The Stockton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties, located at the Carnegie Library Center in Atlantic City, provides business assistance services to establish new enterprises and promising start-ups with the objective of increased economic activity. Annually, SBDC oversees more than 450 one-to-one client sessions and runs about 50 events that provide training to 1,000 individuals.

One of the most common barriers new entrepreneurs face is properly registering their business.

The Stockton SBDC specializes in helping individuals understand and complete the necessary steps to legally establish their business, including:

Choosing the right business structure

Registering with the state and obtaining an EIN

Navigating local licensing and permit requirements

Understanding tax obligations and compliance

In addition to business registration, they offer comprehensive business consulting services covering financial planning, marketing, funding opportunities, and strategic growth planning.

 If you are interested in obtaining free counseling, go to www.njsbdc.com or to view upcoming virtual training, click here.