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Start a Business in Red Bud, Illinois

Are you starting a business in Red Bud, Illinois? This article discusses the most important things to consider when opening a business in Red Bud.

Do You Have Entrepreneurial Drive and Passion?

Most new companies fail, in part because the founder did not have the perseverance and abilities that are necessary to succeed. So, before jumping into the world of entrepreneurship, 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.

  • Talk to other entrepreneurs in Red Bud. Get their candid feedback on what it takes to start a successful business.
  • We recommend reading Why Small Businesses Fail. For aspiring new entrepreneurs, it's a must read article.
  • Get feedback from somebody whom you trust. A support network of family and friends can be a great sounding board for good advice before you decide for sure to go into business.

Red Bud, Illinois Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
339
5-9 Employees
99
10-19 Employees
84
20-49 Employees
63
50-99 Employees
9
100-249 Employees
12
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Red Bud Businesses
606

As a new Red Bud entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Red Bud 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
Ambulance Services
1
Automotive Exhaust System Repair
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
1
Baked Goods Stores
1
Beauty Salons
2
Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
1
Boat Dealers
1
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
1
Commercial Photography
1
Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
1
Custom Computer Programming Services
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
3
Educational Support Services
1
Elementary and Secondary Schools
2
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
1
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
Floor Covering Stores
1
Flooring Contractors
1
Florists
2
Full-Service Restaurants
6
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
2
General Automotive Repair
4
General Freight Trucking, Local
3
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Homes for the Elderly
1
Interior Design Services
1
Landscaping Services
6
Limited-Service Restaurants
4
Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
1
Machine Shops
2
Masonry Contractors
3
New Car Dealers
2
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Chiropractors
2
Offices of Dentists
3
Offices of Lawyers
2
Offices of Optometrists
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
2
Prepress Services
1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
1
Real Estate Credit
1
Residential Remodelers
5
Roofing Contractors
1
School and Employee Bus Transportation
1
Securities Brokerage
2
Site Preparation Contractors
2
Tax Preparation Services
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Used Car Dealers
2
Veterinary Services
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
1
Wineries
1
Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
1

Should You Franchise?

As you drive around Red Bud, you may be surprised to see how many franchises there are in the area. But is franchising the right option for you?

We highly recommend you consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Franchising Mistakes. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Representative franchise opportunities include UBuildIt and Big Apple Bagels. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Fast Food Franchises and Pizza Franchises.

Note on Red Bud Franchise Opportunities: To find out if a franchise you are interested in is available in Red Bud, you will need to get in direct contact with the franchisor.

Should You Buy an Existing Red Bud Business?

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

Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: How to Buy a Business.

Choosing a Company Name

A big decision when starting a company is choosing a company name. Believe it or not, choosing a good company name can be a big contributor to your business success.

Even if the name doesn't do it by itself, many naming experts believe there should be a story behind the name that ties into your company mission.

To get up to speed on what makes for a good company name, we encourage you to read this useful article: Naming a Business.

As a final piece of advice, remember that because you are opening a business in Red Bud, it's imperative that you check now that no other Illinois company is using the business name you want to use.

Company Formation in Red Bud, Illinois

It's essential that your business is formed as a legal entity that is separate from its owners. Among other things, forming a legal entity for the business limits your liabilities.

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. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. Just because you are starting a business in Illinois, it doesn't mean you are required to incorporate in Illinois. As it turns out, you can 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's a lot to know about 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 should also consider getting professional assistance from your business lawyer. Finally, if you are starting a business in Red Bud, Illinois, our information on Incorporating in Illinois may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Illinois.

Getting Money to Start a Business

Getting your Red Bud 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.

Fortunately, this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled 504 Loans.

For Red Bud entrepreneurs who need startup capital, check out our List of Illinois Angel Investors and our List of Illinois Venture Capital Firms.

Now It's Up To You

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

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

We are here to help Red Bud 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.

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