Starting a Business in Juneau, Wisconsin

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

Will You Be a Good Entrepreneur?

Before you get too far along in the process, take inventory of your entrepreneurial instincts and capabilities.

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

• Reach out to other entrepreneurs in Juneau. They are usually very willing to share their insights on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.
• Peruse Should You Become an Entrepreneur?. This is one of our more popular articles for folks who want to go into business for themselves.
• Have a candid conversation with friends and family. Others sometimes know you better than you know yourself.

Which Business to Choose?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. To help you decide on a business type, we encourage you to read Business Ideas That Don't Make Sense.

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 a Nailing Machinery Business guide or our How to Start a Photo Retouching & Coloring Business guide.

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

Juneau, Wisconsin Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size	# of Businesses
1-4 Employees	366
5-9 Employees	90
10-19 Employees	66
20-49 Employees	54
50-99 Employees	18
100-249 Employees	0
250-499 Employees	0
500-999 Employees	0
1000+ Employees	0
All Juneau Businesses	594

As a new Juneau entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Juneau 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 Exhaust System Repair	1
Beauty Salons	1
Boat Dealers	1
Cable and Other Program Distribution	1
Caterers	1
Charter Bus Industry	1
Child Day Care Services	1
Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing	1
Custom Computer Programming Services	1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	3
Electrical Contractors	2
Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders	1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	1
Finish Carpentry Contractors	2
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers	1
Food Service Contractors	1
Framing Contractors	1
Full-Service Restaurants	3
General Automotive Repair	2
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages	6
Janitorial Services	1
Landscaping Services	1
Machine Shops	2
Masonry Contractors	1
New Car Dealers	1
Offices of Chiropractors	1
Offices of Lawyers	3
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services	1
Precision Turned Product Manufacturing	1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing	1
Residential Remodelers	2
Roofing Contractors	1
Savings Institutions	1
School and Employee Bus Transportation	1
Sign Manufacturing	1
Site Preparation Contractors	1
Veterinary Services	1

Have You Considered Franchising?

As you drive around Juneau, you'll notice that many local entrepreneurs have gone the franchising route. So, it probably makes sense for you to consider franchising too.

Our recommendation is that you consider franchising as an option. This site has dozens of articles on franchising, such as Franchise Law. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.

To learn about specific franchise opportunities, check out our Franchise Directory.

Sample franchise opportunities include Home Instead Senior Care and $1.99 Jewelry and Boutique Store Services, Inc.. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Apparel Franchises and Interior Environment Franchises.

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

Don't Skip the Business Plan

A business plan is vital in maximizing the prospects of your new company. Simply put, your business plan is your game plan for how you hope to grow your business. Not having a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

To learn more about business plans, read Business Presentations. You can also get free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Wisconsin.

How to Improve Your Entrepreneurial Abilities

The best business owners know that what they know now may not be enough to ensure their future success.

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

What's Next?

You have a dream -- starting a business in Juneau. To achieve your dream, you have to persevere, even when the odds are against you.

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

Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Juneau and throughout the United States . We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Juneau, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Juneau, Wisconsin

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

• Resources for Juneau, Wisconsin Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Juneau entrepreneurs.
• Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Wisconsin.
• West Virginia Small Business Development Center - The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) promotes economic development through a program of practical, interrelated services, providing assistance to existing West Virginia small businesses and the emerging West Virginia entrepreneur.
• Juneau, Wisconsin Newspaper Ad Rates - This is a nearly comprehensive list of advertising rates for Juneau, Wisconsin newspapers, including ad costs for newspapers serving the Juneau area.

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