SCORE New Jersey

About SCORE New Jersey
SCORE Central Jersey is a group of experienced business professionals who provide guidance to those desiring to start up a new small business or to assist existing small businesses in improving their profitability.
Our 30+ mentors have close to 1100 years of experience and are successful real-world business professionals who volunteer thousands of hours to help existing and startup businesses succeed. Our volunteers are experts with experience in areas such as; accounting, finance, human resources, consulting, import/export, law, operations, production, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, sales, marketing, management, business plan preparation, strategic planning, and many other business disciplines.
Bookings available the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month (11AM & 12PM).

"Each one of our SCORE Mentors brought their expertise/specialty to our business. It was really amazing it was to have such experienced experts for mentoring at no cost. All these mentors really cared and went the extra mile to support me in any way."
"We are trying to create a business that is really good for the community but are overwhelmed with all the different codes, rules, the time it is taking & the setbacks. My SCORE Mentor really understands me & the business, providing me with clear guidance & manageable steps to navigate through. After a meeting I feel invigorated again from the enthusiasm & knowledge my Mentor brings, she really believes in what we are aiming for & WANTS us to succeed. I have finally found the support I’ve been seeking to get our business to the next level & with her help I know we will."
"SCORE has been a paramount organization for my business success. As a small business owner, I sought guidance on financial models, proforma creation, and business plan updates. My mentors at SCORE provided critical counseling on developing these key business documents. They also helped me assess ways to streamline the operation, given the known bottlenecks I was experiencing. SCORE’s guidance not only helped my business become laser focused on the right priorities, but it has helped me articulate the business trajectory externally. As result of my mentoring opportunity with SCORE, my business realized profitability in year 3, I am poised to grow both the topline and bottomline in the future."
"Our experience working with SCORE has been great and invaluable. We started utilizing SCORE’s online and in-person business tools while considering starting a medical practice that offers easy and affordable health care services to the community and was able to create a business plan, register the organization, and formulate a marketing strategy with their guidance. We have successfully moved from a startup to a growing medical facility within 3 years. I am so grateful to be connected to a dynamic SCORE mentor who helped reshape my mindset and enable me to serve confidently both as a business entrepreneur as well as a clinician which is proving to be the key factor needed to transform how we streamline our services and move to a thriving organization. I would highly recommend SCORE to small business owners at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. The breadth of experience, knowledge, and useful materials offered by my SCORE mentor has been a roadmap for my personal and professional success - and he is fun, readily available, and easy to work with!"
Why is SCBP offering FREE mentorship?
The Somerset County Business Partnership has partnered with SCORE & NJEDA to provide members with an invaluable benefit to help business owners and business leaders succeed. This one-on-one service is completely FREE & available to all members.
If you have questions regarding booking, please contact Jackie Highland, Member Experience Coordinator, JHighland@scbp.org
NJEDA Office Hours

About NJEDA
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) grows the state's economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development. NJEDA works in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey's long-term economic competitiveness.
The NJEDA offers several grants and loan programs designed to support small businesses in New Jersey. Kathy Guzman from the Small Business Team at NJEDA is available once a month at SCBP to meet individually with business owners and community partners to share information about these programs and connect them with additional state resources.
Information about NJEDA Small Business Programs can be found here: Small Business Services - NJEDA
Bookings available the 1st Monday of the month (11AM & 12PM).
"We've always had a customer-first approach to our business, and we strive for 100 percent satisfaction. Thanks to support from the NJEDA and Columbia Bank, we are now able to reach a whole new market. We are also excited to be contributing to the local community by hiring area residents to fill jobs in our warehouse..."
- Jack Stern | Owner, Star Supplies
PARKING

Parking is 100% FREE & Open to all who are attending The Somerset Business Hub.
Please park on the upper level of the adjoining parking deck (see image)