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Resources & Links
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Associations/ Organizations
- American Management Association
- Association of Small Business Development Centers
- National Association for the Self-Employed
- NJ State Business Registration
- US Small Business Administration
- NJ Small Business Development Center
- Assess Your International Risk
- Business.gov
- Entrepreneurs.com
- American Society of Association Executives
- Insurance Associations
- Consumer Goods Related Trade Associations
- NJbankers.com Association of larger banks in NJ
- NJLeague.com Association of smaller and community banks in NJ
Bar Codes
Business Calculators
Credit Report
- Free Credit Report: the only source for truly free reports
Disabilities
- Start-up-usa.biz Website exploring entrepreneurship for people with disabilities
Federal
- Small Business Administration
- U.S. Census Bureau
- IRS
- FedWorld
- First Gov - Your First Click to the US Government
- Explanations of federal and state rules and regulations
- The SBA Office of Advocacy provides advice on regulatory issues that pertain to small business
- FedMarket
- Small Business Advisor
- Security and Exchange Commission
Financing
- Circle Lending: For raising and managing loans with family and friends. 800-805-2472
- Eventuring.org: Must read for pitching angel investors
- How to Get A Loan: NASE Success Skills Seminar
- Ideablob.org Where entrepreneurs and small business owners have a chance to win $10,000 each month for being voted the best idea by visitors to the site. Think of it as an on-line American Idol for business ideas. Several universities have begun to use this site in the classroom.Some faculties are having their students analyze the viability of ideas proposed at the site using techniques learned in their classes. Others are having their students develop ideas, post them at the site, and actively learn from the feedback offered by visitors to the site. Several of the monthly $10,000 winners have been college students. The ideablob.com site is a good fit for todays college students who are active in social networking sites and prefer experiential learning. Credit to Jeff Cornwall, instructors@planningshop.com
Food
- Specialty Foods
- Restaurant
- Organic Food Industry
- Other Kitchen Incubators
Franchises
- Entrepreneur FranchiseZone: articles and resources on how to start researching trends and steps in franchising
- Franchise 500: Entrepreneur magazine's annual list of the top 500 franchises.
- Franchise Info: information on buying a running a franchise
- National Minority Franchising Initiative
- International Franchise Association
- Minority Fran: An initiative of the International Franchise Association (IFA) to build awareness of franchising within minority communities and increase the numbers of minority franchisees, employees and suppliers.
- Step into Franchising: Numerous information regarding franchising including: Brand info, Ownership benefits, success stories, financing options, etc.
- Vet-Fran: The International Franchise Association (IFA) is dedicated to helping "serve those who have served America" by commttting to give back to our veterans, for their deidcation to this country and helping to preserve our way of life.
- FranNet: Franchising experts with offices located right in your own community.
Human Resources
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Salary.com Provides local pay rates for the best jobs and thousands of others
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TCNJ College Interns Online Request Form
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Business Law
FREE EMPLOYEES
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City of Trenton Office of Employment Training - The Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training (MOET) has been in existence since March 2006 to expand the City’s job placement services to focus on helping residents including those with employment challenges overcome barriers and find jobs. To date, MOET has secured jobs for over 400 participants.matching residents with jobs that bring both a living wage and real opportunity for growth. Employer’s incentives include, Federal Bonding, Work Opportunity Tax Credit and on the Job Training reimbursement.
Insurance
International Trade
Taking your business global means searching for new customers and new markets. Here are 12 places to look.
1. The Federation of International Trade Associations
2. GlobalEDGE
3. Global Trade
4. International Trade Administration, U.S Department of Commerce
5. Kompass
6. MyExports
7. Office of International Trade, SBA
8. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
9. PIERS
10. Stat-USA/Internet
11. The U.S. Commercial Service/Buy USA
12. The U.S. Government Export Portal
Check out:
The Commerce Department provides technical assistance to small business on exporting to foreign countries
Labor
- The Department of Labor interactive exchange that allows small business owners questions about labor laws
Legislative
Marketing
- Inexpensive Promotions: twenty creative ways to promote your business without spending too much
Press Releases
- Associated Press: If you have a story of national or regional significance, send your idea to a the nationwide or local AP bureau
E-Mail Marketing
Marketing Directories
Do It Yourself Marketing Research
Mortgages
- Nehemiah Mortgage Program : guidelines for first time home buyers.
Patents and Trademarks
Planning
- www.toolikit.com : A comprehensive guide for small business owners to help them start, run and grow their new ventures.
Procurement
General
Federal
State
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Registration Application Form
- Women/Minority Owned Business Enterprise MBE/WBE) Registration Application
Form - State of NJ
- State of NJ Department of the Treasury
Municipal
Publications
Research
- QandANJ - Live Answers 24/7 Library research at your fingertips!
- NJ Knowledge Initiative: All business research resources especially designed for the R&D and technical/scientific information requests.
- Stat - USA Internet - government statistics
- New Jersey Business Information
- SBA Frequently Asked Questions - Includes national business statistics on how many businesses there are, break out of women and minority numbers, national jobs and employment numbers, businesses closevs open, etc
- The Offical New Jersey Website
- Data Gathering (Electronic) - www.edgar.com
- Research One Source (fee)
- Everything NJ for research, marketing, etc.
- Small Business Information Center
- SBDC Resource Information
- Center for Women's Business Research
- Reference Desk
Suppliers
Taxes
- Small Business Tax Center: tips, terms, and articles on taxes
Training
- http://wwwtrainingforum.com/assoc.html
Travel Planning
- Placely.com free tripkit planning
Web Site Development & Hosting
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Nat's Website Favorites for Developing Your Website A complete list of Nat Bender's, NJSBDC Statewide Webmaster, favorite web site development links.
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Google Smackdown a page created to decide what word you should you use on your webpage by determining what appears on more Google pages
- Ipowerweb.com: Hosts your web page for as low as $100 per year.
Hosting:
Women in Business
- Center for Women's Business Research
- Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives
- Women Presidents' Organization
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council
- Springboard Enterprises: National non-profit helping female entrepreneurs who find it hard to secure financing
- Central Jersey Women's Network
- Women Business Center (SBA)
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