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Starting a Business in Roxbury, Massachusetts
Thinking about starting a business in Roxbury, Massachusetts? This step-by-step guide walks you through the major decisions you should consider before opening a new business in Roxbury.
Have You Considered Franchising?
As you drive around Roxbury, you'll notice that many local entrepreneurs have gone the franchising route. Is franchising maybe a better way for you to start your business?
We highly recommend you consider franchising as an option. This site has dozens of articles on franchising, such as How to Franchise a Business. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.
To learn about specific franchise opportunities, check out our Franchise Directory.
Sample franchise opportunities include Subway Franchises and Starbucks Franchises. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Accounting Franchises and Moving Franchises.
Note on Roxbury Franchise Opportunities: You will need to contact franchisors directly to see if their franchises are available in Roxbury.
Choosing a Business Name
A big decision when starting a company is choosing a company name. Believe it or not, choosing a good company name can be a big contributor to your business success.
We strongly advocate that you make sure the ".com" domain name is available for your company name. Every business needs a strong Web presence these days, and having a non ".com" domain means somebody else may outrank you in the search results for your own company name.
Numerous company naming issues are discussed in more detail in this article: Branding Advice.
As a final piece of advice, remember that because you are opening a business in Roxbury, it's very important that you make sure your company name has not already been claimed by another Massachusetts business.
Company Formation in Roxbury, Massachusetts
It's very important that your business is formed as a legal entity that is separate from its owners. Doing so will separate you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.
When forming a company, you will pick from many company types, such as a corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership or other structure.
Incorporation is a very popular way to form a business. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. Just because you are starting a business in Massachusetts, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in Massachusetts. In fact, you can incorporate in the state of your choosing. For example, it's very popular to incorporate in Delaware, and incorporating in Nevada has become very trendy as well. Don't forget, though, that you will have to register as a foreign entity in all states that you do business in.
There's a lot to know about forming a company. We recommend you read some of the educational articles about company formation that are availabe on our site, such as Avoiding Personal Liability in Business. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Roxbury, Massachusetts, our web page covering Incorporating in Massachusetts may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Massachusetts.
How to Sell
Being able to sell is critical to your business success. Whether you are focused on selling local customers in Roxbury or are selling to customers throughout Massachusetts, the United States or even the world, you have to be able to sell.
Why should customers buy from you instead of buying from competitors? The good news is we can help you to make selling a big competitve advantage for your new firm.
Hiring Good Sales People is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.
Increase Your Entrepreneurial Knowledge
The best business owners know that what they know now may not be enough to ensure their future success.
With your business being located in Roxbury, Massachusetts, you should check out some of the many programs available at nearby Massachusetts universities, colleges and community colleges. You should also check if there are any networking organizations for Roxbury entrepreneurs.
Never Give Up
You have a dream -- starting a business in Roxbury. To achieve your dream, you have to persevere, even when the odds are against you.
Owning your own business will be a daunting task, but you can do it.
This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Roxbury and elsewhere to achieve real success. 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 Roxbury, Massachusetts
Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Roxbury.
- Resources for Roxbury, Massachusetts Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Roxbury entrepreneurs.
- Massachusetts Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Small Business Development Center - The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network provides one-to-one free comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis.
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