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Open a Business in Oregon, Wisconsin
Need help starting a business in Oregon, Wisconsin? We've got the information you need to open a business in Oregon.
Which Business to Choose?
There are many businesses that you can start. How do you know which type of business is right for you? To stir your creative juices on what kind of business to start, take a look at 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 How to Start a Carpet & Rug Pads, Lining, & Accessories Wholesale & Manufacturers Business guide or our Opening a Horoscopes Business guide.
Don't forget that starting a business in Oregon has some implications. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Oregon. Only by spending some time analyzing Oregon demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.
Oregon, Wisconsin Demographic Information
Oregon has an active business community that includes small businesses, mid-sized businesses and large businesses.
To give you a better feel for Oregon demographics for small businesses, we have tabulated the small business sizes, based on number of employees, for business in Oregon.
Businesses
As a new Oregon entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Oregon 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.
Businesses
Forming a Company in Oregon, Wisconsin
A critical step is ensuring that you form your business as a legal structure. Doing so will separate you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.
When forming a company, you will pick from many company types, such as a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.
Incorporating 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 Wisconsin, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in Wisconsin. In fact, you are allowed to 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 Avoiding Personal Liability in Business. You may also want to seek the advice of an lawyer. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Oregon, Wisconsin, our web page covering Incorporating in Wisconsin may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Wisconsin.
Make Sure You Have a Business Plan
A business plan is essential in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Simply put, a business plan describes what you plan to do with the business and how you plan to do it. Starting a business without a business plan is a recipe for disaster.
If you want more information on writing business plans, we recommend reading Expert Advice on Business Plans. You can also get free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in Wisconsin.
Marketing Your New Venture
To grow your Oregon business, you'll need to have a good marketing plan.
We have some helpful resources on this site for entrepreneurs who are working on marketing plans. Advertising on the Web is a good read to get your marketing juices flowing. That's just a taste of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.
How to Improve Your Entrepreneurial Abilities
Successful business owners recognize that what they know now may not be enough to ensure their future success.
With your business being located in Oregon, Wisconsin, you should investigate some of the many programs available at nearby Wisconsin universities, colleges and community colleges. You should also check if there are any Oregon networking organizations.
Never Give Up
You have a dream -- starting a business in Oregon. To achieve your dream, you have to persevere, even when the odds are against you.
From this point on, you control your own destiny.
Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Oregon and throughout the United States . 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 Oregon, Wisconsin
Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Oregon.
- Resources for Oregon, Wisconsin Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Oregon entrepreneurs.
- Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Small Business Development Center - Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers offer a variety of educational services to small-businesses. The low-cost courses, seminars, and workshops cover both basic and complex topics, from marketing to management techniques to business plan development.
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