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Opening a Business in Paia, Hawaii

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

Is Becoming an Entrepreneur Right for You?

Most startup businesses don't make it, in part because the business owner did not have the perseverance and abilities that are necessary to succeed. So, before you start your business, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

Before you move forward with starting a business, be sure to do these three things:

  • Speak with other entrepreneurs in Paia. Get their take on what it's really like to be an entrepreneur.
  • You should read The Entrepreneurial Personality. It's a good read for those who are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur.
  • Reach out to a trusted acquaintance. That's the best way to get a truly objective assessment as to whether others think you have what it takes.

Paia, Hawaii Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
204
5-9 Employees
42
10-19 Employees
30
20-49 Employees
21
50-99 Employees
3
100-249 Employees
3
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Paia Businesses
303

As a new Paia entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Paia 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
Architectural Services
2
Art Dealers
2
Caterers
1
Child and Youth Services
1
Child Day Care Services
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Convenience Stores
1
Distilleries
1
Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
1
Food (Health) Supplement Stores
1
Full-Service Restaurants
9
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
4
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Graphic Design Services
1
Interior Design Services
1
Land Subdivision
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
2
Masonry Contractors
1
Men's Clothing Stores
1
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
1
Motion Picture and Video Production
2
Offices of Dentists
1
Offices of Lawyers
3
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
1
Periodical Publishers
1
Photography Studios, Portrait
2
Real Estate Credit
1
Residential Remodelers
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
1
Sporting Goods Stores
2
Travel Agencies
3
Used Merchandise Stores
2
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
1
Women's Clothing Stores
4

Should You Franchise?

As you drive around Paia, you may be surprised to see how many franchises there are in the area. Should you be giving franchising serious consideration?

Our recommendation is that you evaluate the possibility of your buying a franchise opportunity. We have many articles on franchises, such as Understanding Franchise Contracts. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.

To learn about specific franchise opportunities, check out our Franchise Directory.

Sample franchise opportunities include ReCeil It Ceiling Restoration and Doughboys Franchising. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Blind Repair and Sales Franchises and Family Restaurant Franchises.

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

Have You Considered Buying an Existing Paia Business?

An excellent way to get started in business is to Buy a Business in Hawaii. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Paia.

If you are serious about buying a business, you may want to read this article: Buying a Business.

Marketing Your New Venture

To rise above the crowd in Paia and accelerate your business, you need a excellent marketing plan.

You can learn all about marketing on our site. Seven Marketing Ideas for Your Small Business 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 priority one if you want your new Paia business to do well.

Not knowing how to sell can result in lost customers and minimal market share. Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

Anticipating Prospect Responses offers some helpful tips on how to sell. It's one of several good articles on our site regarding Entrepreneurial Selling.

Moving Forward

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

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

Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Paia and throughout the United States . We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Paia 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 Paia, Hawaii

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