Providence, Rhode Island Resources for Entrepreneurs

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Rhode Island Entrepreneurial Resources

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

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

Use the link below to access our Rhode Island entrepreneurial resources:

• Help for Rhode Island Entrepreneurs

Useful Information on Providence, Rhode Island

Did you know that approximately 173,000 people live in Providence? That's the count according to recent census data.

Providence, Rhode Island Newspaper Advertising

Want to advertise a Providence, RI business? If you are already doing business in Providence, 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 Providence, Rhode Island.

• Providence, Rhode Island - Newspaper Ad Rates

Radio Advertising Providence, Rhode Island

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.

• Providence, Rhode Island - Radio Ad Costs

Starting a Business in Providence, Rhode Island

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 Providence, RI.

• Starting a Company in Providence, RI

Business Demographics for Providence, Rhode Island

Providence has more than 5,000 businesses operating within its borders. The most numerous types of business are:

Business Type	# of Businesses
Offices of Lawyers	356
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)	239
Full-Service Restaurants	210
Limited-Service Restaurants	174
Religious Organizations	113
Beauty Salons	96
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	85
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages	74
Offices of Dentists	69
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars	67
Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores	65
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings	60
Offices of Certified Public Accountants	58
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores	54
Commercial Banking	54
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers	49
Residential Remodelers	48
Temporary Help Services	46
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services	44
Child Day Care Services	44
Convenience Stores	44
Costume Jewelry and Novelty Manufacturing	44
Civic and Social Organizations	43
General Automotive Repair	43
Graphic Design Services	43

 

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General Entrepreneurial Resources

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