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Starting a Business in Crystal Springs, Mississippi

Thinking about starting a business in Crystal Springs, Mississippi? This step-by-step guide walks you through the major decisions you should consider before opening a new business in Crystal Springs.

Are You Ready for Entrepreneurship?

Most startup ventures do not succeed, in part because the entrepreneur did not have the perseverance and abilities that are necessary to succeed. So, before jumping into the world of entrepreneurship, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

Here are three things we recommend you do before you fully commit to starting a new business of your own.

  • Grab a meal or cofee with other entrepreneurs in Crystal Springs. Listen closely to their experiences and see if you think you too can be successful.
  • Take a look at Starting a Company. It's a short article but it's a good reality check for those are about to jump into the world of entrepreneurship.
  • Talk it over with a close friend or partner. Ask them directly: Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Listen carefully to their answer, as they presumably know your strengths and weaknesses.

Choosing the Right Company to Start

An important decision is what kind of business you want to start. To help you decide on a business type, we encourage you to read Free Business Ideas.

For step-by-step instructions on starting a variety of business types, visit the Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Starting a Brethren Church guide or our Opening a Metal Refiners & Smelters Business guide.

Don't forget that your new business will be in Crystal Springs. The business you want to start may already be well-represented in Crystal Springs. Make sure you fully understand Crystal Springs demographics before you lock in on your business idea.

Crystal Springs, Mississippi Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
708
5-9 Employees
216
10-19 Employees
126
20-49 Employees
108
50-99 Employees
30
100-249 Employees
6
250-499 Employees
6
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Crystal Springs Businesses
1200

As a new Crystal Springs entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Crystal Springs 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
Appliance Repair and Maintenance
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
2
Beauty Salons
2
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
1
Business Associations
1
Child Day Care Services
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Consumer Lending
2
Convenience Stores
1
Custom Computer Programming Services
1
Document Preparation Services
1
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
1
Electrical Contractors
3
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Family Clothing Stores
2
Finish Carpentry Contractors
2
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Florists
2
Freight Transportation Arrangement
1
Full-Service Restaurants
4
Furniture Stores
3
General Freight Trucking, Local
3
Home Health Equipment Rental
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
5
Janitorial Services
2
Land Subdivision
1
Landscaping Services
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
6
Machine Shops
2
Mail-Order Houses
1
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
1
New Car Dealers
2
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Dentists
2
Offices of Lawyers
2
Packaging and Labeling Services
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
3
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
1
Sawmills
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
1
Support Activities for Forestry
1
Taxi Service
1
Tire Dealers
2
Used Car Dealers
2
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
3
Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
2

What About Franchising Opportunities?

As you drive around Crystal Springs, you may be surprised to see how many franchises there are in the area. Is it perhaps smarter to franchise a business instead of doing it from scratch.

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Staffing a Franchise. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.

A comprehensive list of franchisors is available via our List of Franchise Opportunities.

Sample franchise opportunities include Boloco Inspired Burritos and Eatza Pizza, Inc.. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as ATM Franchises and Health Franchises.

Note on Crystal Springs Franchise Opportunities: You will need to contact franchisors directly to see if their franchises are available in Crystal Springs.

Selecting a Name For Your Venture

A good company name can give a big boost to a new startup. It might seem like an easy thing to do, but there are many things to consider when naming a business.

Company names need to be easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and easy to remember.

For other considerations regarding naming a company, we recommend this article: Branding Advice.

As a final piece of advice, remember that because you are starting a business in Crystal Springs, it's imperative that you check now that no other Mississippi company is using the business name you want to use.

Promoting Your New Startup

To grow your Crystal Springs business, you need a excellent marketing plan.

We have some great resources on this site for entrepreneurs who are working on marketing plans. Pros and Cons of Advertising discusses marketing strategy and tactical marketing in a way that should get you thinking about how to creatively promote your business. There are many more articles on marketing on our site. Visit our Small Business Marketing resource section to see them all.

The Art of Selling

Mastering the art of selling is essential if you want your new Crystal Springs business to do well.

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.

Closing Sales Techniques is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

Never Give Up

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

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

We are here to help Crystal Springs businesses to be successful. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Crystal Springs, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

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