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Opening a Business in Bonita, California

Contemplating starting a business in Bonita, California? We walk you through the process of opening a business in Bonita.

Bonita, California Demographic Information

Bonita has an active business community that includes small businesses, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.

To give you a better feel for Bonita demographics for small businesses, we have tabulated the small business sizes, based on number of employees, for business in Bonita.

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
1452
5-9 Employees
402
10-19 Employees
234
20-49 Employees
138
50-99 Employees
42
100-249 Employees
12
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Bonita Businesses
2280

As a new Bonita entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Bonita for each business category. By looking at this chart, you can get a general sense for how much competition there is in the business niche that you are pursuing.

Business Type
# of
Businesses
Art Dealers
1
Beauty Salons
3
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
2
Building Inspection Services
1
Business Associations
2
Car Washes
1
Caterers
2
Child Day Care Services
5
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Computer Systems Design Services
3
Consumer Lending
1
Convenience Stores
1
Credit Unions
1
Custom Computer Programming Services
4
Display Advertising
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
1
Electrical Contractors
5
Engineering Services
4
Environmental Consulting Services
1
Exam Preparation and Tutoring
2
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
2
Fine Arts Schools
1
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Flooring Contractors
3
Florists
2
Full-Service Restaurants
13
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
General Freight Trucking, Local
2
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
2
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
2
Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
1
Home Health Care Services
2
Homes for the Elderly
3
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
11
Investigation Services
2
Investment Advice
2
Janitorial Services
2
Land Subdivision
1
Landscaping Services
4
Language Schools
2
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
2
Mail-Order Houses
2
Marketing Consulting Services
3
Miscellaneous Intermediation
1
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
3
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Museums
1
Nail Salons
1
Office Administrative Services
2
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
6
Offices of Chiropractors
4
Offices of Dentists
12
Offices of Lawyers
6
Offices of Optometrists
2
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
3
Photography Studios, Portrait
1
Private Mail Centers
1
Real Estate Credit
3
Residential Property Managers
4
Residential Remodelers
7
Retail Bakeries
2
Roofing Contractors
4
Securities Brokerage
3
Security Guards and Patrol Services
2
Shellfish Fishing
1
Shoe Stores
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
4
Sporting Goods Stores
2
Telemarketing Bureaus
1
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Translation and Interpretation Services
1
Travel Agencies
1
Veterinary Services
2
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1

Is Franchising a Better Option?

As you drive around Bonita, you'll notice that many local entrepreneurs have gone the franchising route. Evidently, there must be some significant advantages to purchasing a franchise.

Our recommendation is that you consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Franchise Tradeshows. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.

To learn about specific franchise opportunities, check out our Franchise Directory.

Representative franchise opportunities include SaveItNow! Franchising Systems LLC and Great American Cookie Inc.. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Dry Cleaning & Laundry Franchises and Kid Friendly Franchises.

Note on Bonita Franchise Opportunities: To find out if a franchise you are interested in is available in Bonita, you will need to get in direct contact with the franchisor.

Have You Considered Buying an Existing Bonita Business?

An excellent way to get started in business is to Buy a Business in California. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Bonita.

Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: Buying a Business.

Forming a Company in Bonita, California

A critical step is ensuring that your business is formed as a legal entity that is separate from its owners. Among other things, forming a legal entity for the business limits your liabilities.

The entity you form can be a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.

Incorporation is a very popular way to form a business. A key decision is whether to form and S-Corp or a C-Corp, and you also must decide in which state you will incorporate. If you are starting a business in California, it doesn't mean you are required to incorporate in California. In fact, you can incorporate wherever you want. However, if you do incorporate in another state, you'll have to register as a foreign corporation in your home state.

There are many nuances to forming a company. To learn the fundamentals of company formation, browse articles on our site, such as Piercing the Corporate Veil. You should also consider getting professional assistance from your business lawyer. Finally, if you are starting a business in Bonita, California, our information on Incorporating in California may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in California.

Don't Forget to Create a Business Plan

A business plan is critical in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Indeed, a business plan describes what you plan to do with the business and how you plan to do it. Not having a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

To learn more about business plans, read Business Plan Outsourcing. You can also get face-to-face free consulting available from your local SCORE chapter in California.

Startup Financing Basics

Finding the funds to fuel the growth of your Bonita business requires strong organization skills and perseverance. The reality is that there is very little funding available for new small businesses, and you have to explore every possible alternative.

The good news is this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled Borrowing Money from Friends and Family.

For Bonita entrepreneurs who want to raise money for a new venture, you'll want to take a look at our List of California Angel Investors and our List of California Venture Capital Firms.

Now It's Up To You

You have a dream -- starting a business in Bonita. To achieve your dream, you have to persevere, even when the odds are against you.

Owning your own business will be a daunting task, but you can do it.

We are here to help Bonita businesses to be successful. We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Bonita entrepreneur who is just getting started or you are already up and running with your new venture.

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