Free small business help in New Jersey
9 office and chapter listings serving New Jersey. Choose an office below and confirm its service area before making an appointment.
Ask for free counseling or mentoring. Some workshops and other services have fees; confirm the cost before registering.
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Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers help owners start, manage and grow businesses, including business planning and financing questions. State and regional network offices can connect you with a local adviser.
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New Jersey SBDC
Newark, New Jersey
State or regional network office
SCORE mentors
SCORE connects small business owners with volunteer mentors for advice on starting and running a business. Mentoring is available online as well as through local chapters.
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SCORE Northeast NJ
Hackensack, New Jersey
Service area: Serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and the Greater Northern New Jersey Region
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NJ chapter directory
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SCORE Monmouth
Lincroft, New Jersey
Service area: Serving Monmouth County and the Jersey Shore
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NJ chapter directory
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SCORE Metro NJ
Newark, New Jersey
Service area: Serving Hudson, Union and Essex counties in New Jersey
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NJ chapter directory
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SCORE Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey
Service area: Serving Central New Jersey and South Jersey communities
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NJ chapter directory
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SCORE Northwest New Jersey
Rockaway, New Jersey
Service area: Serving Northwest New Jersey and the Delaware Valley region
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NJ chapter directory
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SCORE Central Jersey
Somerville, New Jersey
Service area: Serving New Brunswick, Edison, Flemington, and Central New Jersey
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NJ chapter directory
Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers provide business advice and training, with a focus on women starting or growing businesses. Ask about business plans, financing and local programs.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
VBOCs offer business counseling, training and referrals for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Many centers serve several states.
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McNulty Veteran Business Center
Watervliet, New York
Service area: New Jersey, New York
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
APEX Accelerators help businesses pursue government contracts, including registrations, finding opportunities and preparing bids. Native American APEX programs focus on Native-owned businesses.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
SBA district offices
SBA district offices explain SBA programs and connect businesses with local counseling partners, lenders and other assistance. Contact the office serving your county.
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SBA New Jersey District Office
Newark, New Jersey
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA New Jersey District
Get free help applying
Ask whether the center can help with your application, business plan or financial projections. APEX Accelerators focus on government contracts. Services depend on your business and the center’s service area.
These listings come from official directories and organization websites. SBDC entries include state and regional network offices. Women’s Business Center and APEX office listings are a selection; use the official locators for additional offices. Confirm contact details and county coverage before visiting.