Starting Out as an Entrepreneur with Wendy Oliveras In-Person
Starting Out as an Entrepreneur at the Newark Public Library is an interactive workshop for all individuals seeking to start a small business in New Jersey. This 2-hour workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss the steps and procedures to start and operate a NJ business and also to address their start-up issues or questions with a business expert. This presentation will cover:
- Selecting Your business legal structure (i.e. LLC,C & S Corps/Partnerships/Sole Proprietor)
- Online Business Registration with New Jersey
- Registering for taxes with the NJ Department of Revenue
- NJ Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification
- NJ Licenses & Permits (including Departments to obtain)
- IRS Schedule C & Getting a Federal Tax ID (EIN #)
- Source/Types of Funding + Alternative Micro loan Lenders
- Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Business Code
Please register below!
Want to hold yourself accountable to work on your business? Bring your laptop or device and join us before the workshop from 4-6pm, where you can meet and co-work with other entrepreneurs and speak with a Business Reference Librarian.
Questions? E-Mail Anne at aschatz@npl.org or call 973.733.7779
- Date:
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Main Library: 4th Floor Auditorium
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
- Categories:
- Main Branch
- Attachments:
About the Presenter
Wendy Oliveras is the Creative Founder & CEO of SHESS Global Alliance, LLC (SGA) (a Certified MWBE/Federal WOSB – USA/Global business development and consulting company). Her background includes extensive experience in the legal, intellectual property, business development, human resources, career planning, and educational training fields. As an avid chess player, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, her mission is to empower women globally through the game of chess.