Saturday, May 29, 2010

I Got "IT" - A Small Business Primer for Managing Technology Resources and Investments to Maximum Profitability

This free seminar presented on behalf of the Greater Princeton Chapter of SCORE helps small business owners/leaders establish specific ways and means to profitably manage their usage of and expenditures on technology programs. Included in the seminar are discussion points on all technology assets – people, software, hardware, data, telephony, web and networking.

Princeton Public Library - 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ
June 29th from 6:45 to 8:45 PM

Contact Jerry Masin at jerrymasin@compasscale.com for further details.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

PREPARING A NEW BUSINESS FOR THE WORLD OF DEBT FINANCING

6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

In cooperation with:

Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Carteret Office of Economic Development/Urban Enterprise Zone
Capital One Bank, Carteret
New Jersey Microlenders

Topics Include:

Small Business & Venture Counselor Jerry Masin along with SCORE resource partners and financial institutions will lead discussions on how to prepare for the important task or readying your business to seek loans and other financial support.

Cost: FREE Register 732-541-3836 or EcDevInfo@carteret.net

Location: Carteret
Thomas J. Deverin Community Center
All-Purpose Room
100 Cooke Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008

Hosted by Carteret Business Partnership

www.carteret.net

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Monday, February 8, 2010

Small business workshops come to Carteret

[Carteret] Mayor Dan Reiman has announced that the Borough has partnered with the Intersect Fund in hosting an 8 week advisory course for potential small business investors. The courses are a part of the Carteret Office of Economic Development’s expanding program agenda for new and existing local businesses.

A free seminar will be hosted prior to the course program, providing entrepreneurs an overview of the curriculum, a quick evaluation of their potential investment, and the range of opportunities provided through Carteret’s various small business startup programs.

The free seminar will be held at the Carteret Public Library, 100 Cooke Avenue, on Thursday January 28, and Thursday February 4, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.. Pre-registration is required at (732) 447-1324 or www.intersectfund.org .

The following 8-week course will offer training in small business planning and operation. A fee of $100-$250 will be required, depending on the participant’s income.

Graduates will receive:
* 250 professionally designed business cards
* Quickbooks Simple Start ($99 value)
* Two hours of one-on-one consulting
* An SBA-approved business plan
* Access to Intersect Fund microloan program
* Invitation to annual entrepreneur showcase

“Encouraging the establishment of new small businesses and nurturing their growth have been major facets of our agenda for a strong business community,” Mayor Reiman commented. “This program will provide potential investors with an invaluable learning experience and tools that may prove vital towards the development of a successful business venture.”

Mayor Reiman added that that SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, will host a range of small business workshops in Carteret. The Princeton Chapter of SCORE will host scheduled counseling sessions at the Carteret Public Library for entrepreneurs, as well as on-site business counseling, seminars, and workshops customized to the specific needs of participating businesses.

“Local businesses should also benefit from expertise and services of SCORE’s resource partners,” Mayor Reiman stated, “and the network of New Jersey’s Small Business Development Centers. This is a rare opportunity for existing businesses to consolidate their business strategies and operations, and for new businesses to avoid some of the common stumbling blocks towards their development.”

SCORE, the “Counselors of America’s Small Business Owners,” is a national association dedicated to helping small business owners form and grow their businesses. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia and Washington D.C., SCORE has 364 chapters in the United States as well as in U.S territories. SCORE is a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

More than 8.5 million entrepreneurs have benefitted from the service and expertise of SCORE’s 12,400 volunteers, and 364 offices nationwide.

Since its foundation in 1964, SCORE has:

* Assisted more than 523,000 people in the last year alone.
* Provided counseling to more than 8.5 million business owners.
* Conducted more than 322,000 counseling sessions.
* Received 3.2 million visitors through its Web site in the last year.
* Helped successful companies, such as Vermont Teddy Bear, Vera Bradley Designs, and Jelly Belly Candy.
* Worked with 12,400 working and retired volunteers.
* Helps create nearly 20,000 new small businesses each year.

Councilman Jorge E. Diaz, Chairman of the Borough’s Finance and Administration Committee, said, “Small businesses have created 64% of private sector jobs over the past decade, and ensuring job sustainability is an essential part of our economic recovery. The Borough is focused on giving small businesses the tools to grow, to create jobs, and to drive our economy.”

“These tested resources will bring experience and innovation to our ever-growing small business startup programs,” Office of Economic Development Director Kathaleen Shaw added.

For more information on SCORE’s upcoming programs in Carteret, call (732) 910-3586, or visit www.scoreprinceton.org .

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Princeton Area SCORE and Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Announce Partnership

New Brunswick, NJ, November 19, 2009

The Greater Princeton Area SCORE Chapter is expanding its capacity to provide free and confidential advice and counseling to small business owners and people seeking to start a new business. A newly-formed partnership between SCORE and the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC) is aimed at improving economic development throughout Middlesex County by fostering and sustaining the growth of small businesses in the Middlesex County area. SCORE and the MCRCC will collaborate on seminar and counseling programs designed for the benefit of MCRCC member businesses as well as other businesses throughout Middlesex County. The partnership will result in additional locations for SCORE to conduct its free seminars and counseling sessions.

SCORE currently provides counseling at a number of locations in Mercer and Middlesex counties, including Princeton, New Brunswick, South Brunswick, Hamilton, and East Brunswick. In announcing the partnership with MCRCC, Bill Litchman, SCORE Greater Princeton Chapter Chair & President, observed: “the Princeton Chapter has traditionally been responsible for providing business counseling services to all Middlesex and Mercer County businesses and entrepreneurs. Over the past 15 years we have been recognized as the premier business counseling service to many of these clients. This latest action is part of our continuing effort to expand our services and we are pleased to be able to assist more clients throughout Middlesex County.”

MCRCC Executive Board Chair John Fitzgerald of Magyar Bank is optimistic about the benefits of this new partnership, stating, “The Chamber’s partnership with SCORE will benefit the business community by providing entrepreneurs and small businesses access to knowledgeable and experienced business professionals willing to share their experiences and provide valuable insight in starting or growing a business. We’re pleased to partner with an organization like SCORE that shares the Chamber’s mission of supporting local businesses which play such a vital role in our region’s economy.”

ABOUT SCORE: Greater Princeton Area SCORE, a non-profit, volunteer resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has more than forty small business owners and executives who volunteer their time and expertise to help others start a new business or help improve the profitability of existing ones. The chapter was named New Jersey’s “SCORE Chapter of the Year” for three consecutive years (2005-2008). SCORE currently counsels both emerging and existing businesses, with 20% of its clients falling into the existing business category.

ABOUT THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The MCRCC was established in 1910 to serve as the voice of the business community in Central New Jersey. Today, they represent over 700 member organizations, representing over 50,000 employees. Their mission is to provide opportunities for business growth and prosperity, offer quality service to its members, and serve as a resource leader for businesses and the community.

To set up an appointment for free counseling sessions, call 609-393-0505. For additional information about SCORE and its free seminars, workshops, events, and tutorials, visit www.scoreprinceton.org.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Princeton Area SCORE Announces Counseling Services in Trenton

As Chapter Secretary for the Greater Princeton Area Chapter of SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, I applaud the efforts of my chapter and the DeRosa Group for advancing the cause of the small business community in Trenton.

The Greater Princeton Area SCORE Chapter is expanding its capacity to provide free and confidential advice and counseling to small business owners and people seeking to start a new business.

Starting November 10 and continuing every two weeks, SCORE will be conducting small business counseling sessions at
354 South Broad St in Trenton. The Urban Business Accelerator at 354 S Broad is a new executive suite resource center that provides office space, ongoing support, and an empowering environment for small businesses. SCORE's counseling services provide individual counseling to small businesses or those wanting to establish a small business. Counseling sessions are conducted by 2 volunteer counselors who are experienced business people. All sessions are free of charge and entirely confidential. The hour-long sessions are scheduled by appointment and will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Appointments are made by calling SCORE at 609-393-0505.

SCORE currently provides counseling at a number of locations in Mercer and Middlesex counties, including Princeton, New Brunswick, South Brunswick, Hamilton, and East Brunswick. In announcing the establishment of counseling in Trenton, Bill Litchman, Chapter Chair & President, explained, "For some years, SCORE provided counseling services to Trenton entrepreneurs and small businesses, but was forced to leave those premises. After a long search for suitable space, The DeRosa Group offered SCORE an ideal venue to restart our services in Trenton. We look forward to working with clients in Trenton and are happy to be back in this burgeoning metropolis and delighted to be partnering with The DeRosa Group working together for the renaissance of Trenton.”

Litchman added, "We very much appreciate DeRosa’s offer to donate the space and resources to allow us to expand our services. Over the past few years we've doubled our counseling capacity to meet the growing demands of the small business community during these difficult times. We feel that there is a strong need for our services in the Trenton community and are eager, along with The DeRosa Group, to make a contribution to urban entrepreneurship and economic development in Trenton."

ABOUT SCORE: Greater Princeton Area SCORE, a non-profit, volunteer resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has more than forty small business owners and executives who volunteer their time and expertise to help others start a new business or help improve the profitability of existing ones.


ABOUT THE DEROSA GROUP: The DeRosa Group, founded in 2006, is a developer of commercial and residential property with a mission to revitalize urban areas and transform existing buildings into their highest and best use to suit the needs of the community. Their purpose is not only to revitalize urban America but to do so with social responsibility and environmentally sustainable practices.