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Opening a Business in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Contemplating starting a business in Pawhuska, Oklahoma? We walk you through the process of opening a business in Pawhuska.

Pawhuska, Oklahoma Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
291
5-9 Employees
57
10-19 Employees
45
20-49 Employees
36
50-99 Employees
6
100-249 Employees
0
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Pawhuska Businesses
435

As a new Pawhuska entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Pawhuska 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
2
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns
1
Boat Dealers
1
Business Associations
1
Casinos (except Casino Hotels)
1
Child and Youth Services
1
Child Day Care Services
1
Civic and Social Organizations
1
Commercial Bakeries
1
Copper Foundries (except Die-Casting)
1
Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
2
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
1
Finish Carpentry Contractors
2
Florists
1
Framing Contractors
1
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
General Freight Trucking, Local
1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
2
Historical Sites
1
Home Centers
1
Home Health Care Services
1
Household Appliance Stores
1
Land Subdivision
2
Limited-Service Restaurants
3
Logging
1
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Nursing Care Facilities
2
Office Administrative Services
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Dentists
3
Offices of Lawyers
10
Petroleum Refineries
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Portfolio Management
1
Residential Remodelers
1
Savings Institutions
1
Tax Preparation Services
1
Testing Laboratories
1
Tire Dealers
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Tobacco Stores
1
Used Car Dealers
1
Veterinary Services
2
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1
Women's Clothing Stores
2

Is Franchising a Better Option?

Browse the Yellow Pages for Pawhuska and you'll notice that many local entrepreneurs have gone the franchising route. But is franchising the right option for you?

We highly recommend you consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Buying a Franchise. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.

A comprehensive list of franchisors is available via our List of Franchise Opportunities.

Sample franchise opportunities include Pretzelmaker Inc. and Fast-teks. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Seafood Restaurant Franchises and Baby Franchises.

Note on Pawhuska Franchise Opportunities: You will need to contact franchisors directly to see if their franchises are available in Pawhuska.

Is Buying an Existing Pawhuska Business a Good Strategy?

We've created a helpful website page for those who want to Buy a Business in Oklahoma. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Pawhuska.

Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: How to Buy a Business.

Don't Forget to Create a Business Plan

Writing a business plan is critical in maximizing the prospects of your new company. In effect, a business plan describes what you plan to do with the business and how you plan to do it. Not having a business plan will greatly reduce your chances of business success.

To learn more about business plans, read Business Plan Contests. You can also get free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Oklahoma.

Startup Financing Basics

Getting your Pawhuska business the capital it needs to succeed is not an easy task. To obtain business financing, you will need to hear a lot of rejections before you finally find a funding solution that works for you.

Take advantage of our many articles on finding startup capital, such as 504 Loans.

For Pawhuska entrepreneurs who need startup capital, you'll want to take a look at our List of Oklahoma Angel Investors and our List of Oklahoma Venture Capital Firms.

How to Sell

Being able to sell is critical to your business success. Whether you are focused on selling local customers in Pawhuska or are selling to customers throughout Oklahoma, the United States or even the world, you have to be able to sell.

Not knowing how to sell can result in lost customers and minimal market share. The good news is we can help you to make selling a big competitve advantage for your new firm.

Hiring Telemarketing Firms to Generate Sales Leads is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

Now It's Up To You

You have a dream -- starting a business in Pawhuska. To achieve your dream, you have to persevere, even when the odds are against you.

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

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

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Pawhuska.

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