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Open a Business in Phelan, California

Need help starting a business in Phelan, California? We've got the information you need to open a business in Phelan.

Are You Sure You Want to Do This?

Most new companies do not succeed, in part because the entrepreneur did not have the tenacity and/or the skills to succeed. So, before you open a business, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

Here are three things we recommend you do before you fully commit to starting a new business of your own.

  • Reach out to other entrepreneurs in Phelan. Ask them candidly what it's like to run a business.
  • Peruse Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs. This is one of our more popular articles for folks who want to go into business for themselves.
  • Seek the advice of somebody who knows you well. The people who know you best are often in the best position to tell you bluntly whether you will be a good entrepreneur.

What Type of Business Should You Start?

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 Evaluating Your Idea.

For step-by-step instructions on starting a variety of business types, visit the Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Starting a Dance Club guide or our Starting a Tatoo Parlor guide.

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

Phelan, California Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
272
5-9 Employees
99
10-19 Employees
60
20-49 Employees
21
50-99 Employees
6
100-249 Employees
3
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Phelan Businesses
461

As a new Phelan entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Phelan 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
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
1
Building Inspection Services
1
Child Day Care Services
2
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
1
Collection Agencies
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Convenience Stores
2
Electrical Contractors
2
Emergency and Other Relief Services
1
Engineering Services
3
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
Flooring Contractors
4
Florists
1
Full-Service Restaurants
6
General Automotive Repair
2
General Freight Trucking, Local
1
Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
1
Investment Advice
1
Janitorial Services
1
Land Subdivision
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
8
Newspaper Publishers
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
2
Offices of Chiropractors
2
Offices of Dentists
2
Offices of Lawyers
2
Offices of Optometrists
2
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Professional Organizations
1
Residential Remodelers
2
Retail Bakeries
1
Roofing Contractors
1
Septic Tank and Related Services
1
Site Preparation Contractors
5
Tax Preparation Services
3
Tire Dealers
1
Veterinary Services
2
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
2

Should You Buy an Existing Phelan Business?

An excellent way to get started in business is to Buy a Business in California. Follow that link and you can review several good businesses for sale in Phelan.

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

Forming a Company in Phelan, California

A critical step is ensuring that your business is formed as a legal entity that is separate from its owners. Doing so will shield you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.

When forming a company, you will choose 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. 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 California, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in California. As it turns out, you are allowed to 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 Piercing the Corporate Veil. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Phelan, California, our web page covering Incorporating in California may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in California.

The Role of the Business Plan

A business plan is vital in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Simply put, a business plan is a written description of the future you envision for your business. Starting a business without a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

If you want more information on writing business plans, we recommend reading Business Plan Mistakes. A great resource for business planning assistance is the free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in California.

Next Steps

Most new Phelan 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 Phelan businesses to be successful. We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Phelan entrepreneur who is just getting started or you are already up and running with your new venture.

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