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Start a Business in Hoxie, Kansas

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

Will You Be a Good Entrepreneur?

An entrepreneurial life is hard work, much more arduous than working as an employee. Are you positive you have the stamina and skills to succeed on your own?

Before you move forward with starting a business, be sure to do these three things:

  • Talk to other entrepreneurs in Hoxie. They are usually very willing to share their insights on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.
  • We recommend reading Should You Become an Entrepreneur?. For aspiring new entrepreneurs, it's a must read article.
  • Have a candid conversation with friends and family. Others sometimes know you better than you know yourself.

Hoxie, Kansas Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees 360
5-9 Employees 84
10-19 Employees 54
20-49 Employees 24
50-99 Employees 0
100-249 Employees 6
250-499 Employees 0
500-999 Employees 0
1000+ Employees 0
All Hoxie Businesses 528

As a new Hoxie entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Hoxie 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 Parts and Accessories Stores 2
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores 1
Business Associations 1
Civic and Social Organizations 1
Commodity Contracts Brokerage 1
Electric Power Distribution 1
Electrical Contractors 1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 1
Florists 1
Full-Service Restaurants 1
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services 1
General Automotive Repair 1
General Freight Trucking, Local 1
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs 1
Grantmaking Foundations 1
Home Health Care Services 1
Household Appliance Stores 1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages 4
Investment Advice 1
Machine Shops 1
Museums 1
Office Administrative Services 1
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores 1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants 1
Offices of Chiropractors 1
Offices of Dentists 1
Offices of Lawyers 2
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals 1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores 1
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas 1
Residential Remodelers 1
Tire Dealers 1
Veterinary Services 1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems 1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers 1
Women's Clothing Stores 1

Should You Franchise?

As you drive around Hoxie, it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. But is franchising the right option for you?

Our advice is to look into purchasing a franchise. To help you learn more about franchising, we've gathered a ton of articles on franchising, including The Franchising Process. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.

You can find franchise opportunities by browsing our Franchise Opportunities Directory.

Sample franchise opportunities include OrbitDrop and Lapels. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Child Photos and Portraits Franchises and Financial Services Franchises.

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

Do You Need a Business Plan?

A business plan is critical to the health of your new business. Indeed, 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.

Before you start writing a business plan, we suggest you skim Free Business Plan Templates. You should also take advantage of face-to-face free consulting available from your local SCORE chapter in Kansas.

Getting Money to Start a Business

Obtaining startup financing for your Hoxie business is a difficult chore. To obtain business financing, you will need to hear a lot of rejections before you finally find a funding solution that works for you.

Fortunately, this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled 504 Loans.

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

Promoting Your New Company

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

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

Improving Your Entrepreneurial Skillset

Successful entrepreneurs recognize that they need to continually improve.

Given that you are starting a business in Hoxie, Kansas, you should get information on some of the many programs available at nearby Kansas universities, colleges and community colleges. Another way to keep up on your learning is to investigate networking organizations for Hoxie entrepreneurs.

What's Next?

As an entrepreneur in Hoxie, 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.

This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Hoxie and elsewhere to achieve real success. 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 Hoxie, Kansas

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

  • Resources for Hoxie, Kansas Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Hoxie 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.
  • Hoxie, Kansas Newspaper Ad Rates - This is a nearly comprehensive list of advertising rates for Hoxie, Kansas newspapers, including ad costs for newspapers serving the Hoxie area.

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