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Open a Business in Warwick, New York

Need help starting a business in Warwick, New York? We've got the information you need to open a business in Warwick.

Choosing the Right Company to Start

There are many businesses that you can start. How do you know which type of business is right for you? If you are struggling with what type of business to start, read Good 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 Paintball Equipment & Supplies Business guide or our Opening a Batteries Retail Business guide.

Remember that you are opening your new business in Warwick. Some businesses will do better in Warwick than others. Don't forget to review Warwick demographics to see if there's a market for what you want to sell.

Warwick, New York Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
5200
5-9 Employees
1290
10-19 Employees
645
20-49 Employees
390
50-99 Employees
75
100-249 Employees
45
250-499 Employees
15
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Warwick Businesses
7660

As a new Warwick entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Warwick 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 Glass Replacement Shops
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
3
Beauty Salons
6
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns
1
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
4
Book Publishers
2
Bowling Centers
1
Cable and Other Program Distribution
2
Car Washes
1
Caterers
1
Cemeteries and Crematories
1
Child and Youth Services
1
Child Day Care Services
10
Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
1
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
2
Commercial Lithographic Printing
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
1
Convenience Stores
2
Custom Computer Programming Services
5
Direct Mail Advertising
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
1
Drive-In Motion Picture Theaters
1
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
2
Electrical Contractors
6
Electronic Shopping
1
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Employment Placement Agencies
1
Environmental Consulting Services
2
Fine Arts Schools
2
Finish Carpentry Contractors
2
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
4
Flooring Contractors
2
Florists
1
Food (Health) Supplement Stores
1
Fruit and Vegetable Markets
1
Full-Service Restaurants
21
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
2
General Automotive Repair
6
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
General Rental Centers
1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
5
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
1
Home Centers
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
5
Interior Design Services
2
Janitorial Services
4
Jewelry Stores
1
Land Subdivision
2
Landscaping Services
16
Limited-Service Restaurants
12
Limousine Service
2
Mail-Order Houses
2
Marketing Consulting Services
2
Masonry Contractors
3
Media Representatives
1
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
1
Motion Picture and Video Distribution
1
Motion Picture and Video Production
1
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Motorcycle Dealers
1
Museums
1
Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
1
New Car Dealers
3
New Housing Operative Builders
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nonresidential Property Managers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Office Administrative Services
2
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
1
Offices of Chiropractors
5
Offices of Dentists
8
Offices of Lawyers
5
Offices of Optometrists
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Optical Goods Stores
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
2
Periodical Publishers
1
Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
3
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
3
Photography Studios, Portrait
2
Portfolio Management
1
Professional Organizations
1
Retail Bakeries
1
Roofing Contractors
3
Rooming and Boarding Houses
1
Savings Institutions
3
Securities Brokerage
1
Ship Building and Repairing
1
Shoe Stores
1
Site Preparation Contractors
8
Skiing Facilities
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
5
Special Needs Transportation
1
Sporting Goods Stores
4
Sports and Recreation Instruction
3
Support Activities for Forestry
1
Tire Dealers
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
5
Travel Agencies
2
Used Merchandise Stores
1
Vending Machine Operators
1
Veterinary Services
5
Video Tape and Disc Rental
3
Wineries
2
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
3
Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing
1

Should You Franchise?

As you drive around Warwick, you'll notice that many local entrepreneurs have gone the franchising route. Is franchising maybe a better way for you to start your business?

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Franchise Marketing Support. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include TCBY Systems, LLC and HomePros Home Improvement Specialists. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Car Wash Franchises and Healthy Alternative Foods Franchises.

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

Company Formation in Warwick, New York

A critical step is ensuring 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 corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership or other structure.

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 New York, it doesn't mean you are required to incorporate in New York. In fact, you can incorporate in any state you would like to. For example, it's very popular to incorporate in Delaware, and incorporating in Nevada has become very trendy as well. Don't forget, though, that you will have to register as a foreign entity in all states that you do business in.

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 Piercing the Corporate Veil. You should also consider getting professional assistance from your business lawyer. Finally, if you are starting a business in Warwick, New York, our information on Incorporating in New York may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in New York.

Getting Money to Start a Business

Getting your Warwick business the capital it needs to succeed is not an easy task. The reality is that there is very little funding available for new small businesses, and you have to explore every possible alternative.

Take advantage of our many articles on raising capital, such as Realistic Debt Financing Options.

For Warwick entrepreneurs on the hunt for startup funding, check out our List of New York Angel Investors and our List of New York Venture Capital Firms.

Marketing Your New Venture

To rise above the crowd in Warwick and build your business, having an excellent marketing plan is fundamental to your business achieving its goals.

You can learn a ton about marketing on our site. Advertising Campaigns is a good read to get your marketing juices flowing. There are many more articles on marketing on our site. Visit our Small Business Marketing resource section to see them all.

Now It's Up To You

You have a dream -- starting a business in Warwick. To achieve your dream, you have to persevere, even when the odds are against you.

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

This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Warwick and elsewhere to achieve real success. 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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