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Opening a Business in Springfield, Ohio
Contemplating starting a business in Springfield, Ohio? We walk you through the process of opening a business in Springfield.
Springfield, Ohio Demographic Information
Springfield has an active business community that includes small businesses, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.
To give you a better feel for Springfield demographics for small businesses, we have tabulated the small business sizes, based on number of employees, for business in Springfield.
Businesses
As a new Springfield entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Springfield 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
Have You Considered Franchising?
Visit the business district of Springfield and you may be surprised to see how many franchises there are in the area. Is franchising maybe a better way for you to start your business?
We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to consider franchising as an option. On our site, you can read many articles about franchising, such as Buying an Existing Franchise. 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.
Representative franchise opportunities include Showcolate Fondue Express and Jazzercise. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Carpet Care Franchises and Deli Restaurant Franchises.
Note on Springfield Franchise Opportunities: To find out if a franchise you are interested in is available in Springfield, you will need to get in direct contact with the franchisor.
Have You Considered Buying an Existing Springfield Business?
We've created a handy website page for those who want to Buy a Business in Ohio. Follow that link and you might discover several good businesses for sale in Springfield.
Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: Buying a Business.
Don't Forget to Create a Business Plan
Having a business plan is vital in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Indeed, a business plan is a written description of the future you envision for your business. Not having a business plan makes you more prone to becoming a business failure statistic.
To learn more about business plans, read Find Sample Business Plans Online. A great resource for business planning assistance is the free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Ohio.
Marketing Your New Business
To rise above the crowd in Springfield and advance your business, you'll need to have a good marketing plan.
There are myriad resources on this site to help you with your marketing plan. When to Get a Toll Free Number discusses marketing strategy and tactical marketing in a way that should get you thinking about how to creatively promote your business. That's just one of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.
Bring in Revenues
Mastering the art of selling is priority one if you want your new Springfield business to do well.
Why should customers buy from you instead of buying from competitors? Let us help you refine your selling techniques through our many useful sales advice tips.
Why Salespeople Fail is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.
Next Steps
Most new Springfield 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.
Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Springfield and throughout the United States . We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Springfield entrepreneur who is just getting started or you are already up and running with your new venture.
More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Springfield, Ohio
Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Springfield.
- Resources for Springfield, Ohio Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Springfield entrepreneurs.
- Ohio Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Ohio.
- Ohio Small Business Development Center - Whether you're starting your business, expanding your business, or just looking to stay in business, the Small Business Development Centers of Ohio (SBDCs of Ohio) can help with professional guidance by connecting you with research, financing sources, and training opportunities.
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