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What is the ASBDC?
The New Jersey Small Business Development Center at Raritan Valley Community College assists business owners and entrepreneurs to succeed.
We offer free counseling and continuing education courses, and special events. We’ve also helped small businesses achieve Small Business (SBE), Minority (MBE) and/or Woman-Owned Business (WBE) Certification.
To learn more, contact our office today.
Upcoming Classes
Building Blocks to Starting a Business
SB737 – 3 hours
Questions! So many questions. This course is designed to help you ask the right questions, and find the right answers to starting your own business. We identify the basic planning you’ll need to tackle as you start to shape your business idea into reality and help you understand how to prioritize the steps you’ll be taking including naming your business, determining the type of legal entity you’ll select, developing a business plan, marketing, insurance, financial considerations and more. This course also provides information about valuable resources available to budding entrepreneurs.
Instructor: Ed Dolan
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
CRN 60026 Tue, Jan 28, 6-9pm
CRN 60027 Tue, Feb 18, 6-9pm
CRN 60028 Tue, Mar 24, 6-9pm
CRN 60029 Tue, Apr 21, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Part III: QuickBooks Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable – Desktop Option
SB205 – 9 hours (3 sessions)
In a simulated real business environment learn how to manage both the Customers/Sales and Vendors/Expenses capabilities in QuickBooks. Perform and practice Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions and reporting.
Prerequisite: QuickBooks for Small Businesses and Accounting Fundamentals.
Instructor: Michele Walten, Walten Small Business Solutions, LLC
Course fee: $169
CRN 60011 Tue/Thu/Tue, Feb 18, 20 & 25, 6-9pm
CRN 60012 Tue/Thu/Tue, Mar 31, April 2 & 7, 6-9pm
CRN 60013 Tue/Thu/Tue, May 19, 21 & 26, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Business by the Numbers
SB738 – 2 hours
This course offers foundational information about important financial practices and planning, including key accounting and tax considerations, for the new business owner. Don’t be caught by surprise. This practical overview provides an understanding of how to strategically manage the financial aspect of your operation form the start, as you plan for your new business.
Instructor: Karen Katcher, MBA, Katcher Associates
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
CRN 60030 Wed, Jan 29, 6-8pm
CRN 60031 Wed, Feb 19, 6-8pm
CRN 60032 Wed, Mar 25, 6-8pm
CRN 60033 Wed, Apr 22, 6-8pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Mastering the Mental Side of Building a Business
SB427 – 3 hours
The way you think will impact the way you run your business. In this class, we will teach you how to set goals and create achievable plans, how to handle the inevitable challenges and setbacks you’ll face along the way building your business. Confidence is key to your success. Learn how to build your confidence in any situation, work through habits and fears that can hold you back, and create a support system that will help lead you to success.
Instructor: Karen Auld, Certified Success Coach
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
Virtual seats are available for the sessions
Attend In-Person = CRN 60053 — Thu, Jan 30, 6-9pm
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 60057 — Thu, Jan 30, 6-9pm
Attend In-Person = CRN 60054 — Thu, Feb 20, 6-9pm
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 60058 — Thu, Feb 20, 6-9pm
Attend In-Person = CRN 60055 — Thu, Mar 26, 6-9pm
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 60059 — Thu, Mar 26, 6-9pm
Attend In-Person = CRN 60056 — Thu, Apr 23, 6-9pm
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 60060 — Thu, Apr 23, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Create Your Local Business Listing on Google & Bing
SB450 – 3 hours
Getting found in the search engines is critical for your business. Learn how to create your free Local Business Listing on Google and Bing, and discuss other opportunities. This class is intended for small business owners with an office or retail address (not work from home).
Instructor: Roland Reinhart, Reinhart Marketing
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
CRN 60038 Wed, Feb 26, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
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