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Opening a Business in Yukon, Oklahoma
Contemplating starting a business in Yukon, Oklahoma? We walk you through the process of opening a business in Yukon.
Yukon, Oklahoma Demographic Information
Yukon has an active business community that includes small businesses, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.
To give you a better feel for Yukon demographics for small businesses, we have tabulated the small business sizes, based on number of employees, for business in Yukon.
Businesses
As a new Yukon entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Yukon 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?
As you drive around Yukon, it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. But is franchising the right option for you?
Most business experts recommend that you consider franchising as an option. To help you learn more about franchising, we've gathered a ton of articles on franchising, including Franchise Due Diligence. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.
You can review hundreds of franchise opportunities by browing our Franchise Directory.
Sample franchise opportunities include The Athlete's Foot and Handyman Network. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Senior Care Franchises and Child Entertainment Franchises.
Note on Yukon Franchise Opportunities: You will need to contact franchisors directly to see if their franchises are available in Yukon.
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.
Company names need to be easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and easy to remember.
For other considerations regarding naming a company, we recommend this article: Branding Advice.
As a final piece of advice, remember that because you are starting a business in Yukon, it's critical that you ensure that your company name has not already been claimed by another Oklahoma business.
Do You Need a Business Plan?
A business plan is essential in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Simply put, your business plan is your game plan for how you hope to grow your business. Failure to write a business plan is a recipe for disaster.
To learn more about business plans, read Expert Advice on Business Plans. You should also take advantage of free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Oklahoma.
Raising Money for Your New Venture
Raising money to fund your new Yukon business 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 Bank Credit Lines.
For Yukon entrepreneurs in need of startup financing, check out our List of Oklahoma Angel Investors and our List of Oklahoma Venture Capital Firms.
The Art of Selling
Do you know how to sell? In order to attract customers to your new Yukon business, you need to focus on sales.
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.
How to Build and Motivate a Sales Team is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.
Next Steps
As an entrepreneur in Yukon, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.
From this point on, you control your own destiny.
We are here to help Yukon businesses to be successful. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Yukon, neighborhood development and overall economic health.
More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Yukon, Oklahoma
Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Yukon.
- Resources for Yukon, Oklahoma Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Yukon entrepreneurs.
- Oklahoma Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma Small Business Development Center - Whether you are in business or thinking about it, the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center staff can assist you. Their goal is to help Oklahoma entrepreneurs like you be more successful.
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