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you need to succeed.
Gather, Gain & Grow Easy As 1, 2, 3!
We are with you every step of the way.
Itâs the checkup that every small business needs to get on track and stay healthy.
- SizeUp data intelligence toolÂ
- Core team of business advocates, mentors and specialists
- Customized assistance tailored to your company
- All free of charge and all available for you
With our network support, you can:
Gather Data
Start with the âvital signsâ – your business data.
Our free SizeUp business intelligence tool helps establish, monitor and interpret your data, providing answers to the questions that keep you up at night:Â
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 â 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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Gain Insight
Our team of experts can help develop a âtreatment planâ, interpreting your SizeUp data and making recommendations to improve the health of your business.
- Trained SizeUp support specialists from Bergen Community CollegeÂ
- Professional consultants from the Small Business Development CenterÂ
- Seasoned business mentors from SCOREÂ Â
- Recruitment coaches from our Workforce Development CenterÂ
- Experts from Bergen County Economic Development
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
Map Your
Business
MUCH MORE!
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Grow Your Business
A healthy business needs room to grow – start here, with free resources tailored to:Â
- Main Street mom-and-popsÂ
- Home-based businessesÂ
- Non-profits and more.
NJEDA Main Street
Acquisition Support Grant
Reimburses eligible NJ small businesses up to $50,000 for closing costs
NJEDA E-Commerce
Support Program
Free e-commerce and digital marketing consulting services for small businesses
Get Your Business
Listed on our Map
Be featured on our countywide map of local businesses and stand out.
FREE assistance with
graphic design & social media
Request services from a small business support specialist today.
Free Workshops
from the UCEDC
Topics ranging from pricing and profitability to sales and social media.
FREE 1-on-1
Business Counseling
Match with an expert who will hold your hand every step of the way.
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Making Small Business Even Better In Bergen
When small businesses succeed, all of Bergen County does. Thatâs 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