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New Jersey restaurants, retail stores, and personal care businesses (for example, salons and spas) that operate from a commercial location can get free consulting services from the Small Business E-commerce Support Program.

Businesses that operate from a physical commercial location in New Jersey can receive assistance in the following areas:

• Website Development
• Website Optimization
• E-commerce Platform
• Online Ordering Platform
• Online Appointment Booking Platform
• Digital Marketing Plan

Other eligibility criteria apply.

Calling all venture capitalists, private equity investors, and New Jersey startups who want to access capital from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF). The NJIEF is catalyzing up to $600 million to support early-stage innovation-focused businesses in New Jersey, while creating mentoring, networking, and educational opportunities to help position these companies for success.

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Providing trash and recycling receptacles outside your store and in parking areas can reduce litter on your property. This is one of many tips in a new, freely available guide that can help your business become more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

The law now requires local officials to conduct construction inspections within three days of a request. If they miss that deadline, the developer making the request may contract with private on-site inspection agencies to complete the inspection. Final approval on a certificate of occupancy will still come from local construction officials.

Access financial, mentoring, and technical support for your business at a Resources for Growth event at Bergen Community College on April 30, 2025. More than 40 exhibitors will offer detailed information on a wealth of resources and programs designed to boost your business growth. Free registration is required.