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Massachusetts Entrepreneurial Resources
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Useful Information on Gloucester, Massachusetts
Did you know that approximately 30,000 people live in Gloucester? That's the count according to recent census data.
Gloucester, Massachusetts Newspaper Advertising
Want to advertise a Gloucester, MA business? If you are already doing business in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Starting a Business in Gloucester, Massachusetts
If you are a newbie entrepreneur, just starting a business for the first time, we've isolated some key steps for starting a business in Gloucester, MA.
Business Demographics for Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester has more than 900 companies located within its borders. The largest
business types are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
44 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
30 |
| Offices of Lawyers |
27 |
| Finfish Fishing |
25 |
| Shellfish Fishing |
20 |
| Religious Organizations |
19 |
| Electrical Contractors |
18 |
| New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) |
17 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
17 |
| Beauty Salons |
16 |
| Child Day Care Services |
15 |
| Residential Remodelers |
15 |
| Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars |
14 |
| Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers |
13 |
| Landscaping Services |
13 |
| Offices of Dentists |
13 |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels |
12 |
| Civic and Social Organizations |
11 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
11 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
10 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) |
10 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
10 |
| Convenience Stores |
9 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores |
9 |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores |
8 |
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