Becoming an Entrepreneur
Opening a Construction Companies Business
Opening a construction companies business is a rewarding experience if you do it right. We provide tips and advice to develop the business successfully.
Thinking about opening a construction companies business? We tell you what you need to know to get started.
Best Practices for Writing a Construction Companies Company Business Plan
As a startup entrepreneur, you're learning that small business ownership can be a lonely career path. That's especially true when it comes to writing a business plan � the seminal document that will shape the direction of your new construction companies business.
Fortunately, you don't have to tackle your construction companies company's business plan by yourself. These days, there are tons of great resources and solutions available to support the business plan writing process.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a look at Gaebler's Business Plan Help section for a list of business plan writing resources.
Investigate the Competition
Well in advance of opening a construction companies business in your area, it's a good idea to determine what the competition looks like. Try our link below to find competitors nearby. After clicking on the link, type in your city, state and zip code to get a list of construction companies businesses near you.
How tough is the competition in the market you are considering? If the competition is too tough, you may need to think about starting the business in a different area or even start a completely different business instead.
Studying the Market
As part of your due diligence on opening a construction companies business, you really ought to have a conversation with someone who is in the business. It's very unlikely that the local competition will talk to you. The last thing they want to do is help you to be a better competitor.
Thankfully, an owner of a a construction companies business in a different city can be a great learning resource for you, provided that you won't be directly competing with them. Indeed, many experienced entrepreneurs enjoy offering advice to startup entrepreneurs. It can take a while to find an entrepreneur who is willing to talk, but it's well worth the effort.
Want the scoop on finding somebody who runs a construction companies business that lives outside of your area?
We can help. Follow the link below, try a few city/state combos or zipcodes, and then start calling!
Pros & Cons of Buying a Construction Companies Business
An acquisition can be a great way to enter construction companies business ownership. But it's important to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of buying a business before you decide on either an acquisition or startup approach.
BENEFITS: Acquired construction companies businesses should be profitable right out of the gate; they should also be capable of demonstrating a loyal customer base, brand identity and operational efficiencies.
CONs: On the downside, construction companies business acquisitions can be difficult to adapt to your unique business philosophy so it's important to make sure the business is capable of achieving your ownership goals before you initiate the buying process.
Don't Forget About Franchising As an Option
Time and time again, we see inexperienced entrepreneurs stumble during the first few months of construction companies business ownership. Why? Primarily because the dream of small business ownership doesn't always factor in the challenges involved with getting a new company off the ground.
If this is your first foray into the world of business ownership, franchising may be the way to go. Today's franchises make it easy for young business owners to start their companies on solid footing and include a broad range of opportunities that can be found in our construction franchising directory (see link below).
Entrepreneur Interviews
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- Interview with Ann McGuire, Founder of Ann McGuire & Associates
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