Harborfield Business Capital arranges small-business funding for Sussex, WI contractors, manufacturers and shops, about eight miles north of Waukesha, WI in Waukesha County, WI. ZIP 53089 had 405 employer establishments in 2023, led by construction and manufacturing, and the Village of Sussex covers 28.8% of the ZIP's land. Each request is reviewed by a funding partner.
| Distance | 8.5 straight-line miles north of Waukesha, WI |
|---|---|
| ZIP 53089 employers | 405 establishments (ZBP 2023) |
| Paid employees | 8,627 (ZBP 2023) |
| Manufacturing establishments | 53, 24.5% under 5 employees |
| Village land in the ZIP | 28.8% of ZIP 53089 |
| Employees per establishment | Roughly 21.3, dividing ZBP 2023 employees by establishments |
ZIP 53089 in 2023
ZIP Code Business Patterns counted 405 employer establishments in ZIP 53089 in 2023, with 8,627 paid employees and about $536.8 million in annual payroll; 52.8% had fewer than five employees. The Village of Sussex covers 28.8% of the ZIP's land, so the ZIP figures describe a wider area than the village.
| Sector | Establishments | Under 5 employees |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 59 | 69.5% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 24.5% |
| Professional, scientific and technical | 46 | 76.1% |
| Other services | 34 | 58.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 36.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 44.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 34.8% |
Two Kinds of Sussex, WI Employer
The ZIP holds many very small contractors (69.5% of construction establishments under five people) alongside manufacturers that are mostly larger (only 24.5% under five). Dividing employees by establishments gives about 21.3 per establishment, a little above the county's 19.3 (our arithmetic, ZBP and CBP 2023).
The funding needs differ accordingly. A small contractor may finance a truck or compact equipment and cover wages before a draw. A manufacturer may finance a production machine or carry materials while customers pay on terms; equipment financing can be a starting point for both.
Buying or Leasing Space in Sussex, WI
Buying or leasing space in Sussex, WI is a different question from equipment or working capital. Property purchases are usually financed with commercial mortgages, which Harborfield does not arrange; a term loan can fund the build-out, fixtures or equipment for a leased space.
How Many Sussex, WI Residents Work for Themselves
The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts self-employment at 5.8% of employed Sussex residents (2.5% incorporated, 3.3% unincorporated), below the Waukesha County, WI rate of 8.6%. The margins of error are about 1.4 points on each part.
Sussex, WI Owners: Where to Go From Here
Every town in the county is summarized on the service-area page, and county-wide figures are on the Waukesha, WI figures page. Industry-specific notes are on the industry pages. When the purpose is clear, send the request form.
Who Harborfield Business Capital works with in Sussex, WI
Harborfield Business Capital works with Sussex, WI businesses of most kinds; contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock are common examples. The partner, not the industry, makes the decision.
Paperwork partners commonly ask for
- The last three to six months of business bank statements
- Last year's filed tax return for the business
- A year-to-date profit and loss statement and balance sheet
- A driver's license or passport for each owner
- A simple schedule of current business debt and monthly payments
- For equipment, the seller's quote with make, model and price
Partners differ in what they request; this list covers the usual ground.
How a request moves forward
- It starts with a call to (262) 217-7313 or the short contact form. On the phone we cover the purpose of the funds, time in business and approximate monthly revenue.
- We walk through the funding types that suit that purpose and the paperwork partners tend to ask for. Nothing goes out until you say so.
- With your permission, we take the request to lending partners that offer that kind of funding. Each partner reviews it and makes its own credit decision.
- Any offer comes from the partner. Read the total cost, the payment schedule and the terms before deciding; turning it down is always an option.
Owners in Sussex, WI can start by phone or with the short online form; no office visit is needed.
