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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- Strategy & Planning (265) Apply Strategy & Planning filter
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- Human Resources (162) Apply Human Resources filter
- Business Plans/Startup Assistance (139) Apply Business Plans/Startup Assistance filter
- Accounting & Cash Flow (132) Apply Accounting & Cash Flow filter
- Financing/Capital (120) Apply Financing/Capital filter
- Legal Issues (93) Apply Legal Issues filter
- Technology (82) Apply Technology filter
- Tax Planning (56) Apply Tax Planning filter
- Customer Relations (50) 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
- International Trade (10) Apply International Trade filter
- Government Regulations & Contracting (7) Apply Government Regulations & Contracting filter
- Solopreneur/Freelancer (40) Apply Solopreneur/Freelancer filter
- Women Entrepreneurs (30) Apply Women Entrepreneurs filter
- Young Entrepreneurs (15) Apply Young Entrepreneurs filter
- Minority Entrepreneurs (9) Apply Minority Entrepreneurs filter
- Veteran Entrepreneurs (7) Apply Veteran Entrepreneurs filter
- Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs (6) Apply Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs filter
- Rural Entrepreneurs (3) Apply Rural Entrepreneurs filter
- Retail & Wholesale Trade (32) 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 (14) Apply Professional & Business Services filter
- Home or Personal Maintenance Services (12) Apply Home or Personal Maintenance Services filter
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (10) Apply Arts, Entertainment & Recreation filter
- Health Care & Social Assistance (10) 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
- Transportation & Warehousing (4) Apply Transportation & Warehousing filter
- Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2) Apply Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation filter
- Retail Trade (2) Apply Retail Trade filter
- Educational Services (1) Apply Educational Services filter
- Utilities (1) Apply Utilities filter
Northeast NJ SCORE Locations
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Critical Selling Skills for Small Business
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Northeastern NJ Useful Links
Here is a list of quick links to local and national small business related agencies. Included are the New Jersey Chambers of Commerce, and several agencies in the Northeastern New... Read more
The Impact of COVID-19 On Retirement Accounts
As an alternative to loans, small business owners withdraw money from their savings to survive the Covid-19 pandemic.
10 Business Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
10 thought leaders talk about the benefits they see at their companies as a result of diversity within the workplace. How can you incorporate diversity into your organization?
10 Ways to Promote Innovation in A Team Environment
We asked ten thought leaders to share their favorite ways to promote innovation in a team environment and find those exciting ideas.
Is Your Technology Keeping Your Business From Succeeding?
COVID-19 forced many small businesses into virtual companies, but are employers supporting workers through the technological shift?
9 Examples of Ethical Leadership in the Workplace
We asked nine thought leaders to share examples of ethical leadership in the workplace to help you improve your role as a leader.
Infographic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Established Businesses - June 2020
In June 2020, SCORE surveyed business owners who have been in operation for at least a year about the effects of covid-19 on their businesses. Read more
When is Your Business Ready to Reopen After the Covid Shutdown and How Can You Reopen Safely?
Helping your business survive and keeping your employees safe in these unpredictable times will require a great deal of strategic planning.
Top 15 Tools to Manage Remote Employees
We asked 15 small business leaders, “What is your top tool that you use to effectively manage remote employees?”
How to Secure Your eCommerce Business Against Cyberattacks in 2020
No matter how big or small a business may be, there is always a risk of data breaches. Here are essential precautions every business owner should take.