THE BERGEN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC)

The Bergen Small Business Development Center (SBDC), located at the Bergen Community College Ciarco Learning Center in Hackensack, is a private organization of professional management consultants that provide free counseling services to persons who own or operate a small business or, who are considering a small business venture. We are in the knowledge business, tapping best practices and providing technical assistance to existing and start-up businesses in the form of confidential consultations and training workshops. We assist small businesses with the formulation of strategies to meet challenges, provide resources to achieve objectives, and act in a mentoring capacity. We save you time, money and effort in finding the best possible solutions for your business problems. We leverage our resources with our stakeholders to empower small businesses and entrepreneurs. This support, expertise, and dedication commits us to be, your Total Business Resource. For information about workshops or free counseling call (201) 489-8670 or email vdelia@bergen.edu.  

The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) network is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission and host institutions.  SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services.  All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance by contacting Vincent D'Elia, Regional director, Bergen SBDC, 201-489-8670.

BI 347  Financing a Small Business    $40
For the small business owner seeking to secure financing for a start-up or an expansion. Learn how to secure business loans, identify the appropriate type of loan, construction of credit, present a convincing business plan, bootstrapping or non-traditional financing.

001   2/09/07   Fri     9am-12pm     CLC     Vincent D'Elia, Director, Bergen SBDC

BI 312  Building a Consulting Practice   $40
This course provides instruction in determining markets, techniques, generating businesses, proposal writing, fee setting, structuring contracts, letters of agreement and marketing tools. 

001   3/16/07   Fri     9am-12pm  CLC Vincent D'Elia, Director, SBDC

BI 637  Meet the Lenders This is a workshop for pre-screened entrepreneurs looking to borrow money to finance the start or growth of their business.  Short presentation following introduction of several loan officers represneting banks willing to leng money to qualified individuals.  No Fee.

001  4/26/07  Thurs.  9:30am-12:30 pm  CLC