Open a Business in Enumclaw, Washington

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

Are You Ready for the Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur?

An entrepreneurial life is demanding, much harder than working as an employee. Are you certain you have the stamina and skills to succeed on your own?

With so much at stake when you start a business, we strongly recommend you do the following before you proceed:

• Speak with other entrepreneurs in Enumclaw. Listen closely to their experiences and see if you think you too can be successful.
• You should read Starting a Company. It's a good read for those who are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur.
• 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.

Enumclaw, Washington Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size	# of Businesses
1-4 Employees	1097
5-9 Employees	345
10-19 Employees	186
20-49 Employees	96
50-99 Employees	24
100-249 Employees	6
250-499 Employees	6
500-999 Employees	0
1000+ Employees	0
All Enumclaw Businesses	1760

As a new Enumclaw entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Enumclaw 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
Aircraft Manufacturing	1
Architectural Services	1
Art Dealers	1
Automobile Driving Schools	1
Automotive Exhaust System Repair	1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores	4
Baked Goods Stores	1
Beauty Salons	9
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores	1
Book Publishers	1
Book Stores	1
Building Inspection Services	1
Business Associations	1
Car Washes	4
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services	1
Caterers	2
Child and Youth Services	1
Child Day Care Services	7
Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores	2
Civic and Social Organizations	1
Commercial Lithographic Printing	2
Community Food Services	1
Computer and Software Stores	1
Construction Sand and Gravel Mining	1
Convenience Stores	4
Convention and Trade Show Organizers	1
Credit Unions	1
Custom Computer Programming Services	1
Dental Laboratories	1
Diagnostic Imaging Centers	1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	5
Drywall and Insulation Contractors	1
Electrical Contractors	7
Elementary and Secondary Schools	2
Engineering Services	3
Fine Arts Schools	1
Finish Carpentry Contractors	5
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers	3
Floor Covering Stores	3
Flooring Contractors	2
Florists	4
Food Product Machinery Manufacturing	1
Framing Contractors	4
Freight Transportation Arrangement	1
Full-Service Restaurants	19
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services	1
Furniture Stores	1
General Automotive Repair	9
General Freight Trucking, Local	4
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores	4
Golf Courses and Country Clubs	1
Grantmaking Foundations	1
Graphic Design Services	2
Hardware Stores	2
Heating Oil Dealers	1
Home Health Care Services	4
Homes for the Elderly	4
Household Appliance Stores	1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages	8
Internet Service Providers	1
Investigation Services	1
Investment Advice	1
Iron and Steel Mills	1
Janitorial Services	4
Jewelry Stores	2
Land Subdivision	1
Landscape Architectural Services	1
Landscaping Services	15
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property	1
Limited-Service Restaurants	13
Locksmiths	1
Logging	6
Machine Shops	2
Masonry Contractors	4
Meat Markets	1
Mobile Food Services	1
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing	1
Motor Vehicle Towing	2
Motorcycle Dealers	2
Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores	1
New Car Dealers	4
New Housing Operative Builders	2
Newspaper Publishers	1
Nursing Care Facilities	1
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores	3
Offices of Certified Public Accountants	2
Offices of Chiropractors	7
Offices of Dentists	12
Offices of Lawyers	4
Offices of Optometrists	2
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers	1
Outdoor Power Equipment Stores	1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors	1
Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing	1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores	3
Photography Studios, Portrait	1
Radio Stations	1
Residential Property Managers	2
Residential Remodelers	11
Roofing Contractors	5
Savings Institutions	1
Securities Brokerage	2
Septic Tank and Related Services	1
Siding Contractors	2
Site Preparation Contractors	17
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars	5
Software Publishers	1
Sporting Goods Stores	6
Sports and Recreation Instruction	2
Support Activities for Forestry	3
Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing	1
Tax Preparation Services	3
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors	1
Tire Dealers	2
Travel Agencies	2
Used Car Dealers	2
Veterinary Services	3
Video Tape and Disc Rental	2
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems	1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers	6
Wired Telecommunications Carriers	2
Women's Clothing Stores	2

Company Formation in Enumclaw, Washington

It's essential that you choose the right legal structure for your new entity. Doing so will shield you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.

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

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. Just because you are starting a business in Washington, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in Washington. In fact, you can incorporate wherever you want. 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's a lot to know about forming a company. To learn the fundamentals of company formation, browse articles on our site, such as Offshore Company Formation. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. Finally, if you are starting a business in Enumclaw, Washington, our information on Incorporating in Washington may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Washington.

Don't Forget to Create a Business Plan

A business plan is vital in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Simply put, your business plan is your game plan for how you hope to grow your business. Failure to write a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

To learn more about business plans, read Business Plan Contests. You should also take advantage of free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Washington.

Promoting Your New Company

To rise above the crowd in Enumclaw and build your business, having an excellent marketing plan is fundamental to your beating the competition.

You can learn a ton about marketing on our site. Responsible Marketing is an article that will generate a few thoughts on your marketing plan. That's just a taste of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.

Learning More About Entrepreneurship

Good entrepreneurs know that what they know now may not be enough to ensure their future success.

Given that you are starting a business in Enumclaw, Washington, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby Washington universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also beneficial to see if there are any networking organizations for Enumclaw entrepreneurs.

Never Give Up

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

If you choose the right business and love what you do, you will greatly increase your odds of success.

We are here to help Enumclaw businesses to be successful. 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.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Enumclaw, Washington

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

• Resources for Enumclaw, Washington Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Enumclaw entrepreneurs.
• Washington Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Washington.
• Washington Small Business Development Center - Washington Small Business Development Centers promote economic vitality by providing advice, training and research to Washington entrepreneurs and existing Washington businesses.
• Enumclaw, Washington Newspaper Ad Rates - This is a nearly comprehensive list of advertising rates for Enumclaw, Washington newspapers, including ad costs for newspapers serving the Enumclaw area.

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