Training

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner seeking to start, purchase or grow your business, VBOC can assist you by providing training assistance programs, workshops, business tools, resource referrals, tailored counseling and mentoring in-person and online.

Like any business, intel and resources will evolve over time, so check back for updated materials and new topics. If you don’t see what you need here, call us at 518-326-6328. We are honored to serve you!

If you are currently active duty and will be eligible for the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), whether separating or retiring out of the military, or if you are a military spouse or the widowed spouse of a military member, the VBOC encourages you to register to attend “Boots to Business”, the free TAP GPS 2-day entrepreneurship training class covering topics you need to consider before and as you start your business. Following the 2-day intro class, you will be eligible to enroll in the 8-week B2B instructor-led online training program, a deep dive on each of the modules by instructor and business experts to help you work on your own business plan.

Boots to Business Reboot is an eight-hour training program for veterans, service members and their spouses that provides a detailed overview of business ownership as a career path. Advisors offer participants valuable information on forming a business plan and help familiarize veteran entrepreneurs with public and private resources, as well as practical exercises in opportunity recognition.

After completing the B2B or B2BR training courses participants are eligible to further their study with an eight-week, instructor-led online course that offers in-depth instruction on the elements of a business plan and tips and techniques for starting a business.

The VBOC Region 2 recently partnered with Govology to offer government contracting training opportunities to our vets! We invite you to check out these free webinars. Register here: https://govology.com/live-webinars/  Remember to enter the code  24VBOCR20  for free registration!

Business Training & Workshops

We offer a range of instructor-led courses and workshops specifically tailored to give vetrepreneurs the business skills they need to succeed. We offer everything from business planning to marketing, finance, access to capital, HR and more. Check out our Events pages for training opportunities, updated regularly: http://www.mcnultycenter.org/events/

Start Up

• The SBA Learning Center – free, self-paced short courses on 60+ topics
• Starting a Business in NJ
• Census.gov – a free source of market intel
• US Dept of Agriculture Veterans Programs
• NYS Startup Check List
• NJ Startup Check List
• Registering a Business in New Jersey
•  NJ Economic Development Authority
• SBA Guide: Buy Assets & Equipment

Franchises

• Franchises Franchise e-guide – SCORE
• Francising Overview
• VetFran
• FranNet

Business Plans/Cash Flow

• Business Plan Basics – SBA
• Nuts & Bolts of A Business Plan
• VBOC Region 2 Cash Flow Template

Financing/Legal Issues/Insurance

• SBA Loan Programs
• Business Loan Prep – SBA
• Choosing a Business Structure – Sole Prop, LLC, etc explained
• Patent and Intellectual Property
• Insurance for a Small Business
• Finding an Accountant
• SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program for Small Businesses

Taxes/Operations

• Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
• IRS Small Business and Self-Employment Tax Center
• Deducting Business Expenses – IRS
• Filing & Paying Business Taxes
• To Hire or Not To Hire, That is the Question
• Business Laws That Might Impact Your Business
• NYS Tax & Finance
• NJ Tax & Finance

Government Contracting (State & Federal)

• SBA Government Contracting Overview
• Sample Capability Statement
• Determine Your NAICS code
• APTAC – find your Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTACs) that provides expert Government Contracting help
• NJ SAVI
• Port Authority Contracting Opportunities-New Jersey

Certification

• SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program
• NYS SDVOSB Certification
• Federal SDVOSB Certification
• SAM.gov – register to do business with U.S. Government
• Fedbizopps.gov federal business opportunities
• NYS Contract Reporter
• VOB Business Directory-New Jersey
• Find SDVOBs New York
• Registration forms for VOBs-New Jersey
• Registration forms for SDVOBs-New Jersey

Other

• Writing a Business Proposal

New Jersey

New Jersey District Office
Two Gateway Center Suite 1501
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-645-2434
Fax: 973-645-6265

Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands District Office
273 Ponce de León Ave., Plaza 273, Suite 510
San Juan, PR
Phone: 787-766-5572

St. Croix Post of Duty
Almeric L. Christian Federal Building & U.S. Court House 3013 Estate Golden Rock, Room 167
Christiansted, St. Croix, VI
Phone: 340-718-5381
Fax: 340-718-1102