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Opening a Business in Richfield, Utah

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

Richfield, Utah Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
3479
5-9 Employees
1491
10-19 Employees
861
20-49 Employees
693
50-99 Employees
168
100-249 Employees
42
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Richfield Businesses
6734

As a new Richfield entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Richfield 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
4
Automotive Transmission Repair
1
Baked Goods Stores
1
Beauty Salons
3
Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
1
Business Associations
2
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Commercial Lithographic Printing
1
Community Food Services
1
Computer and Software Stores
2
Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
1
Couriers
2
Credit Unions
2
Direct Title Insurance Carriers
1
Discount Department Stores
2
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
1
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
2
Electric Power Distribution
1
Electrical Contractors
2
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Family Clothing Stores
2
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
Floor Covering Stores
2
Florists
1
Fluid Milk Manufacturing
1
Full-Service Restaurants
7
Furniture Stores
2
General Automotive Repair
5
General Freight Trucking, Local
2
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
General Rental Centers
1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
2
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
3
Home Health Care Services
1
Home Health Equipment Rental
2
Homes for the Elderly
1
Household Appliance Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
8
Interior Design Services
1
Internet Service Providers
1
Janitorial Services
1
Jewelry Stores
1
Landscaping Services
4
Limited-Service Restaurants
11
Machine Shops
1
Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
1
Marketing Consulting Services
1
Motorcycle Dealers
2
New Car Dealers
3
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
2
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
4
Offices of Chiropractors
2
Offices of Lawyers
4
Offices of Optometrists
2
Offices of Podiatrists
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
2
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
2
Photography Studios, Portrait
2
Radio Stations
1
Residential Remodelers
1
Sales Financing
1
Septic Tank and Related Services
2
Shoe Stores
3
Sign Manufacturing
1
Solid Waste Collection
1
Sporting Goods Stores
1
Temporary Help Services
1
Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
2
Tire Dealers
3
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
2
Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing
1
Used Car Dealers
3
Vending Machine Operators
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
2
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
2
Women's Clothing Stores
1

Have You Considered Franchising?

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

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to look into purchasing a franchise. We have many articles on franchises, such as Questions to Ask Franchisors. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.

A comprehensive list of franchisors is available via our List of Franchise Opportunities.

Representative franchise opportunities include Signs By Tomorrow and Gourmet Cup. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Seafood Restaurant Franchises and Employment and Staffing Franchises.

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

Choosing a Company Name

Making the right decision when choosing a company name is very important. There are many decisions you'll make now that you can change later, but changing a company name years down the road is not very easy. So, choose a good company name at the outset.

Companies like Starbucks, Apple, Target, Microsoft and Intuit all have strong company names that are easy to remember and have become well-loved brands. Wouldn't it be nice if your new company name got on a similar track?

For other considerations regarding naming a company, we recommend this article: Naming a Company.

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

Do You Need a Business Plan?

A business plan is critical in maximizing the prospects of your new company. Indeed, your business plan is your game plan for how you hope to grow your business. Failure to write a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

Before you start writing a business plan, we suggest you skim Business Plan Contests. A great resource for business planning assistance is the free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in Utah.

Marketing Your New Venture

To rise above the crowd in Richfield and build your business, you'll need to have a good marketing plan.

We have some useful resources on this site for entrepreneurs who are working on marketing plans. Radio Ads 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 Richfield business to do well.

So what does it take to bring in more prospects and close more business? Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

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

Learning More About Entrepreneurship

The best entrepreneurs know that what they know now may not be enough to ensure their future success.

As an entrepreneur who lives in Richfield, Utah, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby Utah universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also beneficial to see if there are any Richfield networking organizations.

Moving Forward

Most new Richfield 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 Richfield 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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