There are a wide variety of entrepreneurial training resources available to small business owners looking to start or grow a business. From the New Jersey’s comprehensive training services to the federal government programs, there are many options available to meet your individual needs.
UCEDC's Small Business Services To help New Jersey’s entrepreneurs and small businesses start, run, and grow, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) has formed a strategic partnership with UCEDC, a statewide, nonprofit economic development corporation dedicated to assisting and financing small businesses, minority- and women-owned enterprises.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking for assistance to create a business plan and get your idea up and running, or you are an existing small business looking to grow, UCEDC offers programs to help. Most services are available in English and Spanish.
Self Assessment Tool
This free tool helps evaluate your readiness for entrepreneurship, assess the feasibility of your business idea and knowledge of business finances, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop an action plan to prepare for business growth.
Click here to access the Self Assessment Tool.
Click here to access the Self Assessment Tool in Spanish.
Business Basics Workshops
UCEDC provides a series of four workshops that develop financial and business literacy for business owners at different stages of maturation. From the basics of starting and running a business to measuring goals and preparing your business for financing, these two-hour workshops are designed to fit your schedule.
Entrepreneur Training Initiative
During this comprehensive six-session program, entrepreneurs create a business plan and develop an understanding of all aspects of starting or expanding a business. Program participants are invited to “Open Door Day for Entrepreneurs” at the EDA. This is an opportunity to present their business plans to a panel of experts in various disciplines for immediate feedback and be introduced to lenders, when appropriate. The program will be offered several times a year throughout the state.
Business Mentoring
All UCEDC clients are entitled to one-on-one business counseling customized to meet the specific needs of your business. Business mentors can provide valuable services, including hands-on assistance with:
• Bookkeeping
• Marketing
• Business Planning
• Operations and sales
• Advocacy
• Access to statewide resources
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Training 9001
This unique program, underwritten by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is a year-long quality management systems training program designed to make businesses more competitive globally. ISO 9001 consists of classroom instruction and on-site consultation that ultimately leads to ISO 9001 registration.
Other Services
The EDA and UCEDC both offer a variety of other services to business owners, including opportunities for financing. In addition, UCEDC offers assistance obtaining government contracts, access to economic and demographic data, and other valuable services for small businesses.
For more information or a schedule of events, please visit www.ucedc.com or call (908) 527-1166. Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Assistance and Training Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Assistance and Training - SBIR and SBTT training sessions to guide businesses through the application process.New Jersey Business Resource Centers New Jersey Business Resource Centers Provides business solutions such as workforce developments and recruitment and training to small and mid-size employers. New Jersey Knowledge Initiative New Jersey Knowledge Initiative provides statewide access to proprietary science, technology, and business databases. SCORE SCORE provides individual coaching in creating and refining a business plan. SCORE part of the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) service provider network.New Jersey Women's Micro-Business Credit Program New Jersey Women’s Micro-Business Credit Program helps women with minimal business experience become successful entrepreneurs. Participants learn how to start, market or expand their small business, as well as increase their business skills through training and mentoring opportunitiesWomen's Business Center Women’s Business Center , New Jersey Association of Women’s Business Owners (NJAWBO), provides training and coaching in creating a business plan and loan packaging. The WBC is part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) service provider network.Small Business Training Network (SBTN) Small Business Training Network (SBTN) is a virtual campus providing quality and targeted online training to meet the information needs of prospective and existing small business owners. This federal program offers a comprehensive menu of business courses.New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC ) New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) is part of a national network of university/college-based centers around the state that provide comprehensive business counseling and educational opportunities to business owners.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) offer a wide range of services to the state's Small Business owners and to those considering starting their own businesses. These centers specialize in business planning, growth strategy, management strategy, and loan packaging.
The Centers provide free counseling, workshops and seminars, and information transfer. They offer a wide variety of educational and business resources used to counsel and train small business owners as they deal with financing, marketing, and managing their companies. Clients are assisted in determining the feasibility of their cash flow projections, financial statements, and marketing strategies.
Specialty programs are coordinated from NJSBDC headquarters and include international trade, government procurement, a manufacturing mentor/protégée program, information services, and technology resources.
The NJSBDC network also provides opportunities for students to participate in and apply educational theory to actual practice under the supervision of faculty and business professionals.
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