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Open a Business in Hemphill, Texas

Need help starting a business in Hemphill, Texas? We've got the information you need to open a business in Hemphill.

Is Becoming an Entrepreneur Right for You?

Most new companies fail, in part because the founder did not have the perseverance and abilities that are necessary to succeed. So, before you open a business, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

While entrepreneurship has become a popular career choice, we recommend you do the following before you take the plunge:

  • Speak with other entrepreneurs in Hemphill. Get their take on what it's really like to be an entrepreneur.
  • You should read Starting a Company. It's a good read for those who are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur.
  • Talk it over with a close friend or partner. That's the best way to get a truly objective assessment as to whether others think you have what it takes.

What Business Are You Starting?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. You might get some good ideas about what kind of business to start by reading Business Ideas That Don't Make Sense.

For in-depth how-to guides on how to start specific businesses, browse our Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Opening a Seafood Restaurant guide or our How to Start a Vinyl Flooring Retail Business guide.

Always keep in mind that Hemphill is the place where you are starting a business. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Hemphill. Only by spending some time analyzing Hemphill demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.

Hemphill, Texas Demographic Information

Hemphill has an active business community that includes small businesses, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.

To give you a better feel for Hemphill demographics for small businesses, we have tabulated the small business sizes, based on number of employees, for business in Hemphill.

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
195
5-9 Employees
48
10-19 Employees
33
20-49 Employees
12
50-99 Employees
9
100-249 Employees
0
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Hemphill Businesses
297

As a new Hemphill entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Hemphill 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.

Business Type
# of
Businesses
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
1
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
1
Boat Dealers
1
Child Day Care Services
1
Community Food Services
1
Convenience Stores
1
Electrical Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Florists
2
Freight Transportation Arrangement
1
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Furniture Stores
2
General Automotive Repair
2
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
Heating Oil Dealers
1
Home Health Care Services
1
Home Health Equipment Rental
1
Libraries and Archives
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
1
Logging
1
Museums
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
2
Offices of Chiropractors
1
Offices of Lawyers
2
Offices of Optometrists
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Recreational Vehicle Dealers
1
Sawmills
1
Securities Brokerage
1
Tire Dealers
1
Vending Machine Operators
1
Veterinary Services
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
3

What About Franchising Opportunities?

Visit the business district of Hemphill and it becomes clear that purchasing a franchise is a common way to get started as an entrepreneur. Is there a franchise opportunity out there that makes sense for you?

Our advice is to look into purchasing a franchise. We have many articles on franchises, such as Protecting Your Franchise Territory. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.

To learn about specific franchise opportunities, check out our Franchise Directory.

Sample franchise opportunities include Cleannet USA and Color Me Mine Enterprises. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Seafood Restaurant Franchises and Baby Franchises.

Note on Hemphill Franchise Opportunities: To find out if a franchise you are interested in is available in Hemphill, you will need to get in direct contact with the franchisor.

Forming a Company in Hemphill, Texas

It's essential that you are forming a legal entity that operates independently from you. The principal advantage of forming your new business as a legal entity is that it separates your business liabilities from your personal liabilities.

The entity you form can be a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.

Incorporating is a very common way to legally create a business entity. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. If you are starting a business in Texas, it doesn't mean you are required to incorporate in Texas. In fact, you can incorporate in the state of your choosing. However, if you do incorporate in another state, you'll have to register as a foreign corporation in your home state.

There are many nuances to forming a company. To learn the fundamentals of company formation, browse articles on our site, such as Piercing the Corporate Veil. You should also consider getting professional assistance from your business lawyer. Finally, if you are starting a business in Hemphill, Texas, our information on Incorporating in Texas may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Texas.

Learning More About Entrepreneurship

The best business owners recognize that they don't know everything.

With your business being located in Hemphill, Texas, you will want to take advantage of the learning programs at local Texas educational institutions. It's also beneficial to see if there are any networking groups or organizations in which Hemphill entrepreneurs get together to network and trade their business experiences.

Moving Forward

Most new Hemphill businesses underestimate the number of challenges they will face.

If you choose the right business and love what you do, you will greatly increase your odds of success.

We are here to help Hemphill businesses to be successful. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Hemphill, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

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