Entrepreneur.com Startup Kits
Entrepreneur Magazine’s website has a gem for entrepreneurs: startup kits. There are kits for everything from starting a restaurant to a consulting firm, complete with articles, guides, marketing tips, and more.
Website: http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit
OneSource
Source for finding information about companies.
Website: http://www.onesource.com
Plan Cruncher (Business Plan)
A good business plan is like the trailer for a movie; it should be eye-catching enough to make an investor want to see more. After wading through too many long-winded business plans, Dutch investment firm Lunatech Ventures has built a web tool called Plan Cruncher that creates a one-page, visual summary of your plan.
Website: http://plancruncher.com/
Warren County Business Awards Nomination Form
Warren County Business Awards Nomination Form
Link: Nomination Form
Warren County Economic Development
Go to the Warren County Chamber of Commerce website for information and assistance on economic development activities in Warren County.
Website: http://www.warreneconomicdevelopment.com
Centenary College Small Business Development Center
1 of 11 NJ centers, lead by Rutgers, the State University, to provide free consulting and affordable training for new and established small businesses. SBDC, located at Centenary College, is a regional center serving Warren, Morris, and Sussex counties. All NJ Centers are funded by the US Small Business Administration, the NJ Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission in addition to their host institutions.
Website: www.centenarycollege.edu/sbdc
MorrisSussexWarren Workforce Investment Board
Public/Private partnership source of information on workforce development initiatives to meet needs of employers.
Website: http://gti.net/mswwib
The Center for Career and Personal Development
The Center, a cooperative venture between Warren County's Community College and Technical School, offers continuing education programs for individuals, professionals, and businesses. The Center customizes training programs to meet the specific needs of any business for technical, managerial and skills development.
Website: http://www.warren.edu/ccpd
Warren County Community College
Warren County Community College, provides affordable, accessible post-secondary education and life-long learning opportunities including: College Transfer Programs, Career Preparation Programs, Developmental Education and Services, Continuing Education Programs, Access Programs and Services, and Community Services. Refer to the College's website for information on all its educational and community services.
Website: http://www.warren.edu
Warren County Convention & Visitor Bureau
Warren County Convention & Visitor Bureau home page for information on dining, accommodations, recreation, shopping, entertainment, parks and events in Warren County.
Website: http://www.visitwarren.com
Warren County Department of Public Safety
The Warren County Department of Public Safety consists of the following Divisions: Warren County 9-1-1 Communications Center, Warren County Office of Emergency Management, Warren County Fire Academy, Warren County Fire Marshal, Warren County RACES
Website: http://co.warren.nj.us/publicsafety
Warren County Government Official Website
Warren County's official website for departments, contacts, services and resources.
Website: http://www.co.warren.nj.us/
Warren County Facts
Quick facts and information on Warren County.
Website: http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=18607
Warren County Health Department
Source for information on Warren County Health Department services, articles, resources and contacts. Areas of responsibility include Consumer Health, Environmental Health, Public Health Promotion and Personal Health Services.
Website: http://www.co.warren.nj.us/healthdept
Chronicle of Philanthropy
E-newsletter on current philanthropy
Website: http://www.philanthropy.com
New Jersey Employment and the Economy Newsletter
This directory contains Employment & the Economy newsletters for the North, South, and Atlantic Coastal regions. These files are updated quarterly. The newsletters describe current labor market and economic conditions within the three New Jersey regions and the counties within. Statistical tables of monthly employment, unemployment and related monthly data are provided for the quarter.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi08/index.html
Internal Revenue Service Online
While the IRS has a whole section of their website dedicated to business, including corporations and partnerships, many will find the Small Busness/Self-Employed category to be the most helpful. One of the most helpful links under this category is Online Learning and Educational Products, which contains both free and fee-based products, including a free online classroom with topics such as "How to file and pay your taxes using a computer" adn "What you need to know when you run a business out of your home". Other valuable links include Filing an Paying Your Business Taxes, Small Business Forms and Publications, Business with Emloyees, Self-Employed Individuals, which contains information on filing requirements and reporting responsibilities for independent contractors, and Business Expneses, which explains what qualifies as a deductible business expense and a capital expense.
Website: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
Small Business Procurement Opportunities Guide
The guide focuses on selling to governments and large corporations, and is now available online with the support of MasterCard. The guide covers: Selling to the Federal Government Selling to State Governments Selling to Large Corporations Selling to Foreign Governments and International Organizations Procurement Opportunities and Assistance for Women- and Minority-owned Businesses Procurement Opportunities and Assistance for Veteran-owned Businesses Summary of Procurement-related Training Programs for Small Businesses Glossary of Procurement-related Terms
Website: http://www.procurementcoalition.org/resources/index.shtml
Hope Area Chamber of Commerce
Hope Area Chamber of Commerce
Website: http://hopenj.org
Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Warren County Chamber serving the business community in the Phillipsburg region.
Website: http://www.phillipsburgnj.com
Phillipsburg Downtown Association
Find information on the Phillipsburg home pages for the Phillipsburg Downtown Association
Website: http://phillipsburgnj.org
Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
County-wide chamber serving Hunterdon County businesses.
Website: http://hunterdon-chamber.org
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
County-wide chamber serving businesses in Morris County.
Website: http://morrischamber.org
Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce
Member business organization for the Hispanic business community.
Website: http://www.mchacc.com
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Find information on membership, programs and services of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and doing business in New Jersey
Website: http://njchamber.com
Parsippany Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce in Parsippany area
Website: http://www.pacc.nj.org
Somerset County Business Partnership
A member-driven organization with economic development and business interests in Somerset County.
Website: http://www.somersetcountybusinesspartnership.com
Sussex County Chamber of Commerce
County-wide chamber serving businesses in Sussex County.
Website: http://sussexcountychamber.org
National Black Chamber of Commerce
National chamber site describing member programs, services and resources.
Website: http://www.nationalbcc.org
Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce serving Easton, Pennsylvania.
Website: http://www.eastonareachamber.org/
US Chamber of Commerce
US Chamber of Commerce provides links between small business and government. Find a network of local chambers of commerce.
Website: http://www.uschamber.org/
ChambersofCommerce.com
Locate US and Foreign chambers of commerce and their services.
Website: http://www.chamberofcommerce.com
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Website for Hispanic business leaders with information on demographics and links.
Website: http://www.shccnj.org
Warren County Economic Development
This section of our website provides you with various forms of information on Economic Development efforts and resources in Warren County.
Website: http://www.warreneconomicdevelopment.com
Hackettstown Business Improvement District
The Hackettstown Business Improvement District serves the business community. To contact them call: 852-2954
Website: http://www.hackettstownbid.com
Phillipsburg Urban Enterprise Zone
Go to this site for information on incentives for businesses already located or planning to locate in Phillipsburg's Urban Enterprise Zone.
Website: http://www.phillipsburgnj.com/uez/index.html
US Census Bureau CenStats Databases
Provides database information on: Building Permits, County Business Patterns, International Trade Data, Public Law 94-171 Data, Census Tract Sheet Locator, Detailed Occupation by Race Hispanic Origin and Sex and USA Counties.
Website: http://censtats.census.gov/
Washington Borough Improvement District
Site for information on Washington's business improvement district.
Website: http://washingtonbid.org
Hunterdon Economic Partnership
A public private partnership for economic development in Hunterdon County.
Website: http://www.hep.org
NJ Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission
Home page for New Jersey's public-private partnership between state government and the business community to promote and support business recruitment and retention in New Jersey.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/commerce
Smart Growth Gateway
Online resource for information on New Jersey's "Smart Growth Strategies". Contains tools, resources and financing sources for implementation of smart growth plans in local communities.
Website: http://www.smartgrowthgateway.org
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
Website: http://www.lehighvalley.org
Morris County Economic Development Corporation
Home page for Morris County Economic Development
Website: http://www.morrischamber.org/affiliations/madg.html
Allamuchy Township
Home page for Allamuchy Township
Website: http://www.allamuchy.com
Blairstown Township
Home page for Blairstown Township
Website: http://www.blairstown-nj.org/
Franklin Township
Home page for Franklin Township
Website: http://www.franklintwpwarren.org
Frelinghuysen Township
Home page for Frelinghuysen Township
Website: http://www.frelinghuysentwp-nj.gov
Greenwich Township
Home page for Township of Greenwich.
Website: http://www.greenwichtownship.com
Hackettstown
Home page for the town of Hackettstown which includes the Hackettstown Business Improvement District.
Website: http://www.hackettstown.net
Harmony Township
Home page for Harmony Township
Website: http://www.harmonytwp-nj.gov
Independence Township
Home page for Independence Township
Website: http://www.independencenj.com/
Knowlton Township
Home page for Knowlton Township
Website: http://www.knowlton-nj.com
Liberty Township
Home page for Liberty Township
Website: http://www.libertytownship.org
Lopatcong Township
Home page for Lopatcong Township
Website: http://www.lopatcongtwp.com
Mansfield Township
Home page for Mansfield Township
Website: http://mansfieldtownship.org
Oxford Township
Home page for Oxford Townshp
Website: http://www.oxfordnj.org
Phillipsburg
Home page for Town of Phillipsburg including information on the Urban Enterprise Zone, Tourism and Phillipsburg businesses.
Website: http://www.phillipsburgnj.org
Pohatcong Township
Home site for Township of Pohatcong.
Website: http://www.pohatcong.com
Washington Borough
Home page for Washington Borough
Website: http://www.washingtonboro-nj.org
Washington Township
Home page for Washington Township.
Website: http://www.washington-twp-warren.org
New Jersey Department of Treasury-Purchase Bureau
Source for information on doing business with the State of New Jersey.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/busreg.htm
Worforce New Jersey Public Information Network-Occupationial Employment Statistics Wage Survey
Results of employer surveys on employee wages.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/onestopcareercenter/labormarketinformaiton/lmi23/index.html
State of New Jersey Online
This website, devoted to doing business in the State of New Jersey, provides significant information on topics related to both small businessses and women and minority businesses. Small Business: Click on the Small Businesses section and get links to topics such as Resources, Incentives, Workforce, and NJ Taxes. Click on the Registration link in this section to get the form to register your business or the Financial Assistance link (under Incentives) for information on gratns, loans and tax credits. In addition, under Incentives is a section callled Programs and Initiatives with information on international trade assistnce and different specialized programs through the state. One of the most unique aspects of this portion of the website is the Site Selection/Real Estate Development link. If you are looking for commercial property in New Jersey, click on the real estate locator and put in the specifics of the type of property you are looking for to the results matching your criteria. A Location Assesment Tool allows you to assess various environmental, economic growth and workforce and demographic factors. Women & Minority Owned Business: While many of the links above can also be found under the Women and Minority Owned Businesses portion of the website, of particular note is the link for Certification. This section provides a generalized breakdown of what certification is , who is eligible, and the different types of certification. You can also find links for the application and annual verification forms.
Website: http://www.nj.gov/njbusiness
New Jersey Agricultural Statistics Service
Source for statistics on New Jersey's agricultural industry from service partnership between the USDA and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
Website: http://www.nass.usda.gov/nj/
New Jersey Business Gateway Services
One Stop Shopping/Business Gateway for The Division of Revenue in the Department of Treasury and for the Department of Labor for business registration, filing gross income tax withheld, and filing other payroll taxes including unemployment and disability insurance contributions.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/njbgs/index.html
New Jersey Business Information
Comprehensive site for New Jersey's business community. Find information on advantages to doing business in New Jersey, tax information, financial and technical assistance, demographic and statistical data, links, doing business with the State of New Jersey and more.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/Business.shtml
New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission
Source of information on the commission's services to support business expansion, relocation and retention in New Jersey. Find business data, contacts and links for doing business in New Jersey. The Commission is a public-private partnership and not a department of the State of New Jersey.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/commerce
New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission-Office of Business Services
Information on services offered by the Commission to recruit and retain businesses.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/commerce/bizservices.shtml
New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology
Find information on assistance and funding programs to support science and technology related businesses in New Jersey.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/scitech
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Location for information on the state's contacts, resources and services for farmers, producers and the agricultural industry.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture
New Jersey Department of Education
Go to this site for links and resources related to New Jersey schools including a directory, report card and districts.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/
New Jersey Department of Education Report Card
Go to this page of the Department of Education Website for New Jersey's report card on Warren County schools.
Website: http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc04/menu/41-5465.html
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
State's source for contacts, requirements, resources and services on environmental regulations in New Jersey.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/dep
New Jersey Department of Labor
Source of employer information and resources on labor issues applicable to New Jersey employers and employees.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/labor
New Jersey Department of Labor, Office of Planning
Source for current and historical labor market information such as census reports, economic indicators, labor force estimates, employment and population.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/labor/lra/
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
Information on law enforcement and emergency response services.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/lps
New Jersey Division of Taxation
Source for data on New Jersey's tax regulations and reporting requirements. Forms can also be obtained online.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Provides financing, loan guarantee, real estate development and consulting services for businesses locating, expanding or creating jobs in New Jersey. Eligible businesses and not-for-profit groups may secure financing or qualify for incentives on projects which foster economic and job growth.
Website: http://www.njeda.com
New Jersey Office of Geographic Information System
Source of Geographic Information Systems(GIS) data, mapping and resources. The New Jersey clearinghouse is part of a national network, the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)
Website: http://njgeodata.state.nj.us/
New Jersey State
The State of New Jersey's official website for information on NJ's economy, services, regulations, business taxes and more.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/
New Jersey State Legislature
Find information on the legislative calendar, current bills, statutes, districts, and legislative contacts.
Website: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
New Jersey Travel and Tourism
Find information on the industry along with events, accommodations, recreational activities, and attractions in New Jersey.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/travel
New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority
State resource for information on New Jersey's urban enterprise zones.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/commerce//uez.shtml
New Jersey Economic Indicators
The New Jersey Economic Indicators contains the most comprehensive set of current statistics on varous time series related to New Jersey's economy.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi07/index.html
New Jersey Population Estimates
The US Census Bureau released the 200-2004 state and county population estimates by age, race sex and Hispanic origin. Those for New Jersey can be found here.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi02/index.html#county
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network
Site with links to state and private employment websites and organizations. Find information on counties, labor markets, and resources for job seekers and employers.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network-Employment & Economy Sourthern Region
Labor Market and economic conditions in the southern region of New Jersey.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/onestopcareercenter/labormarketinformation/lmi08/index.html
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network-Employment and Wages Covered by Unemployment Insurance
Comprehensive employment and wage data for employers covered by NJ unemployment insurance program.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/onestopcareercenter/labormarketinformation/lmi14/index.html
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network-New Jersey Economic Indicators
New Jersey Department of Labor and Worforce New Jersey reports on economic indicators
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi07/index.html
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network-Population, Labor Force and Employment Projections
Latest long-term population, labor force and employment projections developed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Division of Labor Market Demographic Research.
Website: http://www.njpin.net/onestopcareercenter/labormarketinformation/lmi04/index.htm
Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network-Residential Housing Units
June 2004 Monthly and Year-to-Date new privately owned residential housing units authorized to be built by New Jersey, counties and municipalities.
Website: http://www.wnjpin.net/onestopcareercenter/labormarketinformation/lmi18/index.html
Library of Congress’s Entrepreneur’s Reference Guide:
Yes, the U.S. Library of Congress has an entrepreneur’s reference guide, while it’s dated (1999), it also lists a lot of great books that are updated yearly. It covers practically every topic related to starting a small business.
Website: http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/guide2/
US Small Business Administration-AnswerDesk
Small Business resource.
Website: http://www.sba.gov/answerdesk.html
US Veteran Business Enterprise Center
Federal government portal for veterans in business.
Website: http://www.vetbiz.gov/default2.htm
Business.gov
Business.gov provides small business owners with a one-stop web site that searches the federal government for compliance information and resources. The site conveniently locates compliance information from all major federal government agencies regulating or serving small businesses. Business.gov is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration in a partnership with 21 federal agencies. There are over 20,000 compliance-related documents from 94 government web sites. “This web site will help streamline access to information and reduce federal compliance barriers to helping businesses save time and money,” said SBA Administrator Steven C. Preston. Benefits 1. 1. Helps small businesses find compliance information and services by searching multiple government web sites and by organizing the information into industry and topic categories. 2. 2. Reduces small businesses’ time and effort by consolidating compliance information onto one web site and offering a consistent way to find them. 3. 3. Minimizes business expenses in the form of time savings or cost avoidance. The site provides a quick and focused compliance search results, comprehensive catalog of federal government forms, directory of knowledgeable government contacts, links to key industry resources and “how to” information for starting, growing and managing a business.
Website: http://www.business.gov/
IRS
Find current tax forms such as W4 and W9
Website: http://www.irs.gov
SCORE Online: Accelerate Your Small Business
SCORE, one of the many small business resources funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, has recently added the Accelerate Your Small Business feature. This section includes free guides on key business topics such as Increase Profits through Expasion and Diversification, Sales Strategies in an Economic Downturn and Profit Planning Revs up Results. It also contains free podcast on a variety of topics such as Estimating Expenses for Your Startup, Foundations of Franchising, Surviving the Recession, and Tips for Building a Million Dollar Business.
Website: http://www.score.org/accelerate/
Small Business Administration Recovery Information
The American Recovery and Reivestment Act was signed into law in February 2009. View plans o implementation of the Recover Act and get the detail of how much money has abeen allocated where. Visit the SBA Recovery Information Center for information about such topics as ARC Loans, participatig lenders, floor plan financing for auto dealerships, 504 fixed-asset loans, 7(a) loans, and the Recovery Act contracting opportunities. This section also includes podcasts on a number of financing tips.
Website: http://www.sba.gov/recovery
e-News for Small Business
Distributed every Wednesday, e-News for Small Business brings timely, useful tax information right to the computers of small business owners. Examples of information included in e-News for Small Business include: Important, upcoming tax dates, What's new on the IRS web site, Reminders and tips to assist businesses with tax compliance, and IRS news releases and special IRS announcements e-News' convenient format will put IRS information at the small business owner's fingertips. "Useful Links" will bring them quickly to some of the most useful information on IRS.gov for large and small businesses as well as self-employed businesspersons.
Website: http://www.irs.gov/business/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html
USDA Rural Development
US Department of Agriculture Rural Development home site for information on programs, services and regulations.
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov
USDA Rural Development-New Jersey
Information on the USDA's New Jersey contacts, programs and services for rural communities administered through its three agencies: Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Direct loans, guaranteed loans and limited grant funds are available to qualified individuals, businesses and municipalities.
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nj/
US Small Business Assocation/HP - Business Matchmaking Online
This website aids small businesses with contract opportunities on the federal, state and local government levels, as well as with maor corporations in all areas of business. This program consists of educational courses, a regional calendar of events, SBA counseling and online opportunities to connect with buyers from major procurement organizations. Businesses with all levels of procurement experience can benefit from this website.
Website: http://www.businessmatchmaking.com
SBA eBusiness Support Center Online
Looking to launch or expand an e-business? This useful site features an eBusiness Training Catalog with information on Data Integration, ePayment, eCatalogs, eStorefronts, and Global eBusiness. It also includes Frequesntly Asked Questions on Information Technology.
Website: http://www.sbasupport.org
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: This site gives information on issues related to security and safety of the business community, child and community safety.
Website: http://www.ready.gov
US Census Bureau-New Jersey Census Profiles
Select a census profile for New Jersey or by county via map.
Website: http://www.census.gov/datamap/www/34.html
US Small Business Administration-New Jersey
Website for the New Jersey District Office for the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Go to this site for New Jersey's contacts and questions specific to the SBA's New Jersey activities.
Website: http://www.sba.gov/nj
Americans with Disabilities Act
Find information on requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Website: http://www.ada.gov
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
The online catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance provides access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments; recognized Indian tribal governments; territories; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and non-profit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. You will find what programs are available, who administers the program and how to apply.
Website: http://www.cfda.gov/911.htm
Central Contractor Registration
Gateway to registration to do business with the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Website: http://www.ccr.gov
Federal Business Opportunities
Single government point of entry for Federal government procurement opportunities. Commercial vendors seeking Federal markets can search, monitor, and retrieve information on business solicited by Federal contractors.
Website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov
Federal Citizen Information Center
Citizen source for answers to question about Federal government and resources.
Website: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Grants.Gov
Federal gateway to grant opportunities with federal government agencies.
Website: http://www.grants.gov
National Science Foundation
An independent agency of the US Government which provides information and services to promote research and the sciences.
Website: http://www.nsf.gov
National Women's Business Council Online
The National Women's Business Council is a bipartisan advisory council to the federal government, including the President, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration. It was created to serve as an independent source of advice adn policy recommendations on economic issues of importance to women business owners. This website provides serveral sources for research and publications on business trends, including those of women and minorities in business. Information is also provided on business mentoring programs, press releases about current programs and initiatives, and a significant number of links covering various business topics
Website: http://www.nwbc.gov
US Blue Pages
Directory linking to government agencies.
Website: http://www.usbluepages.gov
US Bureau of Economic Analysis
US Department of Commerce source of statistics on economic activity.
Website: http://www.bea.gov
US Business Advisor
One stop business access to federal government information, services and transactions.
Website: http://www.business.gov
US Census Bureau
Search for data on the people and economy of the US.
Website: http://www.census.gov
US Census Bureau Quick Facts
Access state demographics by county.
Website: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Employers are responsible for verifying employment eligibility for individuals hired in the US. Go to this resource for information.
Website: http://www.uscis.gov
US Copyright Office
Information on federal copyright laws and how to obtain protection against infringement can be found on this site.
Website: http://www.copyright.gov
US Department of Commerce
Official site for the US Department of Commerce with links to each of its agency sites and resources.
Website: http://www.commerce.gov
US Department of Commerce- International Trade Administration
US Department of Commerce source for information on business expansion to international markets.
Website: http://www.ita.doc.gov
US Department of Commerce-EDA
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration is a resource for information on federal economic development initiatives.
Website: http://www.doc.gov/eda
US Department of Commerce-Minority Business Development
Find information on financing, market opportunities, management and other business information for minority-owned businesses.
Website: http://www.mbda.gov
US Department of Labor
Federal source of information on regulations, statistics and services for labor.
Website: http://www.dol.gov
US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
Provides access to national and regional economic and employment statistics from the US Department of Labor.
Website: http://www.bls.gov
US Department of Labor-Employee Benefits Security
Provides information for employees and employers on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act(ERISA), protecting the integrity of employer-sponsored retirement and health plans.
Website: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa
US Department of Veteran Affairs
Source of information on Veteran programs and services.
Website: http://www.va.gov
US Dept. of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Source of information on our national highways inclulding statistics.
Website: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov
US Environmental Protection Agency
Search for information on federal environmental programs and standards.
Website: http://www.epa.gov
US Federal Trade Commission
Official site for the US Federal Trade Commission. Also provides disclosure information on franchise opportunities.
Website: http://www.ftc.gov
US FedStats
US federal government source for statistics and information produced by government offices and available for public use.
Website: http://www.fedstats.gov
US Food and Drug Administration
Website: http://www.fda.gov
US General Services Administration
Source for information on selling products or services to the federal government.
Website: http://www.gsa.gov
US Government Export Portal
Go to this site for information on exporting including where to find data, seek help or obtain financing.
Website: http://www.export.gov
US Immigration and Naturalization Service
Source of information on the US Dept. of Justice Immigration and Naturalization regulations and services.
Website: http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
US Information on Food Safety
Gateway to government food safety information.
Website: http://www.foodsafety.gov
US Internal Revenue Service
Official site for the Internal Revenue Service for information on individual and business taxation.
Website: http://www.irs.gov
US Internal Revenue Service-Small Business
IRS site for small business and self-employed federal taxation information.
Website: http://www.irs.gov/smallbiz
US Internet Gateway
US internet portal to information.
Website: http://www.firstgov.gov
US National Technical Information Service
Federal government's source for the sale of scientific, technical, engineering and related business information produced by/for the US government.
Website: http://www.ntis.gov
US Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Official site for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and compliance for employers.
Website: http://www.osha.gov
US Patent and Trademark Office
Source for information governing patents and trademarks.
Website: http://www.uspto.gov
US Securities and Exchange
Find news, regulations, and information from the SEC along with access to the official EDGAR site.
Website: http://www.sec.gov
US Small Business Administration
Source for starting and financing a small business anywhere in the US. Site details financing programs offered by the US Small Business Administration, links to federal and state resources, and provides training tools for entrepreneurs.
Website: http://www.sba.gov/
US Small Business Administration-Ask SBA
Source of information related to small business.
Website: http://www.sba.gov/asksba
US Small Business Administration-Business Names and Licenses
Website: http://www.sba.gov/hotlist/businessnames.html
US Small Business Administration-Legal and Regulatory Information
SBA site providing information on federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting small business.
Website: http://www.business.gov
US Small Business Administration-Pro-Net
The US Small Business Administration's Procurement Marketing and Access Network. ProNet is a search engine for government and commercial contracting officers looking for businesses to perform contracts.
Website: http://pronet.sba.gov
US Small Business Administration-Women's Business
The US Small Business Administration's site for women entrepreneurs. Find the nearest center for technical assistance and training, information on starting and growing a business, government procurement and more.
Website: http://www.onlinewbc.gov
US Social Security Administration
The official site for the Social Security Administration.
Website: http://www.ssa.gov
WomenBiz Online
Are you interested in bidding on federal contracts? Then this is the website for you! WomenBiz.gov provides useful information on the federal procurement process, as well as links to other resources specifically focusing on women business owners. Visitors can view the Five Stepsto Govenment Contracting and the numerous resources available to help in each of these steps as well as sections on What's New, Connferences & Events and Key Resources. Also a note, in the About Us section under Women's Business Connection, there is an invitation to participate in free monthly conference call which cover topics such as current economic and business issues, information and tips for business growth and expansion, access to capital, prcurement and international markets.
Website: http://www.womenbiz.gov
FedWorld
Search, locate and acquire federal government information.
Website: http://www.fedworld.gov
Centenary College Small Business Development Center
One of 11 centers in the state of New Jersey funded by the US Small Business Administration and the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission. The Centenary SBDC, hosted by Centenary College, provides assistance and training for entrepreneurs starting or expanding businesses in Warren, Morris and Sussex counties.
Website: http://www.centenarycollege.edu/sbdc
New Jersey Small Business Development Center
The home site for New Jersey's 11 Small Business Development Centers. Access a network of consultants, training and resources for starting, financing or expanding a small business.
Website: http://www.njsbdc.com
New Jersey Small Business Development Center-Research
Link to sources for small business market research.
Website: http://www.njsbdc.com/research/
Regional Business Assistance Corp.
One of the US Small Business Administration's microlenders serving small businesses in Warren County. The Regional Business Assistance Corp. is also the intermediary for Warren County's 5-4-5 loan program.
Website: http://www.rbacloan.com
SCORE
Home site for the Service Corps. of Retired Executives. Access SCORE volunteers online or tap into education programs and business resources from this site.
Website: http://www.score.org
New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission
Source of information on the commission's services to support business expansion, relocation and retention in New Jersey. Find business data, contacts and links for doing business in New Jersey. The Commission is a public-private partnership and not a department of the State of New Jersey.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/commerce
SCORE-New Jersey
Provides access to the SCORE volunteer network in New Jersey.
Website: http://www.nj-score.org
Association of Small Business Development Centers
Association of Small Business Development Center site listing centers nationwide and providing links to business resources.
Website: http://www.asbdc-us.org
eBusiness Support Center
SBA funded site for ebusiness information, resources and training for small business.
Website: http://www.sbasupport.org
US Small Business Administration
Source for starting or financing a small business anywhere in the US. Site details financing programs offered by the US Small Business Administration, links to federal and state resources, and provides training tools for entrepreneurs.
Website: http://www.sba.gov
National Minority Business Council
Non-profit dedicated to providing assistance, information, seminars and resources for small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Website: http://www.nmbc.org
Commerce and Industry Association of News Jersey
Site for information on this business advocacy group, its government relations, legislative interests, affinity programs and business education services.
Website: http://www.cianj.org
Employers Association of New Jersey
Provides assistance and information in human resources to corporate members.
Website: http://www.eanj.org
New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners
Home for the Women's Business Center of New Jersey which provides educational programs and services for women in business.
Website: http://www.njawbo.org
New Jersey Business and Industry Association
Provides information on programs, events, publications, links, news and legislative contacts impacting business.
Website: http://www.njbia.org
New Jersey Retail Merchant's Association Online
Advocates for the retail industry. Find information on the association, legislation affecting the retail industry and other resources specific to retail businesses.
Website: http://www.njrma.org
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
A free online service to locate a CPA to meet the specific needs of a new or established business.
Website: http://www.findacpa.org
New Jersey State Bar Association
Source of information for members and individuals seeking referrals, links to county bar associations, research information and other information on law associations.
Website: http://www.njsba.com
New Jersey Technology Council
Provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders.
Website: http://www.njtc.org
National Association of Women Business Owners
Find information on membership and benefits for women in business.
Website: http://www.nawbo.org
National Business Incubation Association
Source of information on incubators and where to find them.
Website: http://www.nbia.org
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The AICPA is the primary professional association for Certified Public Accountants. Find news, conference data and links to state and federal sources.
Website: http://www.aicpa.org/index.htm
American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association is an international association of marketing professionals. Most information on the site is about the organization and its programs. Publications are usually offered to members only.
Website: http://www.marketingpower.com
American Society of Association Executives
Search the database for associations online and link to sites matching criteria.
Website: http://info.asaenet.org
Association of Equipment Leasing and Finance
Find information and conduct searches on equipment leasing.
Website: http://www.leaseassistant.org
Biotechnology Industry Organization
Provides information and advocacy for businesses engaged in biotechnology.
Website: http://www.bio.org
Data Interchange Standards Association
Use this site to find information on the development and use of EDI standards in electronic commerce.
Website: http://www.disa.org
Direct Marketing Association
Mostly member based information for direct marketing.
Website: http://www.the-dma.org
International Customer Service Association
Networking, education and research information for customer service professionals.
Website: http://www.icsa.com
International Franchise Association
Find a franchise, resources and events for this member association.
Website: http://www.franchise.org
International Sign Association
Source for information on signage, issues facing the sign industry, and member companies.
Website: http://www.signs.org
Manufacturers' Agents National Association
Site for member benefits and information for manufacturers and manufacturer representatives or agents.
Website: http://www.manaonline.org
National Association for Promotional and Advertising Allowances
Website: http://www.napaa.org
National Association for the Self-Employed
Source of business information for self-employed members.
Website: http://www.nase.org
National Association of Home Based Business
Association site for home-based businesses and resources dedicated to the needs of home-based entrepreneurs.
Website: http://www.usahomebusiness.com
National Association of Small Business Investment Companies
Organization of venture capitalists dedicated to new and growing small businesses.
Website: http://www.nasbic.org
National Business Association
Association dedicated to educating and assisting the self-employed and small business community.
Website: http://www.nationalbusiness.org
National Federation of Independent Business
National advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses.
Website: http://www.nfibonline.com
National Foundation for Women Business Owners
Association site with information and statistics on women business owners and their enterprises.
Website: http://www.nfwbo.org
National Restaurant Association
Leading business association for the restaurant industry. Find information on the industry, events, legal issues, educational programs, food safety and more for members of the association.
Website: http://www.restaurant.org
National Venture Capital Association
Locate venture capital for business.
Website: http://www.nvca.org
North American Securities Administrators Association
Organization devoted to investor protection.
Website: http://www.nasaa.org
Product Development and Management Association
Organization targeting product development and product management professional interests.
Website: http://www.pdma.org
Public Forum Institute
Organization with a focus on public policy and role of entrepreneurship in the national economy. Provides information and links related to their mission.
Website: http://www.publicforuminstitute.org/nde/index.htm
Research Institute for Small and Emerging Business, Inc.
Reports on market, policy and field research data for small and emerging businesses.
Website: http://www.riseb.org
Small Business Home Office
Locate resources, facts and links to other sources for the small home-based business.
Website: http://www.soho.org
Society of Risk Management Consultants
Resource for finding a professional insurance consultant.
Website: http://www.srmcsociety.org
The Conference Board
The Conference Board is a global, independent membership organization which provides objective analysis of business information. Results of their research, analysis and forecasting are published for businesses in the public interest.
Website: http://www.conference-board.org
The Signage Foundation
Source for information on signage standards.
Website: http://www.signagefoundation.org
American Franchise Association
Source of information on franchising.
Website: http://www.franchise.org
American Home Business Association
Member organization providing benefits,resources, information, and support for home-based businesses.
Website: http://www.homebusiness.com
About.com Starting a Business Hub:
Another resource you should not miss is About.com’s Entrepreneurs Hub. They’ve curated some of their best content for starting a business, including checklists, a small business startup kit, and detailed articles on naming and calculating the cost of your startup.
Website: http://entrepreneurs.about.com/od/gettingstarted/Starting_a_Business.htm
BizFilings
Find information on various business organizations including benefits and frequently asked questions.
Website: http://bizfilings.com
Business Literacy Institute
Information on business and financial concepts
Website: http://business-literacy.com
eHow’s Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Collaborative knowledge resource website eHow has hundreds of thousands of great articles, including a strong set of guides and resources for how to open a business, how to incorporate, raising money, and bookkeeping.
Website: http://www.ehow.com/topic_3173_introduction-entrepreneurship.html
epodunk
Portal for researching information about locations or regions
Website: http://epodunk.com
Small Business Edge Online
This website is a valuable small business resource whether you are looking to start a business or already own one. Small Business Edge is packed full or articles on topics such as financing, sales & marketing, technology, green business, winning bids and more. It is a siste to search fro articles relevant to starting, managing, growing and saving your buisiness -- particularly important in today's economy. Additionally, this sit provides a series of useful webcasts adn podcasts, the E-Nugget of the Day, and a small businesss store where you can obtain back copies of magazines such as Small Business Success, Leader, Urban Success and Winning Bids.
Website: http://www.smallbusinessedge.com
Food Innovation Research and Extension Center
Provides confidential consulting services, training and information for individuals or businesses developing a food product. Client services focus on business development, market development, product and process development, regulations and compliance, workforce development and training, quality assurance and food safety.
Website: http://www.fire.rutgers.edu
Pennsylvania Open for Business
This site provided for clients of the Skylands Small Business Development Center who might be establishing a business in Pennsylvania.
Website: http://www.paopen4business.state.pa.us
Ready.gov Business Preparation
Make a Plan: With ready.gov/business, the business you've worked so hard to build can be as prepared as possible should a disaster strike. Download free, easy-to-use checklists, templates and other resources to help you develop an affordable plan. Protect your business or life's work - start or update your plan today. Becoming a success is hard work. Protecting it isn't.
Website: http://www.ready.gov/business/
Better Business Bureau of Central and Southern New Jersey
Better Business Bureau of Central and Southern New Jersey
Website: http://www.trenton.bbb.org/
Dow Jones Interactive
Joint venture of Reuters and Dow Jones providing industry news, company information and competitive intelligence. Most information for customers.
Website: http://www.factiva.com
Jersey Angel Network
Group of venture and angel investors focused on funding early-stage New Jersey-based businesses.
Website: http://www.jerseyangelnetwork.com
New Jersey Law Network
Find a New Jersey lawyer or information on New Jersey law by subject.
Website: http://www.njlawnet.com/index.html
PSEG Location NJ
PSEG's demographic reports available by municipality for a fee.
Website: http://www.locationnj.com
Rutgers Accounting Web (RAW)
Site developed and maintained by the Rutgers Accounting and Research Center, part of the International Accounting Network.
Website: http://accounting.rutgers.edu/raw/main1.htm
Better Business Bureau
Source for information on a company's service performance and for instructions on filing a complaint against a company for lack of service.
Website: http://www.bbb.org
Dun and Bradstreet Small Business Services
Some services such as a search by company name or survey results are at no charge. Other credit, marketing, financial and collection services may be by subscription.
Website: http://sbs.dnb.com
American Demographics
Find information on emerging trends, issues, and events related to consumer markets.
Website: http://www.demographics.com/
America's Business Funding Directory
Information source on where to find business financing and assistance.
Website: http://www.businessfinance.com
AmeriStat
Population Reference Bureau and Social Science Data Analysis Network.
Website: http://www.ameristat.org
Angel Capital Electronic Network
Nationwide internet listing service for individuals looking for angel investors providing equity financing.
Website: http://acenet.csusb.edu
Bankrate
Source for informationon borrowing, credit and other financial mattters.
Website: http://www.bankrate.com
Biotechterms.org
Resource for biotechnology terms.
Website: http://biotechterms.org/
BPlans.com
Source for examples of business and marketing plans plus software.
Website: http://www.bplans.com
Business Week Online
Business Week On-line contains articles on small business issues like marketing, sales, technology, politics and leadership. It also featues sucess stories, book reviews, adn Smart Answers - a section where entrepreneurs can submit questions to the resident expert. The website also has a Business Directory, where you can find experts in different fields and area of the country, and a Resource Center section with useful business links.
Website: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz
Business.com
Single destination search engine for conducting business research.
Website: http://www.business.com
BusinessFinance.com
If you are looking for funding, then this website is for you! Business Finance allows you to search for different types of funding including working capital, commercial finance, equipment finance, small business loans, equity investments, and commercial mortgages. Simply click on the link for the type of funding you are looking for and start a search. Each catagory is also broken down into more specific capital types, including definitions. This website matches your needs with the approval criteria of various funding sources to give business owners a better place to start looking for funding. Also included are links to business resources and searchable databases, as well sa free "how to" workboooks" and other tools.
Website: http://www.businessfinance.com
CCH Inc.
Source for tax tips and other small business information.
Website: http://www.cch.com
Center for Innovation in Product Development
Website: http://web.mit.edu/cipd/
Co-op Advertising Programs Sourcebook
Identify cooperative advertising program opportunities.
Website: http://www.co-opsourcebook.com
Cornell Law Library
Search law by source, jurisdiction or subject.
Website: http://www.law.cornell.edu
CPA Directory
Online directory of accountants and small business information related to taxes and accounting issues.
Website: http://www.cpadirectory.com
Equipment Leasing Association (ELA)
Portal to information on equipment and leasing including a list of what can be leased and leasing companies.
Website: http://www.leaseassistant.org
Find Law
Find lawyer and business resources.
Website: http://www.findlaw.com
FindForms.com
Legal forms accessible online.
Website: http://www.findforms.com
Franchise Handbook
Find information on franchises and resources.
Website: http://www.franchise1.com
FranNet
Search for a franchise or contact a consultant.
Website: http://www.frannet.com
FreeDemographics
Source for historical and current census data.
Website: http://www.freedemographics.com
Giga Law
Legal information and news articles for Internet professionals.
Website: http://www.gigalaw.com
Hoovers database on public companies
Source of information on publicly traded companies and IPO's. Some information provided by subscription only.
Website: http://www.hoovers.com
Industry Research Desk
Research industries, markets and companies online.
Website: http://www.virtualpet.com/industry
Infobel
An online telephone directory. Search worldwide.
Website: http://www.infobel.com/teldir
Insurance Information Exchange
Provides links to carriers and broker sites.v
Website: http://www.iix.com
Insurance Information Institute
Source of information on insurance coverage and carrier contacts.
Website: http://www.iii.org
Internet Legal Resource Guide
Comprehensive resource of information available on the internet concerning law and the legal profession. It is quality controlled to maintain substantive legal resources.
Website: http://www.ilrg.com
Kauffman Foundation's EntreWorld
A search engine for the entrepreneur to locate articles and resources on small business.
Website: http://www.entreworld.org
Knowledge@Wharton
Searchable database of business research, articles, and an analysis of current business issues.
Website: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu
Legal Documents Online
Some forms are free, others obtained for a fee.
Website: http://www.legaldocs.com
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
National non-profit organization linked together by the US Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology established to provide assistance to small and mid-sized manufacturers.
Website: http://www.mep.nist.gov
Marketing Virtual Library-KnowThis.com
Source for market research, marketing plans, internet marketing and other marketing resources.
Website: http://www.knowthis.com
National Fraud Information Center
National Consumer League source for information and assistance on reporting internet and telemarketing fraud.
Website: http://www.fraud.org
National Venture Capital Association
Link to member venture capital and private equity firms.
Website: http://www.nvca.org
NJ Entreprenur Online
Agreat resource for information on state adn federal government regulations for businesses, as well as various business-related events and programs. There are also articles on the latest business news and statistics, plus a free newsletter.
Website: http://www.njentrepreneur.com
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Find the appropriate classification code for your business using the NAICS search engine.
Website: http://www.naics.com/search.htm
Patent Auction
Site where inventors can list invention for sale.
Website: http://www.patentauction.com
Profit Cents
Import your company's data for an analysis of margins, liquidity and other benchmarks based on industry for a fee.
Website: http://www.profitcents.com
Public Entity Risk Institute
Source for risk management information for local government officials and employees, non-profit organizations and small businesses. Find information, download documents, subscribe to free newsletter,or register for programs.
Website: http://www.riskinstitute.org
Quicken Home Online
This website includes segments on starting, running and growing a business. From knowing your customers and protecting your assets to managing your finances and your employees, Quicken Home On-line possesses a number of valuable small business articles.
Website: http://www.quicken.com/small_business
Sales and Marketing.com
Find many links to sources of information and resources for sales and marketing.
Website: http://www.salesandmarketing.com
The Info Franchise Library
Use the newsletter to learn about franchising, franchisors and being a franchisee.
Website: http://www.infonews.com
The Non-Profit Resource Center
Information resource for non-profits.
Website: http://www.not-for-profit.org
Thomas Register
An online version of the supplier guide including companies, brands and product and service headings. Product searches are free. Find a print version of the directory in the Warren County Community College Library.
Website: http://www.thomasregister.com
Tradeshow Week Online
Source for information on trade shows by location and business category, trade show trends, and how to increase marketing opportunities throuth trade shows.
Website: http://www.tradeshowweek.com
Uniform Code Council
Find information on bar codes on this site.
Website: http://www.uc-council.org
World Franchising
Search database for information on the franchise industry.
Website: http://www.worldfranchising.com
Women Owned Online
This website is a great resource, whether you alreay own a business or are just getting started. Want to start up a business? Click on the link for information about funding a start-up, understanding marketing, and knowing the right people. Growing your company? Click on this link for inforamtion on business plans, government resources, hiring and managing employees, adn researching new markets. Additional resources include a free 12-month membership for PR Newswire, which sends press releases promoting your business to media, trade publications, websites and more.
Website: http://www.womenowned.com
All Business Online
"The Online Center for Small Business", this website has a number of useful links, as well as guides and forms for sale. There is also a Small Business Advice section with articles on incorporation, employment and human resources, finance and accounting, legal issues and more.
Website: http://www.allbusiness.com
American Community Network
Criteria based search site for locations suitable for expansion or relocation plus research and evaluate communities throughout the US. Some information is free; most by subscription.
Website: http://www.acn.net
Work.com: How-to Guides for Your Business
If you are looking for a how-to guide for just about any aspect of your business, then this is the website for you! Some of the useful topics you can find information on include: employees government, money and finance, operations, sales and marketing, startup, technology and managemen. Just click on a category or search for the subject you are interested in aad aa whole list of guides will appear, complete with action steps and resources that can help you fulfill them, and best websites, blogs, and forums to learn more. With over 20,000 how-to guides on various business topics and a free weekly newsletter, Work.com is an excellent resource for any business.
Website: http://www.work.com
New Jersey Department of Transportation
Main page for New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation
New Jersey Department of Transportation Bus and Trains
Go to this site for bus and train schedules, maps, EZ Pass information, road construction updates, business transportation programs and weather.
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/trainbus.shtm
New Jersey Highway Authority
Site for traffic, tolls and exits for the Garden State Parkway along with information on exits for area destinations.
Website: http://gspkwy.state.nj.us
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
A one-stop site for all types of New Jersey travel information. Also, find information on airports, facilities, contracts and employment information for the Authority.
Website: http://www.panynj.gov/
Warren County Library
Warren County's free public library home page.
Website: http://www.warrenlib.com
Centenary College
Search this site for information on the collection.
Website: http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/index.php?id=library
Phillipsburg Library
The Phillipsburg Library website includes links to databases, resources and reference material. In addition, research questions can be directed to Library staff.
Website: http://www.pburglib.com
New Jersey State Library
Provides information on New Jersey government web publications and access to other information services.
Website: http://www.njstatelib.org/
Q and A New Jersey Librarian Search
New Jersey Library Network service for New Jersey residents or New Jersey related questions. Get answers to your questions online from librarians using information found on the Internet or on proprietary databases funded by libraries.
Website: http://www.QandAnj.org
Rutgers University Library
Research Guides and directories of online resources can be found on this site.
Website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu
Internet Public Library
Online library maintained by the University of Michigan.
Website: http://www.ipl.org
LibDex The Library Index
Use this site to find a public library.
Website: http://www.libdex.com
Marketing Virtual Library
Extensive guide to marketing resources including market research, advertising, strategy, selling, and more.
Website: http://www.knowthis.com
The WWW Virtual Library
Source for online research.
Website: http://vlib.org/Overview.html