The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) announced the release of the New Jersey Small Business Manual, a publication aimed at providing comprehensive guidance on establishing, maintaining, and expanding small businesses. NJBAC, part of the Department of State, collaborated with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the Office of Innovation, and other community-based partners to develop this resource.
The manual covers various topics essential for small business owners, including state and local permits and inspections, financial assistance programs, lease contracts, commercial real estate transactions, among others. It is available for download online at www.nj.gov/state/bac/small-business-manual/.
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way emphasized the importance of small businesses to the state's economy: “The small business sector is crucial to our state’s economy. Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans are contributing to our statewide prosperity every day. We understand the value of investing in tools and resources like the New Jersey Small Business Manual for business owners and entrepreneurs because the return is high. When our small business community thrives, we all do.”
Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director of NJBAC, highlighted that the manual addresses common queries from small business owners: “The content of the New Jersey Small Business Manual represents the most common queries and requests for assistance we receive from the small business community. By compiling the information in a digestible, easy-to-use publication, we are ensuring access to essential information that is designed to make life easier for entrepreneurs and business owners. The manual was truly a collaborative effort across several state agencies.”
The creation of this manual follows P.L.2023, c.27., which mandates periodic reviews and updates.
