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Start a Business in Cuba, Missouri

Are you starting a business in Cuba, Missouri? This article discusses the most important things to consider when opening a business in Cuba.

What Type of Business Should You Start?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. We recommend that you read How to Evaluate a Business 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 an Auto Service & Repair Information & Referral Services Business guide or our How to Start a Disability Accommodation Consultants Business guide.

Always keep in mind that you are starting a business in Cuba. Some businesses will do better in Cuba than others. Make sure you fully understand Cuba demographics before you lock in on your business idea.

Cuba, Missouri Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
2454
5-9 Employees
774
10-19 Employees
468
20-49 Employees
288
50-99 Employees
180
100-249 Employees
36
250-499 Employees
18
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Cuba Businesses
4218

As a new Cuba entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Cuba 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
Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
2
Beauty Salons
1
Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
1
Car Washes
1
Cemeteries and Crematories
1
Child Day Care Services
4
Civic and Social Organizations
1
Commercial Flexographic Printing
1
Consumer Lending
1
Copper Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
1
Dental Laboratories
1
Discount Department Stores
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
4
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
1
Electric Power Distribution
1
Electrical Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
Florists
1
Full-Service Restaurants
6
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
2
General Automotive Repair
2
General Freight Trucking, Local
2
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Gypsum Product Manufacturing
1
Industrial Mold Manufacturing
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
4
Iron and Steel Forging
1
Janitorial Services
4
Land Subdivision
1
Landscaping Services
2
Limited-Service Restaurants
6
Machine Shops
1
Mail-Order Houses
1
Masonry Contractors
6
Motorcycle Dealers
1
New Car Dealers
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Bank Holding Companies
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
2
Offices of Chiropractors
3
Offices of Dentists
1
Offices of Lawyers
3
Offices of Optometrists
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
1
Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
1
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Residential Remodelers
1
Roofing Contractors
1
Securities Brokerage
2
Septic Tank and Related Services
1
Site Preparation Contractors
2
Solid Waste Collection
2
Solid Waste Landfill
1
Tax Preparation Services
1
Temporary Help Services
1
Tire Dealers
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Veterinary Services
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1
Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
1

Should You Buy an Existing Cuba Business?

We've created a helpful website page for those who want to Buy a Business in Missouri. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Cuba.

If you are serious about buying a business, you may want to read this article: Buying a Business.

Naming the Company

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.

Companies like Starbucks, Apple, Target, Microsoft and Intuit all have strong company names that are easy to remember and have become well-loved brands. Wouldn't it be nice if your new company name got on a similar track?

For other considerations regarding naming a company, we recommend this article: Naming a Business.

There's one other important factor when naming a business. Since you are opening a business in Cuba, it's very important that you make sure your company name has not already been claimed by another Missouri business.

Forming a Company in Cuba, Missouri

It's essential that your business is formed as a legal entity that is separate from its owners. Doing so will shield you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.

When forming a company, you will pick from many company types, such as a corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership or other structure.

Incorporating 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 Missouri, it doesn't mean you are required to incorporate in Missouri. 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. We recommend you read some of the educational articles about company formation that are availabe on our site, such as ESOP Formation. You may also want to seek the advice of an lawyer. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Cuba, Missouri, our web page covering Incorporating in Missouri may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Missouri.

The Role of the Business Plan

A business plan is critical in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Simply put, a business plan is a written description of the future you envision for your business. Not having a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

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

Raising Money for Your New Venture

Raising money to fund your new Cuba business will be harder than you might expect. If you don't have a rich uncle to fund you, you'll need to be creative in how you approach your fundraising efforts.

Take advantage of our many articles on raising capital, such as Choosing VC Firms.

For Cuba entrepreneurs on the hunt for startup funding, check out our List of Missouri Angel Investors and our List of Missouri Venture Capital Firms.

Moving Forward

You have a dream -- starting a business in Cuba. 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 Cuba businesses to be successful. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Cuba, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

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