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Opening a Business in Columbus, Texas
Contemplating starting a business in Columbus, Texas? We walk you through the process of opening a business in Columbus.
Which Business to Choose?
Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. To help you decide on a business type, we encourage you to read How to Evaluate a Business Idea.
If you still are not sure what type of business to start, peruse the Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Opening a Jukebox Service guide or our Opening a Secretarial School guide.
Always keep in mind that starting a business in Columbus has some implications. Some businesses will do better in Columbus than others. Make sure you fully understand Columbus demographics before you lock in on your business idea.
Columbus, Texas Demographic Information
Columbus has an active business community that includes small businesses, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.
To give you a better feel for Columbus demographics for small businesses, we have tabulated the small business sizes, based on number of employees, for business in Columbus.
Businesses
As a new Columbus entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Columbus for each business category. By looking at this chart, you can get a general sense for how much competition there is in the business niche that you are pursuing.
Businesses
Should You Franchise?
As you drive around Columbus, it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. So, it probably makes sense for you to consider franchising too.
Our advice is to consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Franchising My Business. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.
You can find franchise opportunities by browsing our Franchise Opportunities Directory.
Sample franchise opportunities include Bug Realty USA Inc. and Home Blinds. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Dry Cleaning & Laundry Franchises and Kid Friendly Franchises.
Note on Columbus Franchise Opportunities: To find out if a franchise you are interested in is available in Columbus, you will need to get in direct contact with the franchisor.
Should You Buy an Existing Columbus Business?
If you have some capital to play with, you may want to Buy a Business in Texas. Follow that link and you might discover several good businesses for sale in Columbus.
Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: Buying a Business.
Getting Money to Start a Business
Raising money to fund your new Columbus business requires strong organization skills and perseverance. The reality is that there is very little funding available for new small businesses, and you have to explore every possible alternative.
Take advantage of our many articles on securing funding, such as Realistic Debt Financing Options.
For Columbus entrepreneurs who need startup capital, check out our List of Texas Angel Investors and our List of Texas Venture Capital Firms.
Marketing Your New Business
To rise above the crowd in Columbus and grow your business, you need a great marketing plan.
We have some helpful resources on this site for entrepreneurs who are working on marketing plans. Facebook Advertising is an article that will generate a few thoughts on your marketing plan. That's just one of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.
Learning More About Entrepreneurship
The best entrepreneurs recognize that they need to continually improve.
As an entrepreneur who lives in Columbus, Texas, you should check out some of the many programs available at nearby Texas universities, colleges and community colleges. You should also check if there are any networking groups or organizations in which Columbus entrepreneurs get together to network and trade their business experiences.
Moving Forward
As an entrepreneur in Columbus, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.
From this point on, you control your own destiny.
We are here to help Columbus businesses to be successful. We have a wealth of experience in business start-ups, financing, marketing, sales and more...and we've made all of our knowledge available to you.
More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Columbus, Texas
Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Columbus.
- Resources for Columbus, Texas Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Columbus entrepreneurs.
- Texas Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Texas.
- Houston, Texas Small Business Development Center - Serving 32 counties in Southeast Texas through 14 business consulting and training centers, the Small Business Development Center Network contributes to the growth and prosperity of the Texas Gulf Coast communities.
- North Texas Small Business Development Center - The NTSBDC Network promotes small business success by providing management education.
- Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center - The Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center was established with Texas Tech University in 1986. This regional program serves over ninety thousand square miles including ninety-five counties with a population base of approximately 1.8 million people. This region is serviced by six centers located in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland/Odessa, Abilene, Stephenville, and Wichita Falls.
- South-West Texas Border�SBDC Network Texas Small Business Development Center - The South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides consulting and technical assistance to the small business community.
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