BACKSTOP Program
Please click the button to apply to the Backstop Program:
Get invaluable expertise to develop the back-office administrative and support functions of your business while building your business. With GNEC’s BACKSTOP Program, you’ll work with experts in technology, consulting and marketing for one year at a subsidized price of just $300 per track (each listed below) for the year. Tracks 4 & 5 are free.
Fees are non-refundable.
BACKSTOP is customized to your needs based on whatever stage of development your business is at – from start-ups to those experiencing growth and/or profitability. You decide which track to pursue that best suits your business requirements:
Track 1 – Bookkeeping Services
- 55 hours of instruction in bookkeeping services – from general ledger accounts set-up to auditing clients’ QuickBook accounts for accuracy.
- Tutoring on how to perform a monthly financial review with management.
- Training for preparing a client checklist for year-end tax preparation.
Track 2 – Business Credit Building Services
- Good business credit may help you with better access to capital.
- How do we help you accomplish both? Through access to Duns & Bradstreet’s CreditBuilder Basic.
- CreditBuilder Basic helps your business through:
- Increased sales and loan opportunities
- Higher lines of credit
- Improved lending rates
- Better cash flow
- Greater credibility for deals and sales
Track 3 – Branding, Website & Digital Marketing
- Learn how to design and build a WordPress website.
- Train to launch and grow your business’ social media presence.
- Understand how to turn social media exposure and leads into customers.
- Get instruction on CRM (customer relationship manager) best practices to keep track of and build long-lasting customer relationships.
- Gain access to Ebooks, designed by Raise Newark, for learning additional marketing pro tips!
Track 4 – Business Certifications (Free)
- Complete registration with a wide range of databases necessary for them to participate in the government marketplace (e.g., SAM).
- Identify which agencies and offices may need their products or services and how to connect with buying agencies and offices.
- Determine whether they are ready for government opportunities and how to position themselves to succeed.
- Navigate solicitations and potential funding opportunities.
- Receive notifications of government contract opportunities on a regular basis.
- Network with buying officers, prime contractors, and other businesses.
- Resolve performance issues and prepare for audit, only if the service is needed, after receiving an award
Track 5 –Consumer Credit Coaching (Free)
In partnership with New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund (NJCAEF)
- Understanding credit scores and why they matter
- Access to Credco Comprehensive Soft Pull Credit Report
- Reading and understanding a consumer credit report
- Learning and taking credit builder steps
- Credit Build monitoring
- One-on-one ongoing financial skill-building based on goals
New Backstop Clients:
Please click the button to apply:
Backstop Success Story
Current Technical Assistance (TA) Clients:
If you are currently receiving Technical Assistance (TA) from GNEC or have additional questions, please contact Al Alvarez, Programs Director at (973) 242-5564.