Check Out the Competition

Prior to launching a housing and economic development business in your area, it's a good idea to find out how many competitors you have. Use the link below to generate a list of competitors in your area. After following the link, enter your city, state and zip code to get a list of housing and economic development businesses in your area.

• Get a List of Nearby Housing & Economic Development Businesses

If there's too much competition, it may be wise to consider starting the business in a less competitive marketplace.

Finding a Non-Competitive Business Mentor

If you are interested in starting a housing and economic development business, it's a smart move to learn from folks who are already in business. If you think owners of nearby housing and economic development businesses will give you advice, think again. The last thing they want to do is help you to be a better competitor.

Thankfully, an owner of a a housing and economic development business in a different city may be willing to share their entrepreneurial wisdom with you, given that you don't compete with them in their area. In fact, they are often very willing to share startup advice with you. It can take a while to find an entrepreneur who is willing to talk, but it's well worth the effort.

How do you go about finding somebody who runs a housing and economic development business on the other side of the country to talk to?

Here's how we would do it. Try the useful link below and key in a random city/state or zipcode.

• Get In Touch With Housing & Economic Development Business Owners

Don't Forget About Franchising As an Option

A franchise gives you an edge by giving you access to a proven system developed by the franchisor.

Before you consider starting a housing and economic development business, you would be wise to investigate whether buying a franchise could increase your chances of success.

The link below gives you access to our franchise directory so you can see if there's a franchise opportunity for you. You might even find something that points you in a completely different direction.

• How to Find a Good Franchising Opportunity