Resources

The Cape May County bizHub is here to answer questions, offer guidance, and help entrepreneurs navigate an often-dizzying array of existing resources, from start-up planning and funding programs to education and training options.

Small Business Resources & Partners

Offers helpful articles, webinars, online & in-person workshops, and toolkits on topics including:

  • Accounting and Budgeting
  • Business Basics
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Financing
  • Franchising
  • And So Much More…

NJSBDC Events/Workshops: Online and In-Person

NJSBC Blog: Helpful posts on wide array of business topics

NJSBDC New & Existing Business Tool Kits: Tools & Learning Modules for any stage of Business

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Comprehensive small business information, including:

SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, and offers many free online workshops and interactive courses.

Resources include:

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BizHub Library, Research, & Media Center  

BizHub Resource Library

3D Printer

Computer Lab

Embroidery Machine

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraver

Vinyl Cutter

bizHub Maker Space

Located with the BizHub office at:
Atlantic Cape Community College
341 Court House South Dennis Rd
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Collaborate, Communicate, and Develop. Physical shared and private media center capable of supporting your new or existing business with the professional facilities needed to help you thrive. Call or email to schedule use of the facilities below.

  • Free wifi with open computer lab
  • Virtual meeting capable private rooms
  • Open & private collaborative meeting spaces
  • Office desks with phones and basic office supplies
  • Hold seminars/large meetings using entire computer lab
  • Printer, fax, scan available

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Curated Physical Library of some of the most influential books on running your business, changing your mindset, and improving your capabilities.

  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Business Psychology
  • Social Media
  • Startups
  • Business Mindset/Lifestyle
  • Effective Habits

Browse Our List of Available Books

Newspapers: The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Bloomberg, USA Today and more…

Magazines: The Economist, Forbes, Wired, Entrepreneur, Fortune, INC, Consumer Reports, Ad Week, Fast Company, Time

  • 3D Printing with Pruse Mk4 and Creality K1 Max
  • Smart Stitch Embroidery Machine
  • Xtool S1 40W Laser Engraver
  • Silhouette Cameo 4 Pro Vinyl Cutter
  • Vinyl Heat Press for Cups, Hats, Shirts, and more
  • HP InkJet Printer for Labels, Stickers, and more

Research Databases at the BizHub: Coming Soon!

  • Foundation Online Directory – Search & secure grants
  • Lexis Nexis – Online business, academic, and information database
  • Answer The Public – Search listening tool for market and consumer data

SBDCNet Business Snapshots
You’ll find a great collection of industry profiles that describe how industries are growing and changing, who their customers are, and what typical startup costs are. You should also check out their list of market research resources, sorted by industry.

NJ Business Action Center
Series of resources from business startup checklists to specific industry guides for food trucks, auto body shops, and home improvement contractors. It also has some helpful free online webinars on topics like social media marketing, franchising, and ecommerce business models.

Marketplace
Free daily business news and economic stories.

Pew Research Center
A nonpartisan fact tank that was founded with the mission of informing the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. They conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research.

Google Trends
Compare search volume patterns for various keywords and filter results by date, categories, and regions to view trending data. Google Trends also displays key headlines as points of reference on the trending graph.

U.S. Census
This is a great starting point for data about the U.S. population. You can drill into the data and find out nearly anything you want to know about different locations and demographics.

Census Business Builder
Beyond population data, you can look at how much people in your industry spend.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
A fantastic site for information on specific industries, like hiring and expense trends as well as industry sizes. If your target market is other businesses, this is a good place to look for data.

Consumer Expenditure Survey
If you want to know what people spend their money on, this is your go-to source.

Economic Indicators
Offers free economic, demographic, and financial information.

Credit and Certificate Business and Entrepreneurial Training

Part of Atlantic Cape Community College’s Professional Series Program, this series is designed for Entrepreneurs looking to develop their skills. Students receive a certificate of completion and credits can be applied to degree programs. Sign-up through Atlantic Cape’s standard registration process. Four classes (13 credits):

  • BUSN104: Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)
  • BUSN101: Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
  • ACCT130: Financial Accounting (4 Credits)
  • BUSN202: Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)

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Affordable and flexible six-week courses, each including 12 lessons, interactive quizzes, assignments, and tutorials, can be self-paced or instructor-led. Students receive a certificate of completion, and multiple classes are offered that specifically target start-up businesses, as well as:

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Affordable courses offered as single-day: 3-hour courses at Cape May County Campus.
Previous programs have included:

  • Professional Training for Your Business
    • Quickbooks
    • Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word
    • Team Leadership & Team Building
    • Public Speaking & Critical Thinking
    • Problem Solving & Time Management
    • And so much more…

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For business owners looking to upskill their employees or new business owners and entrepreneurs looking to sharpen their skills, Atlantic Cape provides flexible in-depth training designed by a team of professionals from each respective field. Instructors/mentors actively support your online learning experience, responding to any question or concern, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.

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Free BizHub Business Toolkit

For those interested in exploring on their own, your free BizHub Business Toolkit is a curated list of helpful links, webinars, guides, and articles on specific small business topics like:

Local Chambers of Commerce • Women, Minority, and Veteran/Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses • Starting & Registering a Small Business • Writing a Business Plan • Funding Your Small Business • Grants for Small Businesses • Marketing • Taxes/Accounting • Insurance

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