101

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