Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating; but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
Business Start-Up
- So You Want to be an Entrepreneur
- Considerations Before Starting a Business
- Starting a Business in New Jersey
- Costing, Pricing, Break-Even - 3-Step Start-up Formula
- Advisory Board - How to Form
Business Planning
- Business Plan for a Start-up
- Business Plan for an Established Business
- Business Plan Handbook
- Business Plan Sample
- Business Plans - Common Flaws
- Insurance Considerations for Small Business
Franchising
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Business
- Grow Your Business thru Acquisition
- Position a Business for Sale
- Your Business is Worth What?
- Buy / Sell Business Websites ***NEEDS Revisions for NJ****
Non-Profits
- Business Plan for Non-Profit
- Non-Profit Organizations - Answers to Five Basic Questions
- Forming a Non-Profit Corporation - Quick Answers
- Planning Tools for Non-Profits
- Closing or Transferring a Non-Profit Business
Government Contracting
Tax Planning
International Trade
Internet Safety
Legal
- Non-Disclosure Agreement Template
- Intellectual Property - Overview
- Intellectual Property - Provisional Patent Information
- Business Structures - Comparisons of Forms
Financing
- SBA Loan Programs Chart
- Loans for Start-up and Existing Businesses
- CDC Small Business Finance Programs
- CDC Small Business Finance 3-Step Loan Process
- SBA Loan Fact Sheet
- Understanding Your FICO Score
- Crowdfunding - IndieGoGo Checklist
- SCORE Financial Projections Template
Sales, Marketing & PR
Human Resources
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- Financing/Capital (118) Apply Financing/Capital filter
- Legal Issues (93) Apply Legal Issues filter
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- Tax Planning (55) Apply Tax Planning filter
- Customer Relations (48) Apply Customer Relations filter
- Buying or Selling a Business (33) Apply Buying or Selling a Business filter
- Product Development & Manufacturing (23) Apply Product Development & Manufacturing filter
- Franchising (16) Apply Franchising filter
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- Government Regulations & Contracting (7) Apply Government Regulations & Contracting filter
- Solopreneur/Freelancer (39) Apply Solopreneur/Freelancer filter
- Women Entrepreneurs (33) Apply Women Entrepreneurs filter
- Young Entrepreneurs (17) Apply Young Entrepreneurs filter
- Minority Entrepreneurs (11) Apply Minority Entrepreneurs filter
- Veteran Entrepreneurs (9) Apply Veteran Entrepreneurs filter
- Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs (8) Apply Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs filter
- Rural Entrepreneurs (3) Apply Rural Entrepreneurs filter
- Retail & Wholesale Trade (31) Apply Retail & Wholesale Trade filter
- Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations (23) Apply Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations filter
- Accommodation & Food Services (19) Apply Accommodation & Food Services filter
- Professional & Business Services (13) Apply Professional & Business Services filter
- Home or Personal Maintenance Services (11) Apply Home or Personal Maintenance Services filter
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (10) Apply Arts, Entertainment & Recreation filter
- Health Care & Social Assistance (9) Apply Health Care & Social Assistance filter
- Manufacturing & Industrial (6) Apply Manufacturing & Industrial filter
- Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (6) Apply Real Estate, Rental & Leasing filter
- Technical & Scientific Services (5) Apply Technical & Scientific Services filter
- Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Hunting (4) Apply Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Hunting filter
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Northeast NJ SCORE Locations
View the Northeast NJ SCORE Office and Counseling Locations and Get Driving Directions Read more
Critical Selling Skills for Small Business
A collection of resources on innovative strategies that pay off in increased sales and satisfied customers Read more
Northeastern NJ Useful Links
Here is a list of quick links to local and national small business related agencies. Read more
Checklist: Reopening Your Retail Store After the Coronavirus Shutdown
Are you reopening your retail store after COVID-19 closures? Use this checklist to reopen your store while keeping yourself, employees and shoppers safe. Read more
Checklist: Reopening Your Restaurant After the Coronavirus Shutdown
Are you reopening your restaurant after COVID-19 closures? Use this checklist to reopen your restaurant while keeping yourself, employees and diners safe. Read more
Take Advantage of COVID-19 Related Changes to Health Coverage Rules
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided a variety of financial assistance to businesses, including for health expenses.
Should You Be Selling Socially?
While most e-commerce transactions take place on websites, there’s been a surge in social shopping or social commerce for the past several years.
How to Conduct a SWOT Analysis for Your Small Business
In this post, we will define SWOT Analysis, explain why you need one, and show you how to do it. Plus, there will be plenty of examples along the way.
Cash Reserves: Turning Challenging Times into an Opportunity
During times like this pandemic, adequate cash reserves can help your business proactively take advantage of new possibilities.
Infographic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Established Small Businesses - April 2020
In early April 2020, SCORE surveyed business owners who have been in operation at least a year on how they think the coronavirus could affect their business. Read more
5 Things Brick-and-Mortars Should Be Doing to Succeed Right Now
All business owners face challenges, and when unforeseeable events, like COVID-19, happen, you dig deep, adapt and overcome, even brick-and-mortar businesses.
Tips for Getting Your Financial House in Order
Here are a few suggestions for what you can do now during the coronavirus crisis that will help ensure that your business will have a brighter financial future.