Open a Business in Loomis, California

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

Which Business to Choose?

An important decision is what kind of business you want to start. If you are struggling with what type of business to start, read Free 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 Opening a Boiler Rental Business guide or our How to Start a Piling & Pile Driving Contractors Business guide.

Always keep in mind that starting a business in Loomis has some implications. Some businesses will do better in Loomis than others. Study Loomis demographics and do a competitive analysis as part of your startup planning process.

Loomis, California Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size	# of Businesses
1-4 Employees	2052
5-9 Employees	657
10-19 Employees	414
20-49 Employees	279
50-99 Employees	117
100-249 Employees	18
250-499 Employees	9
500-999 Employees	0
1000+ Employees	0
All Loomis Businesses	3546

As a new Loomis entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Loomis 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
Advertising Agencies	1
Architectural Services	2
Automotive Glass Replacement Shops	1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores	2
Beauty Salons	4
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns	2
Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers	2
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores	2
Boat Dealers	1
Building Inspection Services	1
Business Associations	1
Business to Business Electronic Markets	1
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services	2
Child and Youth Services	5
Child Day Care Services	9
Clothing Accessories Stores	1
Computer and Software Stores	1
Couriers	1
Custom Computer Programming Services	6
Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing	1
Direct Life Insurance Carriers	1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	1
Drywall and Insulation Contractors	1
Educational Support Services	1
Electrical Contractors	11
Engineering Services	9
Exterminating and Pest Control Services	1
Facilities Support Services	1
Family Clothing Stores	1
Fine Arts Schools	1
Finish Carpentry Contractors	5
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers	3
Floor Covering Stores	1
Flooring Contractors	2
Florists	1
Framing Contractors	10
Full-Service Restaurants	4
Furniture Stores	2
General Automotive Repair	6
General Freight Trucking, Local	3
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores	2
Glass and Glazing Contractors	1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs	1
Hardware Manufacturing	1
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers	1
Hardware Stores	1
Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing	1
Homes for the Elderly	2
Household Appliance Stores	2
Hunting and Trapping	1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages	6
Land Subdivision	2
Landscaping Services	15
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property	1
Limited-Service Restaurants	7
Machine Shops	1
Masonry Contractors	7
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers	2
Motor Vehicle Towing	1
Nail Salons	1
New Housing Operative Builders	1
Newspaper Publishers	1
Nonresidential Property Managers	1
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores	1
Offices of Chiropractors	1
Offices of Dentists	3
Offices of Lawyers	3
Paint and Wallpaper Stores	1
Passenger Car Rental	1
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services	1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores	1
Prepress Services	1
Professional Organizations	1
Public Relations Agencies	1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing	1
Remediation Services	1
Residential Property Managers	1
Residential Remodelers	6
Roofing Contractors	6
Securities Brokerage	1
Security Guards and Patrol Services	1
Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing	1
Site Preparation Contractors	8
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars	4
Software Publishers	1
Sporting Goods Stores	1
Sports and Recreation Instruction	2
Tax Preparation Services	1
Telephone Answering Services	1
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors	2
Toilet Preparation Manufacturing	1
Travel Agencies	1
Veterinary Services	2
Vocational Rehabilitation Services	1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers	5

Picking a Company Name

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.

On a final note, given that you are starting a business in Loomis, it's very important that you make sure no other California company is using the business name you want to use.

Forming a Company in Loomis, California

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

The entity you form can be a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.

Incorporation is a very popular way to form a business. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. If you are starting a business in California, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in California. In fact, you can incorporate in any state you would like to. However, if you do incorporate in another state, you'll have to register as a foreign corporation in your home state.

There are many nuances to forming a company. To learn the fundamentals of company formation, browse articles on our site, such as Getting an EIN. You may also want to seek the advice of an lawyer. Finally, if you are starting a business in Loomis, California, our information on Incorporating in California may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in California.

How to Sell

Being able to sell is essential to your business success. Whether you are focused on selling local customers in Loomis or are selling to customers throughout California, the United States or even the world, you have to be able to sell.

Why should customers buy from you instead of buying from competitors? Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

Sales Training is worth reading, as it may give you some good ideas on how to sell your products or services. We have many more good articles on selling that you may enjoy reading.

How to Improve Your Entrepreneurial Abilities

Good entrepreneurs recognize that they don't know everything.

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

What's Next?

You have a dream -- starting a business in Loomis. 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 Loomis businesses to be successful. We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Loomis 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 Loomis, California

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

• Resources for Loomis, California Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Loomis entrepreneurs.
• California Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in California.
• Fresno, California Small Business Development Center - The UC Merced SBDC Regional Network assists Central California entrepreneurs and small business owners through counseling, training and business information.
• Los Angeles, California Small Business Development Center - The Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center Network (LA SBDC Network) is part of the national, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) effort to provide free one-on-one customized consulting services and low-cost training workshops to growing businesses and start-up businesses.
• Sacramento, California Small Business Development Center - As Northern California continues to grow demographically and economically, the Northeastern California Small Business Development Center (NECSBDC) at CSU, Chico is committed to helping communities prepare and plan for future growth.
• San Diego, California Small Business Development Center - The Small Business Development & International Trade Center (SBDITC) at Southwestern College is part of the California SBDC San Diego and Imperial Regional Network. The SBDITC provides no-cost business assistance to start-up & existing businesses.
• San Francisco, California Small Business Development Center - The Northern California Network of Small Business Development Centers helps individuals start, manage and grow their businesses.
• Santa Ana, California Small Business Development Center - The Tri-County Lead Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in the Santa Ana District provides oversight and support for SBDCs located in the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The Santa Ana SBDC Network is a leader in providing consulting, training, and technical assistance to the small business community.
• Loomis, California Newspaper Ad Rates - This is a nearly comprehensive list of advertising rates for Loomis, California newspapers, including ad costs for newspapers serving the Loomis area.

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