Investigate the Competition

Well in advance of opening an advertising agency in your area, it's essential to see how strong the competition is. Use the link below to find competitors in your city. After clicking on the link, type in your city, state and zip code to get a list of advertising agencies near you.

• Locate Advertising Agencies Near You

It's important to be aware of what the competition is doing. Take the time to visit the competition to properly assess their strengths and weaknesses.

A Good Source of Advice

If you are seriously contemplating launching an advertising agency, it's a smart move to talk to somebody who is already in the business. If you think owners of nearby advertising agencies will give you advice, think again. The last thing they want to do is help you to be a better competitor.

However, a fellow entrepreneur who has started an advertising agency outside of your community can be a great learning resource for you, once they realize that you are not going to directly compete with them in their community. In fact, they are often very willing to share startup advice with you. If you are persistent, you can find a business mentor who is willing to help you out.

How would you find an advertising agency entrepreneur on the other side of the country to talk to?

It's easy. Here's a link you can use to find a mentor outside of your area.

• Search for Advertising Agency Owners

Don't Forget About Franchising As an Option

If you prefer to partner with others to launch your new business, you ought to think about becoming a franchisee.

If your goal is to start an advertising agency, you should assess whether there are good franchise opportunities available that might make it easy to get started.

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.

• Franchising Information