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Starting a Business in Nephi, Utah

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

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? If you are struggling with what type of business to start, read Evaluating Your Idea.

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 Opening an Ice Makers & Dispensers Equipment Rental Business guide or our Opening a Vegetarian Restaurant guide.

Always keep in mind that you are starting a business in Nephi. Some businesses will do better in Nephi than others. Don't forget to review Nephi demographics to see if there's a market for what you want to sell.

Nephi, Utah Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
210
5-9 Employees
96
10-19 Employees
81
20-49 Employees
27
50-99 Employees
15
100-249 Employees
9
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Nephi Businesses
438

As a new Nephi entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Nephi 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
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
1
Business Associations
1
Couriers
1
Credit Unions
1
Direct Title Insurance Carriers
1
Display Advertising
1
Electrical Contractors
6
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Engineering Services
4
Florists
2
Framing Contractors
1
Full-Service Restaurants
5
General Automotive Repair
2
General Freight Trucking, Local
1
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
Hardware Stores
1
Household Appliance Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
2
Investment Advice
1
Landscaping Services
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
8
Masonry Contractors
1
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
1
New Car Dealers
3
Nursing Care Facilities
2
Office Administrative Services
1
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
3
Offices of Dentists
3
Offices of Optometrists
1
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Photography Studios, Portrait
1
Radio Stations
1
Residential Remodelers
3
Roofing Contractors
1
Sporting Goods Stores
1
Tire Dealers
2
Used Car Dealers
1
Veterinary Services
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1

What About Buying an Existing Nephi Business?

If you have some capital to play with, you may want to Buy a Business in Utah. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Nephi.

Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: Hold Harmless Agreements When Buying Businesses.

Naming the Company

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.

Before you decide on a company name, run it by some prospective customers and see what they think. If they don't like it, it's probably a good idea to go back to the drawing board.

Numerous company naming issues are discussed in more detail in this article: Naming a Business.

There's one other important factor when naming a business. Since you are planning on starting a business in Nephi, it's critical that you ensure that no other Utah company is using the business name you want to use.

Forming a Company in Nephi, Utah

A critical step is ensuring that you choose the right legal structure for your new entity. Doing so will shield 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.

Incorporating 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 Utah, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in Utah. As it turns out, you can incorporate wherever you want. 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 Registered Agents. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. Finally, if you are starting a business in Nephi, Utah, our information on Incorporating in Utah may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Utah.

Getting Money to Start a Business

Getting your Nephi business the capital it needs to succeed is a difficult chore. In fact, financing your new business may be the hardest challenge you ever face.

The good news is this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled 504 Loans.

For Nephi entrepreneurs with great ambition but a shortage of investment capital, check out our List of Utah Angel Investors and our List of Utah Venture Capital Firms.

Building Up Your Sales

Do you know how to sell? In order to attract customers to your new Nephi business, you need to focus on sales.

Good selling involves demonstrating that your wares meet your customer's needs. Let us help you refine your selling techniques through our many useful sales advice tips.

Selling Stuff on the Web 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.

Never Give Up

As an entrepreneur in Nephi, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.

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

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

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