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Open a Business in Welch, West Virginia

Thinking about starting a business in Welch, West Virginia? This step-by-step guide walks you through the major decisions you should consider before opening a new business in Welch.

What Business to Start

There are many businesses that you can start. How do you know which type of business is right for you? To stir your creative juices on what kind of business to start, take a look at Free 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 Starting a Software Design & Development Business guide or our Opening a Solvents Reclaiming Services Business guide.

Remember that your new startup will be located in Welch. Some businesses will do better in Welch than others. Don't forget to review Welch demographics to see if there's a market for what you want to sell.

Welch, West Virginia Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees 324
5-9 Employees 162
10-19 Employees 90
20-49 Employees 78
50-99 Employees 18
100-249 Employees 0
250-499 Employees 6
500-999 Employees 0
1000+ Employees 0
All Welch Businesses 678

As a new Welch entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Welch 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
Appliance Repair and Maintenance 1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores 1
Bituminous Coal Underground Mining 1
Bowling Centers 1
Building Inspection Services 1
Child Day Care Services 1
Civic and Social Organizations 1
Computer and Software Stores 1
Computer Facilities Management Services 1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) 1
Engineering Services 2
Florists 1
Full-Service Restaurants 2
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services 2
Furniture Stores 1
General Automotive Repair 1
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 1
Hardware Stores 1
Home Health Equipment Rental 1
Hydroelectric Power Generation 1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages 6
Kidney Dialysis Centers 1
Limited-Service Restaurants 4
Natural Gas Distribution 1
New Car Dealers 1
Newspaper Publishers 1
Offices of Bank Holding Companies 1
Offices of Chiropractors 1
Offices of Lawyers 7
Optical Goods Stores 1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors 1
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services 1
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals 1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores 3
Quick Printing 1
Radio Stations 1
Savings Institutions 2
Security Guards and Patrol Services 1
Shoe Stores 1
Solid Waste Landfill 1
Support Activities for Coal Mining 1
Tax Preparation Services 1
Temporary Shelters 1
Video Tape and Disc Rental 1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers 2

Is Buying an Existing Welch Business a Good Strategy?

We've created a handy website page for those who want to Buy a Business in West Virginia. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Welch.

Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: Hold Harmless Agreements When Buying Businesses.

Forming a Company in Welch, West Virginia

It's essential that your business is formed as a legal entity that is separate from its owners. Doing so will insulate you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.

The entity you form can be a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.

Incorporation 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 West Virginia, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in West Virginia. In fact, you are allowed to 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 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 Getting an EIN. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. Finally, if you are starting a business in Welch, West Virginia, our information on Incorporating in West Virginia may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in West Virginia.

Make Sure You Have a Business Plan

A business plan is essential in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Simply put, your business plan is your game plan for how you hope to grow your business. Not having a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

If you want more information on writing business plans, we recommend reading Business Plan Contests. You can also get free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in West Virginia.

Promoting Your New Business

Whether your goal is to attract Welch customers or you plan on selling elsewhere, you'll need to have a good marketing plan.

You can learn plenty about marketing on our site. Dealing with Angry Customers is a good read to get your marketing juices flowing. That's just a sampling of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.

Learning More About Entrepreneurship

Successful entrepreneurs recognize that they need to continually improve.

Given that you are starting a business in Welch, West Virginia, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby West Virginia universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also worthwhile to see if there are any Welch networking organizations.

Now It's Up To You

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

If you choose the right business and love what you do, you will greatly increase your odds of success.

We are here to help Welch businesses to be successful. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Welch, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Welch, West Virginia

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