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Opening a Business in Romeo, Michigan

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

Romeo, Michigan Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
1080
5-9 Employees
420
10-19 Employees
258
20-49 Employees
114
50-99 Employees
54
100-249 Employees
60
250-499 Employees
12
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
6
All Romeo Businesses
2004

As a new Romeo entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Romeo 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
Adhesive Manufacturing
3
Advertising Agencies
1
Appliance Repair and Maintenance
1
Architectural Services
1
Beauty Salons
5
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
2
Caterers
1
Civic and Social Organizations
1
Commercial Photography
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Credit Unions
1
Custom Computer Programming Services
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
2
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
1
Electrical Contractors
6
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Engineering Services
5
Fine Arts Schools
1
Finish Carpentry Contractors
4
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Florists
2
Full-Service Restaurants
2
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
General Automotive Repair
4
General Freight Trucking, Local
4
General Rental Centers
1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
2
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
3
Home Health Care Services
2
Industrial Building Construction
1
Industrial Mold Manufacturing
8
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
5
Interior Design Services
1
Internet Service Providers
1
Iron and Steel Forging
1
Janitorial Services
1
Junior Colleges
1
Land Subdivision
1
Landscaping Services
12
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
3
Limited-Service Restaurants
4
Marketing Consulting Services
2
Masonry Contractors
5
Meat Markets
1
Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
2
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Natural Gas Distribution
1
New Car Dealers
1
Newspaper Publishers
2
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Chiropractors
3
Offices of Dentists
6
Offices of Lawyers
2
Offices of Optometrists
1
Packaging and Labeling Services
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
3
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Photography Studios, Portrait
1
Portfolio Management
1
Professional Employer Organizations
3
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
1
Residential Remodelers
3
Retail Bakeries
1
Roofing Contractors
1
Securities Brokerage
2
Shoe Stores
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Software Publishers
1
Sporting Goods Stores
1
Sports and Recreation Instruction
3
Television Broadcasting
1
Tire Dealers
1
Used Household and Office Goods Moving
1
Used Merchandise Stores
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
2
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
2
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
2
Women's Clothing Stores
1

Should You Franchise?

As you drive around Romeo, you'll conclude that many business owners have opted to buy a franchise, rather than starting a business on their own. Would going with a franchise be a good idea for you?

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as How to Franchise. 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 Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Assisting Hands. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Senior Care Franchises and Meal Preparation Franchises.

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

Naming the Company

A good company name can give a big boost to a new startup. It might seem like an easy thing to do, but there are many things to consider when naming a business.

Pick a company name that isn't too generic. If you do a search engine search for your proposed name and a billion results come up, you may want to reconsider the name. It's much easier to come up in the search engines when your name is fairly unique.

For other considerations regarding naming a company, we recommend this article: Naming a Business.

There's one other important factor when naming a business. Since you are opening a business in Romeo, it's very important that you make sure no other Michigan company is using the business name you want to use.

Getting Money to Start a Business

Getting your Romeo business the capital it needs to succeed is a difficult chore. In fact, financing your new business may be the hardest challenge you ever face.

Fortunately, this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled Attracting Investors.

For Romeo entrepreneurs on the hunt for startup funding, check out our List of Michigan Angel Investors and our List of Michigan Venture Capital Firms.

Marketing Your New Venture

To rise above the crowd in Romeo and build your business, you'll need to have a good marketing plan.

You can learn all about marketing on our site. Getting Publicity is a good read to get your marketing juices flowing. That's just a sampling of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.

Improving Your Entrepreneurial Skillset

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

As an entrepreneur who lives in Romeo, Michigan, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby Michigan universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also beneficial to see if there are any Romeo networking organizations.

Now It's Up To You

You have a dream -- starting a business in Romeo. 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.

Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Romeo and throughout the United States . 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 Romeo, Michigan

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

  • Resources for Romeo, Michigan Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Romeo entrepreneurs.
  • Michigan Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Michigan.
  • Michigan Small Business Development Center - This organization supports 12 regional offices and over 30 satellite offices, each providing counseling and training to Michigan small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the 83 counties in Michigan. Services to entrepreneurs are offered through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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