The New Jersey Business Action Center (“NJBAC”) is a business advocacy team located within the New Jersey Department of State dedicated to solving problems and maximizing growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes. It is a resource that helps business owners get answers from government agencies, all at no cost and strictly confidential. NJBAC is […]
Like a good story, all contracts have a beginning, middle and an end. However, there are several ways a contract might end. Hopefully, contracts are performed as expected. Some, however, are lawfully terminated. Others are breached. When a breach occurs, it is often unexpected, frustrating and possibly threatening. Breach of contract is a legal matter. However, […]
Is an oral contract a valid agreement? A contract is normally thought of as a document. It includes features like the parties involved, each party’s obligations and penalties for failure to abide by the terms of the agreement. There must be a written agreement to have a binding arrangement between two parties, right? While this […]
According to an article in New Jersey Policy Perspective, small “Main Street” businesses like grocery stores, hair salons and restaurants are more likely to be owned by immigrants, rather than native-born residents. These businesses are responsible for almost $1 billion in annual economic activity. They are also critical to downtowns and local economies across the […]
Whether you are a young entrepreneur or a seasoned small business owner, you can never have enough resources. Free ones are especially the best. One that comes to mind is the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC). This strictly confidential, business-first resource will help you get answers from government agencies, direct you to appropriate officials […]
Attention Mercer County businesses! Have you heard of the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center and made the mistake of thinking it is only a service for job seekers? Well, take a second look. There are resources for small businesses: Business Resource Center (BRC) – Most small businesses are too small to have their own full-fledged human […]
Think about all the hard work and sacrifice that went into establishing your small business. Now, think about picking up and moving your business to another location. Is there ever a good reason to relocate a business? Here are five reasons:1. ProximityIdentifying the prospective clients of your business should have been one of the first […]
Join the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (“GPHCC”). If you are a Latino entrepreneur in the Greater Philadelphia area, it is the smart move. You will be the recipient of the GPHCC’s considerable expertise. For example, the GPHCC has been building and brokering business relationships within the Hispanic community. It does this by facilitating access […]
Hispanic-owned businesses are a huge part of the country’s economy. In order to ensure this continues, information about economic opportunities must be made readily available to them, specifically ones that specifically support Hispanic entrepreneurs. The options are small business loans, grants and any resources that will be of assistance in the search for capital.Small Business […]
This past March, the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sent a clear message to the surrounding community. The region’s Latino population has evolved drastically over the last thirty years. That is why the chamber’s CEO and president, Jennifer Rodriguez, decided it was time to reach out to Latino entrepreneurs in its first ever “one-on-one” […]