Start a Business in Concordia, Kansas

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

Which Business to Choose?

An important decision is what kind of business you want to start. You might get some good ideas about what kind of business to start by reading 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 How to Start a Textile Mill Equipment & Supplies Business guide or our How to Start a Wedding Chapels Business guide.

Remember that starting a business in Concordia has some implications. Some businesses will do better in Concordia than others. Don't forget to review Concordia demographics to see if there's a market for what you want to sell.

Concordia, Kansas Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size	# of Businesses
1-4 Employees	1239
5-9 Employees	459
10-19 Employees	243
20-49 Employees	189
50-99 Employees	63
100-249 Employees	27
250-499 Employees	0
500-999 Employees	0
1000+ Employees	0
All Concordia Businesses	2220

As a new Concordia entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Concordia 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
Automotive Glass Replacement Shops	1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores	3
Beauty Salons	2
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores	3
Business Associations	2
Child and Youth Services	2
Child Day Care Services	1
Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores	1
Civic and Social Organizations	4
Community Food Services	1
Construction Sand and Gravel Mining	1
Continuing Care Retirement Communities	1
Direct Life Insurance Carriers	1
Electric Power Distribution	1
Electrical Contractors	1
Electronic Shopping	1
Elementary and Secondary Schools	1
Engineering Services	1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services	1
Family Clothing Stores	1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	3
Floor Covering Stores	2
Flooring Contractors	1
Florists	1
Full-Service Restaurants	10
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services	1
General Automotive Repair	5
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	1
General Rental Centers	1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores	4
Glass and Glazing Contractors	1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs	1
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers	1
Hardware Stores	1
Household Appliance Stores	1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages	7
Janitorial Services	1
Kidney Dialysis Centers	1
Landscaping Services	2
Limited-Service Restaurants	5
Linen Supply	1
Machine Shops	1
Men's Clothing Stores	1
Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores	1
Natural Gas Distribution	2
New Car Dealers	2
Newspaper Publishers	1
Nursing Care Facilities	2
Office Administrative Services	2
Offices of Certified Public Accountants	4
Offices of Chiropractors	3
Offices of Dentists	3
Offices of Lawyers	2
Offices of Optometrists	3
Paint and Wallpaper Stores	1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors	1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores	3
Plate Work Manufacturing	1
Radio Stations	1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing	1
Residential Remodelers	4
Roofing Contractors	1
Securities Brokerage	1
Siding Contractors	1
Site Preparation Contractors	2
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars	1
Solid Waste Collection	1
Steel Foundries (except Investment)	1
Tax Preparation Services	1
Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers	1
Tobacco Stores	1
Used Car Dealers	2
Veterinary Services	3
Video Tape and Disc Rental	1
Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters	1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	2

Naming the Company

A big decision when starting a company is choosing a company name. Believe it or not, choosing a good company name can be a big contributor to your business success.

Before you decide on a company name, run it by some prospective customers and see what they think. If they don't like it, it's probably a good idea to go back to the drawing board.

Numerous company naming issues are discussed in more detail in this article: Naming a Company.

On a final note, given that you are opening a business in Concordia, it's critical that you ensure that no other Kansas company is using the business name you want to use.

Make Sure You Have a Business Plan

A business plan is vital to the health of your new business. Simply put, a business plan describes what you plan to do with the business and how you plan to do it. Starting a business without a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

If you want more information on writing business plans, we recommend reading Business Plan Contests. You should also take advantage of free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Kansas.

The Art of Selling

Do you know how to sell? In order to attract customers to your new Concordia business, you need to focus on sales.

Good selling involves demonstrating that your wares meet your customer's needs. Let us help you refine your selling techniques through our many useful sales advice tips.

Writing Great Proposals is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

Learning More About Entrepreneurship

Good entrepreneurs recognize that they don't know everything.

As an entrepreneur who lives in Concordia, Kansas, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby Kansas universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also worthwhile to see if there are any networking organizations for Concordia entrepreneurs.

Now It's Up To You

As an entrepreneur in Concordia, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Concordia and elsewhere to achieve real success. We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Concordia entrepreneur who is just getting started or you are already up and running with your new venture.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Concordia, Kansas

Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Concordia.

• Resources for Concordia, Kansas Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Concordia entrepreneurs.
• Kansas Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Kansas.
• Kansas Small Business Development Center - The KSBDC Network provides Kansas entrepreneurs and small business owners with knowledge, tools and resources to enhance their success. Contact them and they will help you identify your business needs and guide you toward opportunities and solutions.
• Concordia, Kansas Newspaper Ad Rates - This is a nearly comprehensive list of advertising rates for Concordia, Kansas newspapers, including ad costs for newspapers serving the Concordia area.
• Concordia, Kansas Radio Advertising Prices - To help you in your marketing efforts, we've gathered radio advertising rates for Concordia, Kansas area radio stations.
• Concordia, Kansas Payroll Services - This list includes Concordia, Kansas payroll services, national payroll services for Concordia, and helpful information on choosing a Concordia payroll service.

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