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Open a Business in Chowchilla, California

Need help starting a business in Chowchilla, California? We've got the information you need to open a business in Chowchilla.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Most new companies do not succeed, in part because the entrepreneur did not have the perseverance and abilities that are necessary to succeed. So, before you open a business, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

Before you move forward with starting a business, be sure to do these three things:

  • Grab a meal or cofee with other entrepreneurs in Chowchilla. Get their candid feedback on what it takes to start a successful business.
  • Take a look at The Entrepreneurial Personality. It's a short article but it's a good reality check for those are about to jump into the world of entrepreneurship.
  • Reach out to a trusted acquaintance. A support network of family and friends can be a great sounding board for good advice before you decide for sure to go into business.

Choosing the Right Company to Start

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. If you are struggling with what type of business to start, read Evaluating Your Idea.

For in-depth how-to guides on how to start specific businesses, browse our Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Starting a Putting Greens Business guide or our Opening a Steeple & Spire Construction Business guide.

Always keep in mind that you are opening your new business in Chowchilla. Some businesses will do better in Chowchilla than others. Only by spending some time analyzing Chowchilla demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.

Chowchilla, California Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
248
5-9 Employees
111
10-19 Employees
75
20-49 Employees
39
50-99 Employees
21
100-249 Employees
6
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Chowchilla Businesses
500

As a new Chowchilla entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Chowchilla 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
Automobile Driving Schools
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
1
Beauty Salons
1
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
3
Boat Dealers
1
Business Associations
1
Child Day Care Services
1
Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
1
Consumer Lending
1
Document Preparation Services
1
Electrical Contractors
1
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
1
Farm Management Services
1
Florists
1
Food Service Contractors
1
Framing Contractors
1
Full-Service Restaurants
4
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Furniture Stores
1
General Automotive Repair
1
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
Hardware Stores
2
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
6
Janitorial Services
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
10
Machine Shops
2
Masonry Contractors
1
New Car Dealers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Dentists
2
Offices of Lawyers
1
Offices of Optometrists
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
2
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
2
Residential Property Managers
1
Roofing Contractors
1
Savings Institutions
1
Sewage Treatment Facilities
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
1
Solid Waste Landfill
1
Tire Dealers
2
Used Car Dealers
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
2
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1
Women's Clothing Stores
1

Forming a Company in Chowchilla, California

It's very important that your business is formed as a legal entity that is separate from its owners. The biggest advantage of forming your new business as a legal entity is that it separates your business liabilities from your personal liabilities.

The entity you form can be a corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership or other structure.

Incorporating is a very common way to legally create a business entity. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. If you are starting a business in California, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in California. As it turns out, you can incorporate in the state of your choosing. For example, it's very popular to incorporate in Delaware, and incorporating in Nevada has become very trendy as well. Don't forget, though, that you will have to register as a foreign entity in all states that you do business in.

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

Startup Financing Basics

Getting your Chowchilla business the capital it needs to succeed is very difficult due to the ongoing business credit crunch. To obtain business financing, you will need to hear a lot of rejections before you finally find a funding solution that works for you.

Take advantage of our many articles on securing funding, such as 504 Loans.

For Chowchilla entrepreneurs who want to raise money for a new venture, check out our List of California Angel Investors and our List of California Venture Capital Firms.

Improving Your Entrepreneurial Skillset

The best entrepreneurs recognize that they don't know everything.

As an entrepreneur who lives in Chowchilla, California, you will want to take advantage of the learning programs at local California educational institutions. It's also worthwhile to see if there are any Chowchilla networking organizations.

Now It's Up To You

Most new Chowchilla businesses underestimate the number of challenges they will face.

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

This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Chowchilla and elsewhere to achieve real success. We have a wealth of experience in business start-ups, financing, marketing, sales and more...and we've made all of our knowledge available to you.

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