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Opening a Business in Westbrook, Maine
Contemplating starting a business in Westbrook, Maine? We walk you through the process of opening a business in Westbrook.
Which Business to Choose?
Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. We recommend that you read Business Ideas That Don't Make Sense.
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 a Fireproofing & Firestopping Materials & Supplies Business guide or our How to Start a Water Mains & Waterworks Business guide.
Always keep in mind that your new business will be in Westbrook. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Westbrook. Don't forget to review Westbrook demographics to see if there's a market for what you want to sell.
Westbrook, Maine Demographic Information
Westbrook has an active business community that includes small businesses, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.
To give you a better feel for Westbrook demographics for small businesses, we have tabulated the small business sizes, based on number of employees, for business in Westbrook.
Businesses
As a new Westbrook entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Westbrook 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
Should You Franchise?
Browse the Yellow Pages for Westbrook and it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. But is franchising the right option for you?
Our recommendation is that you consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Benefits of Owning A 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 Days Inn Worldwide Inc. and Eclipse Hotels. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Home Repair Franchises and Miscellaneous Franchises.
Note on Westbrook Franchise Opportunities: You will need to contact franchisors directly to see if their franchises are available in Westbrook.
Have You Considered Buying an Existing Westbrook Business?
If you have some capital to play with, you may want to Buy a Business in Maine. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Westbrook.
If you are serious about buying a business, you may want to read this article: Hold Harmless Agreements When Buying Businesses.
Getting Money to Start a Business
Obtaining startup financing for your Westbrook business is a difficult chore. Bootstrapping, which means growing the business without outside funding, is the best alternative, but that's not a viable option for many startup plans.
Fortunately, this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled Business Credit Evaluation.
For Westbrook entrepreneurs who want to raise money for a new venture, check out our List of Maine Angel Investors and our List of Maine Venture Capital Firms.
Letting the World Know You Exist
To grow your Westbrook business, you'll need to have a good marketing plan.
You can learn a ton about marketing on our site. Exhibiting at Tradeshows is an article that will stimulate a few thoughts on your marketing plan. There are many more articles on marketing on our site. Visit our Small Business Marketing resource section to see them all.
Never Give Up
As an entrepreneur in Westbrook, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.
From this point on, you control your own destiny.
This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Westbrook 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 Westbrook, Maine
Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Westbrook.
- Resources for Westbrook, Maine Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Westbrook entrepreneurs.
- Maine Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Maine.
- Maine Small Business Development Center - Maine Small Business Development Centers and its technology-focused group, the Maine Small Business & Technology Development Centers, provide comprehensive business management assistance, training, resource and information services to Maine's entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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