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Starting a Business in Warsaw, Kentucky

Thinking about starting a business in Warsaw, Kentucky? This step-by-step guide walks you through the major decisions you should consider before opening a new business in Warsaw.

Are You Ready for Life as an Owner?

Running your own business is demanding, much harder than working as an employee. Are you certain you have the stamina and skills to succeed on your own?

Because entrepreneurship is not for everyone, we recommend you do the following to help you assess whether you should move forward with starting a business:

  • Talk to other entrepreneurs in Warsaw. Listen closely to their experiences and see if you think you too can be successful.
  • We recommend reading Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs. For aspiring new entrepreneurs, it's a must read article.
  • Seek the advice of somebody who knows you well. Ask them directly: Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Listen carefully to their answer, as they presumably know your strengths and weaknesses.

What Business Are You Starting?

An important decision is what kind of business you want to start. If you are struggling with what type of business to start, read Finding Your Niche in Life.

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 How to Start an Emergency Disaster Planning Business guide or our How to Start a Probation Services Business guide.

Always keep in mind that starting a business in Warsaw has some implications. Some businesses will do better in Warsaw than others. Only by spending some time analyzing Warsaw demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.

Warsaw, Kentucky Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
816
5-9 Employees
480
10-19 Employees
264
20-49 Employees
72
50-99 Employees
24
100-249 Employees
24
250-499 Employees
24
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Warsaw Businesses
1704

As a new Warsaw entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Warsaw 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
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
2
Community Food Services
1
Florists
1
Full-Service Restaurants
4
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Hardware Stores
1
Home Health Care Services
1
Janitorial Services
1
Landscaping Services
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
2
Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
1
Marinas
1
Meat Markets
1
Meat Processed from Carcasses
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Dentists
1
Offices of Lawyers
3
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Siding Contractors
1
Site Preparation Contractors
2
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
1
Veterinary Services
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
2
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
1

Should You Buy an Existing Warsaw Business?

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

For anybody who wants to buy a business, we recommend reading this useful article: Buying a Business.

Naming the Business

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.

Before you decide on a company name, run it by some prospective customers and see what they think. If they don't like it, it's probably a good idea to go back to the drawing board.

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

On a final note, given that you are planning on starting a business in Warsaw, it's critical that you ensure that your company name has not already been claimed by another Kentucky business.

Make Sure You Have a Business Plan

A business plan is essential to the health of your new business. In effect, a business plan is a written description of the future you envision for your business. Failure to write a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

If you want more information on writing business plans, we recommend reading The Art of the Executive Summary. You should also take advantage of free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in Kentucky.

Never Give Up

As an entrepreneur in Warsaw, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.

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 Warsaw and throughout the United States . We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Warsaw, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Warsaw, Kentucky

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

  • Resources for Warsaw, Kentucky Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Warsaw entrepreneurs.
  • Kentucky Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Kentucky.
  • Kentucky Small Business Development Center - The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) has been assisting Kentucky small business community for more than 25 years. KSBDC is co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is administered by the University of Kentucky in partnership with regional universities, community and private colleges, and the private sector.

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