Columbia, Illinois Resources for Entrepreneurs

Good news for Illinois entrepreneurs! We've assembled a list of entrepreneurial resources for small businesses in your area. If we are missing a good Columbia resource, please let us know.

Illinois Entrepreneurial Resources

This is Step One. If you haven't already done so, browse our list of Illinois entrepreneurial resources. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Columbia entrepreneurs . . . and any entrepreneurs in Illinois for that matter.

We've got information on venture capital groups in Illinois, Illinois angel investors, instructions on how to incorporate in Illinois and much more.

Use the link below to access our Illinois entrepreneurial resources:

• Help for Illinois Entrepreneurs

Useful Information on Columbia, Illinois

Did you know that approximately 7,000 people live in Columbia? That's the count according to recent census data.

Columbia, Illinois Newspaper Advertising

Want to advertise a Columbia, IL business? If you are already doing business in Columbia, 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 Columbia, Illinois.

• Columbia, Illinois - Newspaper Ad Rates

Starting a Business in Columbia, Illinois

If you are a new entrepreneur, just getting into business for the first time, we've isolated some key steps for starting a business in Columbia, IL.

• Starting a Company in Columbia, IL

Business Demographics for Columbia, Illinois

Columbia has more than 300 companies located within its borders. The largest business types are:

Business Type	# of Businesses
Religious Organizations	12
Commercial Banking	11
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)	11
Limited-Service Restaurants	9
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers	9
Beauty Salons	7
Full-Service Restaurants	7
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages	7
Offices of Dentists	7
Offices of Lawyers	7
Engineering Services	6
Offices of Certified Public Accountants	6
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)	6
Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance	5
Electrical Contractors	5
Pharmacies and Drug Stores	5
Residential Remodelers	5
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	4
Civic and Social Organizations	4
Child Day Care Services	4
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers	4
General Automotive Repair	4
Landscaping Services	4
Office Administrative Services	4
Offices of Chiropractors	4

 

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General Entrepreneurial Resources

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