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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
Basics of Small Business Insurance
SB448 – 3 hours
Are you a small business owner who is operating without insurance, or under-insured, and needs to learn the basics of both insurance and risk management techniques to protect your company from catastrophic loss? Learn about the types of insurance coverage needed to build a basic insurance program and different ways to buy insurance or to self-insure.
Instructor: Sal Ricciardone, CPCU
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
CRN 50133 Wed, Oct 16, 6-9pm
CRN 50136 Wed, Nov 6, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
How to Purchase a Business or Franchise
SB435 – 3 hours
Learn how to identify and then research a credible franchise or existing business.
Instructor: Charles Mizejewski, Sun Belt Business Brokers/FranNet NJ
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
CRN 50176, Tue, Sep 10, 6-9pm
CRN 50110, Wed, Oct 16, 6-9pm
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 September 19 session
Attend In-Person = CRN 50094 — Thu, Sep 19, 6-9pm
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 50120 — Thu, Sep 19, 6-9pm
Attend In-Person = CRN 50095 — Wed, Oct 16, 6-9pm
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
Federal Small Business Certifications
SB280 – 3 hours
This seminar will discuss the federal procurement 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-aside programs.
Instructor: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
Thu, Oct 17, 10am-1pm
Virtual seats are also available for this class.
Attend In-Person = CRN 50099
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 50128
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
NJ Division of Revenue & Taxation Small Business Tax Workshop
SB209 – 4 hours
NJ Division of Taxation personnel will explain proper procedures for collecting and remitting various New Jersey taxes. A focal point of each workshop is the sales tax responsibilities of small businesses including the description of taxable and exempt sales and services.
Instructor: NJ Division of Taxation
Registration is required.
Course fee: FREE
Fri, Oct 18, 10am-2pm
Virtual seats are also available for this class.
Attend In-Person = CRN 50100
Attend Via Webinar = CRN 50129
Register securely online via the RVCC website.
Questions? Call the SBDC office at (908) 526-1200 x8516.
View complete list of upcoming classes.
Download FALL 2019 Course Schedule (PDF)