Gaebler Ventures Gaebler Ventures is a business incubator and holding company providing venture capital investment and shared services to early-stage companies. We've invested in some great portfolio companies. Some of the best resources for entrepreneurs -- all based on our real world experiences! Our guiding investment philosophy is to provide exceptional returns for our investors. Check out the latest news from Gaebler Ventures. Learn more about Gaeber Ventures! Get in touch. We'd love to talk with you!   
 
 
  Entrepreneurial Resources - Advice for North Dakota Entrepreneurs  
  Oakes, North Dakota Resources for Entrepreneurs  
Gaebler Ventures is a business incubator, holding company, and private equity firm. We help entrepreneurs transform ideas and innovations into greatness.

Open a Business in Oakes, North Dakota

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

What Business Are You Starting?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. You might get some good ideas about what kind of business to start by reading Finding Your Niche in Life.

If you still are not sure what type of business to start, peruse the Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Opening a Commercial Land Surveyors Business guide or our Starting an Industrial Vacuum Cleaning Business guide.

Always keep in mind that your new startup will be located in Oakes. Some businesses will do better in Oakes than others. Only by spending some time analyzing Oakes demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.

Oakes, North Dakota Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees 225
5-9 Employees 102
10-19 Employees 45
20-49 Employees 6
50-99 Employees 3
100-249 Employees 9
250-499 Employees 0
500-999 Employees 0
1000+ Employees 0
All Oakes Businesses 390

As a new Oakes entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Oakes 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 Parts and Accessories Stores 1
Beauty Salons 1
Bowling Centers 1
Business Associations 1
Cable and Other Program Distribution 1
Child Day Care Services 4
Civic and Social Organizations 1
Computer and Software Stores 1
Credit Unions 1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) 4
Electric Power Distribution 1
Electrical Contractors 2
Farm Product Warehousing and Storage 1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 2
Florists 1
Framing Contractors 1
Full-Service Restaurants 2
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services 1
General Automotive Repair 2
Golf Courses and Country Clubs 1
Hardware Stores 3
Homes for the Elderly 1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages 2
Janitorial Services 2
Jewelry Stores 1
Landscaping Services 2
Limited-Service Restaurants 3
Machine Shops 1
Motorcycle Dealers 2
Newspaper Publishers 1
Nursing Care Facilities 1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants 2
Offices of Chiropractors 1
Offices of Dentists 1
Offices of Lawyers 1
Offices of Optometrists 1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores 2
Portfolio Management 1
Professional Employer Organizations 1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing 1
Retail Bakeries 1
Roofing Contractors 1
Securities Brokerage 1
Site Preparation Contractors 1
Tire Dealers 1
Used Car Dealers 1
Veterinary Services 1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 1

Should You Franchise?

As you drive around Oakes, it becomes clear that purchasing a franchise is a common way to get started as an entrepreneur. But is franchising the right option for you?

We highly recommend you consider franchising as an option. This site has dozens of articles on franchising, such as Detecting Franchising Scams. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include Plato's Closet and Counter Gourmet Burgers, The. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Baby Franchises and Bath Remodeling Franchises.

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

Forming a Company in Oakes, North Dakota

It's essential that you form your business as a legal structure. 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 popular way to form a business. 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 North Dakota, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in North Dakota. As it turns out, you can incorporate in the state of your choosing. 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 How to Incorporate. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. Finally, if you are starting a business in Oakes, North Dakota, our information on Incorporating in North Dakota may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in North Dakota.

Promoting Your New Company

To grow your Oakes business, you need a excellent marketing plan.

There are myriad resources on this site to help you with your marketing plan. Comparing Advertising to PR discusses marketing strategy and tactical marketing in a way that should get you thinking about how to creatively promote your business. That's just a taste of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.

The Art of Selling

Mastering the art of selling is a must if you want your new Oakes business to do well.

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.

How to Build and Motivate a Sales Team offers some helpful tips on how to sell. It's one of several good articles on our site regarding Entrepreneurial Selling.

Advancing Your Entrepreneurial Skills

The best entrepreneurs recognize that they don't know everything.

With your business being located in Oakes, North Dakota, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby North Dakota universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also smart to see if there are any networking organizations for Oakes entrepreneurs.

What's Next?

Most new Oakes businesses underestimate the number of challenges they will face.

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

We are here to help Oakes businesses to be successful. 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 Oakes, North Dakota

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

Starting-a-Business Guides for Other Cities in North Dakota
Starting a Business in New Town
Starting a Business in Park River

Browse All Business Startup Guides for North Dakota
Starting a Business Guides for Other States

 

 

Additional Resources for Entrepreneurs

Starting a Business - Business Ideas - Naming and Branding - City Guides

Buying a Business - Writing a Business Plan - Raising Money - Incorporate

Small Business Marketing - Customer Service Tips - Entrepreneurial Selling

Startup Leadership - Strategy - Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurs

Articles on Exporting - Human Resources for Entrepreneurs - Workers Comp

Legal Information for Entrepreneurs - Sarbanes-Oxley - Accounting - SBDC

Business Credit Cards - Nonprofit Entrepreneurs - Mission Statements

Tax Tips and Resources for Entrepreneurs - Operating Your Startup Business

Real Estate Decisions for Entrepreneurs - Franchising - Selling a Business

Starting a Home Business - Small Business Technology - Business Travel

Business Finance - Advice for Retailers - Entrepreneurship for Scientists

Administrative Professionals / Office Managers - Family Business Advice

Good Businesses to Start - Start an Energy Business - Start a Hedge Fund

Payroll Service Information - Productivity Tips - Bad Economy Advice

Small Business Websites - Search Engine Optimization - Online Reputation

Search Engine Marketing - Social Marketing Optimization - Business Forms

Business in the Jungle - Business in Fiction - Negotiating - Radio Ad Costs

Newspaper Advertising Rates - City-Specific Resources for Entrepreneurs

Small Business Insurance - Global Entrepreneurship - China & Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Features - Acquisition Speculation - Business Book Reviews

Small Business Loans - Studying Entrepreneurship - Social Entrepreneurship

Veteran Entrepreneurs - Useful Web Sites for Entrepreneurs - Dell Deals

Entrepreneurial Resources by State - Resources for Young Entrepreneurs

African American Entrepreneurs - Resources for Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Resources for Asian Entrepreneurs - Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

Resources for Gay Entrepreneurs - Businesses for Sale - Office Supplies

Economics - Lists of Small Business Incubators - Lists of Angel Investors

Lists of Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms - Franchise Opportunities

Recommended Products and Services for Entrepreneurs - Contributors

Get FREE Price Quotes from Multiple Vendors - Business Glossary