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Alabama Entrepreneurial Resources
This is Step One. If you haven't already done so, browse our list of Alabama entrepreneurial resources. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Birmingham entrepreneurs . . . and any
entrepreneurs in Alabama for that matter.
We've got information on venture capital groups in Alabama, Alabama angel investors, instructions on how to incorporate in Alabama and much more.
Use the link below to access our Alabama entrepreneurial resources:
Useful Information on Birmingham, Alabama
Did you know that approximately 242,000 people live in Birmingham? That's the count according to recent census data.

Birmingham, Alabama Newspaper Advertising
Want to advertise a Birmingham, AL business? If you are already doing business in Birmingham, it's important to get the word out and attract new customers. Newspaper advertising is a proven way to bring in new business.
Fortunately, we've made it easy to find out how much newspaper advertising costs in Birmingham, Alabama.
Radio Advertising Birmingham, Alabama
The power of radio advertising should never be underestimated.
To make life a little easier for Carrollton business owners, we've assembled a list of radio advertising costs in your area.
Starting a Business in Birmingham, Alabama
If you are a first-time entrepreneur, just getting into business for the first time, we've isolated some key steps for starting a business in Birmingham, AL.
Business Demographics for Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham has more than 15,000 companies located within its borders. The largest
business types are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Offices of Lawyers |
585 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
505 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
476 |
| Religious Organizations |
452 |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
332 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
329 |
| Offices of Dentists |
273 |
| Commercial Banking |
234 |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
217 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers |
195 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
174 |
| New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) |
162 |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants |
160 |
| Child Day Care Services |
155 |
| Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices |
154 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
142 |
| Engineering Services |
139 |
| Beauty Salons |
129 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores |
117 |
| Women's Clothing Stores |
116 |
| Landscaping Services |
111 |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
105 |
| Janitorial Services |
104 |
| Pharmacies and Drug Stores |
104 |
| General Automotive Repair |
103 |
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