Patch Picks: Innovative Businesses

Entrepreneurs in Bergen County have come up with some creative businesses that provide unique goods and services to residents. This week, Patch Picks is highlighting 10 nearby innovative businesses.

Doggie Deuce Removal Services – Serves Bergen County (based in Oradell)

This is a dog walking and pooper scooper service is focused on cleaning up the environment – in more than one way. Doggy Deuce recently provided its walking staff with scooters to use instead of cars, in an effort to increase fuel economy and decrease pollution. The company also offers dog exercising, dog whispering, cat litter removal, and other at-home vet tech services. Find out more information at their website.

Errands, Etc. in Westwood

Have something you need to get done but don't have the time or the interest? The Westwood-based couple who own this company would be happy to run any errands you need to get done for a fee. Westwood-Washington Township Patch profiled the couple and their business back in February.

EZ2Collect in Fair Lawn

Most folks seeking vintage vinyl LPs or hard to find CDs usually have to hike into the city. But Bergen residents have access to music collectibles right in Fair Lawn. As they say on their website, "With more than 60,000 CDs, 75,000 LPs, DVDs, VHS tapes, vintage games, posters, memorabilia, collectibles and more, EZ2collect makes it, well, easy to collect." 

The Joker's Child in Fair Lawn

Are you a comic book fanatic? There aren't many places to get your comic book fix in Bergen County but Fair Lawn has just the shop for you. Joker's Child just participated in National Free Comic Day and P and learn more about the comics for sale.

Aetrex in Teaneck & Englewood

This Teaneck-based company recently opened a store in Englewood featuring its innovative footwear. It uses advanced technology to create the perfect fit for clients who purchase their shoes. and featured an appearance by Teresa Giudice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Beach Buoy in New Milford

This company was founded by borough resident John Supino after he invented the Anchor Bag, an umbrella designed for easy set-up and durability on the beach. Supino said he was tired of watching umbrellas blow down the beach and created his product to solve the problem. Supino and his partner had their product featured on QVC in May.

ABC Memories – Wyckoff, NJ

This owner of this quilting company, a Ramapo HS grad with two fashion degrees, turns old tees into keepsakes. ABC Memories makes fleece blankets out of t-shits, jerseys, and other sentimental articles of clothing, to create physical reminders of past memories. Though the company started before ‘Bella’ in the popular ‘Twilight’ Movies received a t-shirt blanket as a graduation gift, it does sell many of it’s fleece creations as graduation, birthday and going away gifts. Find out more information at the ABC Memories Facebook page.

Yes! We Do That – Ridgewood, NJ

If you ask the question, “Yes! We do that!” is generally the answer from this personal concierge, lifestyle management and event service.  Whether working with busy families or executives, this company helps with a range of activities, from daily errands to bill payment and party planning. Find out more at it’s website.

Foot Solutions – 8 E. Main Street, Ramsey

This business aims to “reduce stress on your mind, body and sole,” by fitting customers with specially made inserts and shoes to combat foot and back problems. The owners and staff work with customers, on an individual basis spending an average of 30-45 minutes evaluating each person, to literally find the best fit. Find out more at the shop’s website.

The Bridge Table – Franklin Lakes, NJ

The Bridge Table takes card-playing to a whole new level. Operating out of the Methodist Church at 454 Pulis Ave. in Franklin Lakes provides Bridge lessons and ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games. It caters to both new and experienced players with or without partners. Each week, the top scoring pair of bridge Players is awarded free plays. Find out more information about how to join the club at its website.