SCORE of Princeton - Small Business Advice and Help
The Greater Princeton Area Chapter of SCORE is part of a national nonprofit association and a resource partner of the SBA. SCORE’s over 11,000 volunteers serve as "Counselors to America's Small Business" and are dedicated to the education of entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of the nation's small businesses, one client at a time.
SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling, coaching, and mentoring, tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives. SCORE also offers free seminars and workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and established small business owners. Our partners, sponsors, and supporters make it possible to offer all our services at no cost to you. Through your local SCORE counselor, you will also learn of SCORE’s nationwide online counseling program providing you access to over 1,100 counselors across the country.
The U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
UCEDC - Resources and Solutions for Small Business
UCEDC, a non-profit economic development corporation, is dedicated to stimulating economic growth and creating an environment for progress. We have been serving the New Jersey small business community for over 30 years, providing an objective and authoritative voice on business and economic development issues throughout the state.
Our mandate is to develop opportunities for business that lead to new jobs, a strong, stable business climate, and an improved quality of life. We do this by providing financial, technical and community development assistance to businesses includi
- Access to capital
- Government contract opportunities
- Technical assistance, training and mentoring
- Economic, demographic and market data
In addition, UCEDC has the long-term experience that makes us a leading advocate for small businesses. This enables us to serve as the local ombudsman for businesses when problems arise.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers network is committed to guiding aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to create and expand their business enterprises which will in turn result in sustainable growth, job creation and statewide economic development and wealth.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers offers free counseling at the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce office in New Brunswick, NJ. Please contact SBDC to set up an appointment.
The Regional Business Assistance Corporation
The Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC) is a non-profit community wide loan program that provides financing to both new and existing small businesses in New Jersey.
Quite often, traditional sources of financing are unavailable to small business owners who are just starting out. But through our micro loan program, we can offer business loans up to $35,000 that mature in 5 years or less, with an interest rate of 10.5%. In addition to accessing much needed capital, RBAC clients also benefit from our business mentoring program which offers entrepreneurs an experienced helping hand on a wide variety of issues vital to their success.
