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Opening a Business in Heath, Ohio

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

What Business Are You Starting?

There are many businesses that you can start. How do you know which type of business is right for you? You might get some good ideas about what kind of business to start by reading Good Business Ideas.

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 Baskets Wholesale & Manufacturers Business guide or our Opening an Emblems Business guide.

Always keep in mind that your new startup will be located in Heath. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Heath. Make sure you fully understand Heath demographics before you lock in on your business idea.

Heath, Ohio Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
1458
5-9 Employees
963
10-19 Employees
486
20-49 Employees
441
50-99 Employees
126
100-249 Employees
162
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
27
1000+ Employees
0
All Heath Businesses
3663

As a new Heath entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Heath 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
Aluminum Extruded Product Manufacturing
1
Appliance Repair and Maintenance
2
Automotive Exhaust System Repair
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
3
Beauty Salons
7
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
2
Book Stores
2
Building Inspection Services
1
Cafeterias
1
Car Washes
3
Child Day Care Services
3
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Clothing Accessories Stores
3
Commercial Flexographic Printing
1
Computer and Software Stores
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Consumer Lending
4
Convenience Stores
1
Cosmetology and Barber Schools
1
Couriers
1
Credit Unions
3
Dental Laboratories
1
Discount Department Stores
3
Display Advertising
1
Document Preparation Services
1
Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
1
Electrical Contractors
5
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Environmental Consulting Services
1
Exam Preparation and Tutoring
1
Family Clothing Stores
5
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Floor Covering Stores
1
Food (Health) Supplement Stores
2
Formal Wear and Costume Rental
1
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
1
Freight Transportation Arrangement
1
Full-Service Restaurants
14
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Furniture Stores
5
General Automotive Repair
4
General Rental Centers
1
General Warehousing and Storage
2
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
7
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
2
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
2
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
2
Home Centers
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
5
Janitorial Services
2
Jewelry Stores
7
Landscaping Services
2
Limited-Service Restaurants
25
Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
1
Masonry Contractors
2
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
2
Nail Salons
1
New Car Dealers
4
Nursing Care Facilities
2
Office Administrative Services
2
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Dentists
5
Offices of Lawyers
3
Offices of Optometrists
2
One-Hour Photofinishing
1
Optical Goods Stores
2
Packing and Crating
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
3
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
2
Photography Studios, Portrait
3
Quick Printing
2
Real Estate Credit
2
Residential Property Managers
1
Residential Remodelers
2
Savings Institutions
1
Securities Brokerage
1
Shoe Stores
6
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
3
Sporting Goods Stores
3
Sports and Recreation Instruction
2
Tax Preparation Services
3
Testing Laboratories
1
Tire Dealers
1
Travel Agencies
3
Used Car Dealers
5
Veterinary Services
3
Video Tape and Disc Rental
2
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
3
Women's Clothing Stores
8
Zoos and Botanical Gardens
1

Choosing a Business Name

Making the right decision when choosing a company name is very important. There are many decisions you'll make now that you can change later, but changing a company name years down the road is not very easy. So, choose a good company name at the outset.

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

To get up to speed on what makes for a good company name, we encourage you to read this useful article: Naming a Business.

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

Company Formation in Heath, Ohio

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.

The entity you form can be 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. Just because you are starting a business in Ohio, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in Ohio. In fact, you can incorporate in any state you would like to. 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. We recommend you read some of the educational articles about company formation that are availabe on our site, such as Where to Incorporate. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. Finally, if you are starting a business in Heath, Ohio, our information on Incorporating in Ohio may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Ohio.

Raising Money for Your New Venture

Getting your Heath business the capital it needs to succeed requires strong organization skills and perseverance. The reality is that there is very little funding available for new small businesses, and you have to explore every possible alternative.

To learn about raising money, we recommend you read the fundraising articles on our site, such as 504 Loans.

For Heath entrepreneurs who need startup capital, check out our List of Ohio Angel Investors and our List of Ohio Venture Capital Firms.

Building Up Your Sales

Mastering the art of selling is priority one if you want your new Heath business to do well.

Good selling involves demonstrating that your wares meet your customer's needs. Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

Mastering the Complex Sale is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

Never Give Up

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

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

We are here to help Heath businesses to be successful. We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Heath 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 Heath, Ohio

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

  • Resources for Heath, Ohio Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Heath entrepreneurs.
  • Ohio Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Ohio.
  • Ohio Small Business Development Center - Whether you're starting your business, expanding your business, or just looking to stay in business, the Small Business Development Centers of Ohio (SBDCs of Ohio) can help with professional guidance by connecting you with research, financing sources, and training opportunities.

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