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Starting a Business in NJ: The Steps You Need to Take – Camden County

Date:October 3, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Price: Free

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Have a great idea?  Ready to start a business?  Learn what you need to know before you take the plunge!

The decision to start a business is an exciting time for any entrepreneur.  However, there are many steps you’ll need to take to protect yourself from potential liability, legal and tax issues.

This workshop is designed to guide you through the mechanics of starting your business and make sure you get off on the right foot. In this workshop, we’ll cover:

  • The pros and cons of different legal business structures
  • How to name and register your business
  • What taxes apply to your business and how to make sure you are set up to file them
  • What’s required of your business if you have employees
  • The insurance you’re required to have to operate in New Jersey

Give your business the best chance to succeed by getting started the right way.


Learn from an expert


Beth Filla
Training and Technical Assistance Officer

Beth brings a rich background of education, entrepreneurship, and outreach to her role on UCEDC’s training and technical assistance team.  A small business owner herself, she was most recently the co-founder and director of an award-winning yoga studio in Collingswood (and UCEDC microloan client!).  Prior to that she spent five years as a high school English teacher and 10 years as a community educator at Philadephia-based nonprofit organizations.  And don’t forget her stint as a member of The Trolleyvox, an indie pop group that recorded five albums (find them on iTunes!)

Beth’s eclectic experience serves her clients well – she understands the challenges of running a small business having done it herself.  She brings a creative approach to problem-solving and opportunity-finding thanks to her artistic talents.  And as a long-time educator, Beth excels at delivering engaging and practical business content for start-up and experienced owners alike.

For more information, contact Rogers Ramsey at rramsey@ucedc.com or 908-527-1166.


Date:
October 3, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://ucedc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6721
Camden County Library – M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch
203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043
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