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Starting a Business in Macedon, New York

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

What Business Are You Starting?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. To stir your creative juices on what kind of business to start, take a look at Finding Your Niche in Life.

To view an extensive list of business types, complete with startup instructions, spend some time in the Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Starting an Auto Racing Information Business guide or our How to Start a China & Glassware Rental Business guide.

Remember that Macedon is the place where you are starting a business. Some businesses will do better in Macedon than others. A critical consideration is whether Macedon demographics mesh well with your startup concept.

Macedon, New York Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
396
5-9 Employees
87
10-19 Employees
102
20-49 Employees
66
50-99 Employees
15
100-249 Employees
9
250-499 Employees
3
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Macedon Businesses
678

As a new Macedon entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Macedon 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
3
Amusement Arcades
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
4
Beauty Salons
3
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
1
Car Washes
1
Civic and Social Organizations
1
Commercial Bakeries
1
Commodity Contracts Dealing
1
Computer Systems Design Services
3
Credit Unions
1
Custom Computer Programming Services
2
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
1
Electronic Shopping
1
Engineering Services
1
Envelope Manufacturing
1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
1
Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
1
Fine Arts Schools
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
3
Florists
1
Framing Contractors
2
Freight Transportation Arrangement
1
Full-Service Restaurants
8
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
General Automotive Repair
3
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
2
Homes for the Elderly
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
1
Investment Advice
1
Janitorial Services
1
Landscaping Services
13
Limited-Service Restaurants
10
Mail-Order Houses
1
Marinas
1
Marketing Consulting Services
1
Masonry Contractors
2
Metal Stamping
1
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Motorcycle Dealers
2
New Car Dealers
2
New Housing Operative Builders
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
2
Offices of Chiropractors
1
Offices of Dentists
3
Offices of Lawyers
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
1
Packaging and Labeling Services
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Plastics Bag Manufacturing
2
Precision Turned Product Manufacturing
1
Professional Employer Organizations
1
Recreational Goods Rental
1
Siding Contractors
2
Sign Manufacturing
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
2
Tax Preparation Services
1
Textile Machinery Manufacturing
1
Used Car Dealers
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
3

Is a Franchise Opportunity Right For You?

Visit the business district of Macedon and you'll conclude that many business owners have opted to buy a franchise, rather than starting a business on their own. But is franchising the right option for you?

We highly recommend you consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as How to Franchise. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.

You can review hundreds of franchise opportunities by browing our Franchise Directory.

Sample franchise opportunities include Ritter's Frozen Custard and Silution Franchise. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Fitness Franchises and Mail and Shipping Services Franchises.

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

Naming the Company

A big decision when starting a company is choosing a company name. Believe it or not, choosing a good company name can be a big contributor to your business success.

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 Company.

On a final note, given that you are starting a business in Macedon, it's very important that you make sure your company name has not already been claimed by another New York business.

Forming a Company in Macedon, New York

It's essential that you form your business as a legal structure. Among other things, forming a legal entity for the business limits your liabilities.

When forming a company, you will decide among many company types, such as a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.

Incorporation is a very common way to legally create a business entity. 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. If you are starting a business in New York, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in New York. As it turns out, 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. We recommend you read some of the educational articles about company formation that are availabe on our site, such as Corporate Formalities. You should also consider getting professional assistance from your business lawyer. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Macedon, New York, our web page covering Incorporating in New York may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in New York.

Where to Get Money to Start a Company

Raising money to fund your new Macedon business is not an easy task. Bootstrapping, which means growing the business without outside funding, is the best alternative, but that's not a viable option for many startup plans.

Take advantage of our many articles on securing funding, such as Realistic Debt Financing Options.

For Macedon entrepreneurs who want to raise money for a new venture, you'll want to take a look at our List of New York Angel Investors and our List of New York Venture Capital Firms.

Getting the Word Out About Your New Company

To rise above the crowd in Macedon and advance your business, you need a solid marketing plan.

There are myriad resources on this site to help you with your marketing plan. Business Logo Design is a good read to get your marketing creativity flowing. There are many more articles on marketing on our site. Visit our Small Business Marketing resource section to see them all.

What's Next?

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

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

We are here to help Macedon businesses to be successful. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Macedon, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

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