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The tools & resources
you need to succeed. LEARN MORE Whether you’re a longtime business owner or
aspiring entrepreneur, we know you face challenges in today’s environment. What
we want you to know is that help is available, anytime, at no cost.



EARLY ALERT ACCESS

Don’t miss out! Be the first to hear about the newest grants, loans, incentives
and other relief programs through our newsletter alerts.

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GATHER, GAIN & GROW EASY AS 1, 2, 3!


WE ARE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

The Bergen County Business Resource Network was created by Bergen County
Executive James Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners to give you personal and
customized assistance unique to your company.

With our core team of business advocates, mentors and specialists to SizeUp –
our data intelligence tool – you can make better, more informed decisions for
your business. All free of charge and all available for you.

Get Started




WITH OUR NETWORK SUPPORT, YOU CAN:




STEP 1
GATHER DATA

See how you compare to your competition, where new customers and suppliers are,
and where you could be advertising using SizeUp.



STEP 2
GAIN INSIGHT

Get help interpreting the data that will lead to actionable plans.



STEP 3
GROW BUSINESS

Find access to grants and loans, training incentives, financial planning and
more.



GATHER DATA

Take a brief moment to watch this video and see what our SizeUp business
intelligence tool offers you.

Then, click for custom data about your business to help you answer the questions
that keep you up at night:



DO I MAKE MORE OR LESS MONEY THAN MY COMPETITORS?

Average annual revenue measures the income that the average business in the area
generates from selling its goods and services. You can use this figure as a
benchmark to determine where you should be setting goals for your own
performance.





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AM I PAYING MY EMPLOYEES TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE?

If the mix of occupations for your business is typical of other businesses in
your industry, the average salary is a useful measurement for judging whether
you are paying more or less than other businesses in your industry.





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IS MY BUSINESS BELOW OR ABOVE AVERAGE SIZE?

Are you larger or smaller than the average business in your area? You should be
aware of the advantages and disadvantages for either situation, and how to
promote the advantages to your customers.





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ARE MY HEALTHCARE COSTS HIGH?

Healthcare premiums vary by age, medical history and level of risk associated
with an employee's occupation. Because healthcare costs are typically growing
each year and it's a significant expense, consider reviewing your policy to make
sure you're getting the maximum value.





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WHO ARE MY COMPETITORS?

Use the tool to find out who your competition is and where they're located. If
possible and helpful, go visit them to see what they're offering.





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WHERE ARE MY COMPETITORS DOING BETTER OR WORSE?

See where the typical business owner in your industry is doing the best. This
may help you determine where to expand into a new location, or where to target a
marketing campaign.





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WHERE CAN I FIND NEW SUPPLIERS?

Increasing your supplier base can provide opportunities including introducing
new products, increasing competition on price to drive down your net costs,
shortening time-to-market and increasing margins -- all of which can lead to
sustained profitable growth.





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WHICH LOCATION IS BEST TO OPEN MY BUSINESS?

Depending on where the demand for your product or service is, how much your
budget is, who your target audience is, parking options, proximity to vendors
and suppliers and more – these factors are what will help you determine an ideal
location.





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WHERE SHOULD I ADVERTISE?

There are many variables that go into determining the best place to advertise.
We can help guide you through the process.





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HOW DO DEMOGRAPHICS HELP MY BUSINESS?

Knowing your demographics can be a highly effective marketing strategy to launch
a campaign. Speak to one of our support specialists today.





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Go to the SIZEUP TOOL now


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GAIN INSIGHT

We’ll match you with a consultant (or several) in our network who will listen,
guide and partner with you on what your data shows and what you might need.

Our networks include  trained SizeUp support specialists from Bergen Community
College, professional consultants from the Small Business Development Center,
seasoned business mentors from SCORE,  recruitment coaches from our Workforce
Development Center & the experts from Bergen County Economic Development.

Sign-up for help

Get FREE HELP generating a business report of your business or interpreting the
data from SizeUp. Find out what new technologies you can use to improve your
business.


WE CAN HELP YOU WITH:




DATA ANALYSIS


HIRING


E-COMMERCE


SOCIAL MEDIA


BUSINESS GRANTS


MUCH MORE!


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GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Get information on programs that can benefit your business… from Main Street
mom-and-pops to home-based businesses to non-profits and more.


Find funding for your business now.
Looking for startup capital? Need a business loan to expand? Check out this list
of available funding programs to see what’s right for you.
FIND FUNDING
NJEDA – Small Business Lease Grant
Small Business Lease Grant award consists of two grant awards of 20 percent of
the annual lease payments on a minimum 5-year lease term.
APPLY NOW
Main Street Micro Business Loan Program
Secure up to $50,000 in working capital for future business operating expenses!

The Main Street Micro Business Loan Program will provide financing to eligible
micro businesses in Bergen County with under $1.5 million in annual gross
revenue and 10 or fewer full time employees.

Applications open Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 10am!
APPLY NOW
Get on-site training for your employees – at no charge.
Accounting, Budgeting, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Outlook &
Email Etiquette, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution and more.
APPLY NOW
Exporting A Product? We Can Help!
Receive up to $15,000 a year to help cover costs related to your business’
export activities!

Whether your small business is new to exporting or you’re already selling goods
and services to other countries, you may be eligible for a Federal award through
the New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJ STEP).
Check Eligibility & Apply Now!
NJEDA – New Jersey Innovations Fellows Program
Receive mentorship and up to $400,000 for pursuing unique startup business
ventures as a team of first-time entrepreneurs! The Innovations Fellows Program
will provide mentorship and grants to teams of first-time entrepreneurs who meet
and maintain milestones in this competitive program. Program applications are
expected to open semi-annually in 2023 and 2024.
LEARN MORE
Find funding for your business now.
Looking for startup capital? Need a business loan to expand? Check out this list
of available funding programs to see what’s right for you.
FIND FUNDING
NJEDA – Small Business Lease Grant
Small Business Lease Grant award consists of two grant awards of 20 percent of
the annual lease payments on a minimum 5-year lease term.
APPLY NOW
Main Street Micro Business Loan Program
Secure up to $50,000 in working capital for future business operating expenses!

The Main Street Micro Business Loan Program will provide financing to eligible
micro businesses in Bergen County with under $1.5 million in annual gross
revenue and 10 or fewer full time employees.

Applications open Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 10am!
APPLY NOW
Get on-site training for your employees – at no charge.
Accounting, Budgeting, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Outlook &
Email Etiquette, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution and more.
APPLY NOW
Exporting A Product? We Can Help!
Receive up to $15,000 a year to help cover costs related to your business’
export activities!

Whether your small business is new to exporting or you’re already selling goods
and services to other countries, you may be eligible for a Federal award through
the New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJ STEP).
Check Eligibility & Apply Now!
NJEDA – New Jersey Innovations Fellows Program
Receive mentorship and up to $400,000 for pursuing unique startup business
ventures as a team of first-time entrepreneurs! The Innovations Fellows Program
will provide mentorship and grants to teams of first-time entrepreneurs who meet
and maintain milestones in this competitive program. Program applications are
expected to open semi-annually in 2023 and 2024.
LEARN MORE
Find funding for your business now.
Looking for startup capital? Need a business loan to expand? Check out this list
of available funding programs to see what’s right for you.
FIND FUNDING
NJEDA – Small Business Lease Grant
Small Business Lease Grant award consists of two grant awards of 20 percent of
the annual lease payments on a minimum 5-year lease term.
APPLY NOW
Main Street Micro Business Loan Program
Secure up to $50,000 in working capital for future business operating expenses!

The Main Street Micro Business Loan Program will provide financing to eligible
micro businesses in Bergen County with under $1.5 million in annual gross
revenue and 10 or fewer full time employees.

Applications open Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 10am!
APPLY NOW
Get on-site training for your employees – at no charge.
Accounting, Budgeting, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Outlook &
Email Etiquette, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution and more.
APPLY NOW
Exporting A Product? We Can Help!
Receive up to $15,000 a year to help cover costs related to your business’
export activities!

Whether your small business is new to exporting or you’re already selling goods
and services to other countries, you may be eligible for a Federal award through
the New Jersey State Trade Expansion Program (NJ STEP).
Check Eligibility & Apply Now!
NJEDA – New Jersey Innovations Fellows Program
Receive mentorship and up to $400,000 for pursuing unique startup business
ventures as a team of first-time entrepreneurs! The Innovations Fellows Program
will provide mentorship and grants to teams of first-time entrepreneurs who meet
and maintain milestones in this competitive program. Program applications are
expected to open semi-annually in 2023 and 2024.
LEARN MORE

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EXPLORE OUR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES




SCORE

No-cost business assistance consulting from SCORE


SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

No-cost business assistance consulting from the Small Business Development
Center


NJ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Apply for a small business loan or grant through them New Jersey Economic
Development Authority


UCEDC

Apply for a small business loan or grant through the UCEDC


BERGEN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Find the right space for your business and get connected to a multitude of
resources with Bergen County Economic Development


BERGEN COUNTY JOB CENTER

Recruit and screen skilled workers with help from the Bergen County Job Center


BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Find out about grant-funded small business training, leadership training and
apprenticeship opportunities through Bergen Community College


BERGEN COUNTY GOV

Learn all about Bergen County government and the many services offered


BERGEN BIDS

Register to become a Bergen County vendor for opportunities to grow your
business


NJBAC - LICENSING, FILING, ACCOUNTING

Learn about license renewals, filings and accounting through the NJ Business
Action Center


NJBAC - STARTER KITS

Download business starter kits to plan, operate and grow through the NJ Business
Action Center


NJ STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM

Receive financial awards to partially offset export promotion costs though the
NJ State Trade Expansion Program


NJ CLEAN ENERGY

Hear about clean energy incentives to help you save energy, money and the
environment


EARLY ALERT ACCESS

Don’t miss out! Be the first to hear about the newest grants, loans, incentives
and other relief programs through our newsletter alerts.

Sign Up Today!


MAKING SMALL BUSINESS EVEN BETTER IN BERGEN

When small businesses succeed, all of Bergen County does. That’s why County
Executive Jim Tedesco and the Board of Commissioners are proud to launch this
network for support resources and information for small businesses. It is just
part of our bigger commitment to assist and help make Bergen County the leader
in small business growth and development.




Made possible by:
County Executive
James Tedesco and The Board of Commissioners

Under the supervision of:
Bergen County Division of Economic Development


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