Guides from our members
Plain-English guides written around the work our members do every day, from buying a home to running a business. Each article introduces the member who can help.
Featured guide · 7 min read
Plan your pool opening in NJ: remove the cover, check equipment, balance the water and fix fence and drain safety gaps before the first swim.
With Tyrone Johnson Swimming Pool Contractor
6 min read
Exterior house painting in NJ lasts longer with good timing and careful prep. See paint choices, lead rules and how to compare…
With Tony DiGrezia Painting & Powerwashing
6 min read
A home appraisal in NJ gives an independent opinion of value. Learn what appraisers check, how comps work and what to do…
With Tom Conerford Real Estate Appraisal
6 min read
Group health insurance in NJ for small businesses: state rules, plan types, HRAs and contribution choices that help you control costs.
With Todd Lordi Employee Benefits Advisor
7 min read
Want to plan a family cruise that works for every age? Learn how to pick cabins, compare costs, choose insurance and pack…
With Todd Edmundson Travel Advisor
6 min read
Hiring a contractor in NJ? Learn how to check registration and insurance, what the contract must say and how to schedule payments…
With Tim Fisher Home Improvements & Custom Carpentry
6 min read
Life insurance for new homeowners helps your family keep the house. Compare term and permanent coverage and see how to size a…
With Steve Bender Life Insurance
6 min read
Got a subpoena or a visit from agents? Learn the first steps in a white collar investigation in NJ and why to…
With Shawn Barnes, Esq. Criminal Defense Attorney
6 min read
Hurt in a crash? Learn the steps that protect a personal injury claim in NJ, from records and PIP to your lawsuit…
With Robert J. Gallop, Esq. Personal Injury Attorney
6 min read
A fractional CFO in NJ brings senior finance help without a full-time salary. Learn how the role differs from a bookkeeper and…
With Rich Hauser Fractional Accounting & Bookkeeping
6 min read
In-home senior care in NJ helps older adults stay home safely. Learn the warning signs, types of care, what Medicare pays and…
With Raquel Marte Home Care Agency
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Plumbing problems in NJ homes, from drips and clogs to frozen pipes: what you can fix yourself and when to call a…
With Peter Travisano Residential Plumbing
6 min read
The divorce process in NJ, step by step: grounds, filing, custody and support, dividing property, mediation and how long it may take.
With Pegeen Williams, Esq. Family Law
6 min read
Thinking about outsourced payroll in NJ? See what a provider handles, which federal and state duties stay yours and how to choose…
With Paul Fetherston Payroll & HR Services
7 min read
Ballroom dance lessons in NJ are easy to start. See what a first class is like, what to wear and how group…
With Pamela Licht Dance Studio
6 min read
Build a small business content calendar you can keep: what to post, how often, how to mix print and digital, reuse ideas…
With Nick Indar CRM, AI Integration and Automation
7 min read
Managed IT services in NJ cover monitoring, backups, security and a help desk. See what a plan includes, how it compares and…
With Nick Ilacqua IT Support Services
6 min read
Signing a commercial lease in NJ? Learn how tenant representation, site checks and key lease terms work before you commit to a…
With Nancy Tuckman Commercial Real Estate Services
6 min read
Build a digital marketing strategy in NJ step by step: set goals, make your site the hub, follow email rules and track…
With Moshe Zchut Digital Marketing
6 min read
Local advertising in NJ works best when it targets the towns your customers live in. Compare channels, test a budget and measure…
With Mindy Clements Media Marketing
7 min read
Backyard party rentals in NJ made simple. Learn how to size tents, tables and chairs, set a timeline, check permits and plan…
With Mike & Sue Mignone Party Rentals
6 min read
A reverse mortgage in NJ lets owners 62 and older borrow against home equity. Learn the rules, required counseling, costs and heir…
With Michael Potoczak Reverse Home Mortgages
6 min read
The attorney review period in NJ gives buyers and sellers three business days to change or cancel a home contract. Learn how…
With Margaret Miller, Esq. Real Estate Attorney
6 min read
Thinking about chiropractic care in NJ after an injury? Learn when to see a doctor first, what a first visit involves and…
With Lisa Duke-Lees Chiropractic & Rehab
6 min read
A small business CPA in NJ does more than file returns. See how tax planning, entity choice and quarterly estimates help you…
With Larry Wefferling, CPA CPA
6 min read
A business valuation before selling sets a fair price range. Learn the three main methods, what SDE means and which records buyers…
With Larry Lynn Business Valuations
6 min read
A mortgage pre-approval in NJ shows sellers you can likely get a loan. See how it differs from pre-qualification and which papers…
With Kathleen Pennington Mortgage Broker
7 min read
Homeowners insurance in NJ covers your house, belongings and liability, but not floods. See the six coverages, common gaps and add-ons.
With Justin Gervasio P&C Insurance
6 min read
Prepare for your first meeting with a financial advisor: what to bring, questions to ask, how fees work and how to check…
With John O’Hara Financial Advisor
7 min read
Household pests in NJ, from ants and termites to mice and ticks: learn the warning signs, simple prevention and when to call…
With Greg Bubb Pest Control Services
6 min read
An elder law attorney in NJ helps families plan for long-term care, Medicaid, powers of attorney and guardianship. See when to call…
With Frank R. Campisano, Esq. Elder Law
6 min read
Title insurance in NJ protects your ownership of a home. See what owner's and lender's policies cover, when you pay and how…
With Erika Baldino Title Insurance
6 min read
Beverage syrups for bars shape taste, speed and cost per drink. Compare fountain, cocktail and coffee syrups, plus storage and allergen tips.
With Dylan Dell Beverage Manufacturer
6 min read
Applying for a commercial loan in NJ? See the documents lenders ask for, how they weigh cash flow and collateral, and when…
With Diane Leva Commercial Lender
6 min read
CRM automation for small business handles follow-ups, reminders and lead routing. See what to automate first, where AI fits and how to…
With Devindra Samaroo CRM, AI Integration and Automation
6 min read
Commercial HVAC maintenance in NJ: a seasonal checklist, filter and coil care, refrigeration upkeep, EPA refrigerant rules and benchmarking.
With Chris Heidger Commercial HVAC
7 min read
Promotional products for small businesses work when people keep them. How to pick items, budget, plan lead times and follow IRS gift…
With Betsy Zaplin Promotional Products
7 min read
Private markets for individual investors explained: the main types, why money can be locked up, accredited investor rules and key risks.
With Anthony Gaudiosi Private Market Investments
7 min read
Learn how to choose a Realtor in NJ: build a short list, check the license, ask smart questions and read the agreement…
With Alicia Acciardi Realtor
7 min read
Thinking about a roof replacement in NJ? Learn the warning signs, repair vs. replace, materials, permit rules and how to hire a…
With Alex Castro Roofing & Siding
