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Opening a Business in Bokeelia, Florida

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

What Type of Business Should You Start?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. To stir your creative juices on what kind of business to start, take a look at Evaluating Your Idea.

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 Opening an Iron & Iron Work Business guide or our How to Start a Misting Systems Business guide.

Remember that your new startup will be located in Bokeelia. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Bokeelia. Make sure you fully understand Bokeelia demographics before you lock in on your business idea.

Bokeelia, Florida Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
191
5-9 Employees
27
10-19 Employees
21
20-49 Employees
6
50-99 Employees
3
100-249 Employees
0
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Bokeelia Businesses
248

As a new Bokeelia entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Bokeelia 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 Transmission Repair
1
Business Associations
1
Claims Adjusting
1
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
3
Electrical Contractors
4
Engineering Services
1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
1
Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
1
Flooring Contractors
2
Florists
1
Food (Health) Supplement Stores
1
Full-Service Restaurants
4
General Freight Trucking, Local
3
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Land Subdivision
1
Landscaping Services
3
Limited-Service Restaurants
1
Marinas
2
Offices of Lawyers
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
1
Residential Remodelers
2
Securities Brokerage
1
Siding Contractors
1
Sound Recording Studios
1
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
1

Have You Considered Franchising?

As you drive around Bokeelia, you may be surprised to see how many franchises there are in the area. So, it probably makes sense for you to consider franchising too.

We highly recommend you consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Before Buying a Franchise. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.

You can review hundreds of franchise opportunities by browing our Franchise Directory.

Sample franchise opportunities include Kids At Heart and Butterfly Life. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Vending Franchises and eBay Franchises.

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

What About Buying an Existing Bokeelia Business?

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

If you are serious about buying a business, you may want to read this article: Hold Harmless Agreements When Buying Businesses.

Make Sure You Have a Business Plan

A business plan is critical in maximizing the prospects of your new company. Simply put, 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.

To learn more about business plans, read Find Sample Business Plans Online. A great resource for business planning assistance is the free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Florida.

Bring in Revenues

Mastering the art of selling is essential if you want your new Bokeelia business to do well.

Why should customers buy from you instead of buying from competitors? Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

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

Now It's Up To You

Most new Bokeelia 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 Bokeelia businesses to be successful. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Bokeelia, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Bokeelia, Florida

Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Bokeelia.

  • Resources for Bokeelia, Florida Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Bokeelia entrepreneurs.
  • Florida Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Florida.
  • Florida Small Business Development Center - The Florida Small Business Development Center Network (FSBDCN) is a statewide economic development partnership between higher education and other stakeholder organizations dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and established businesses with the assistance needed to start, grow and succeed, contributing to the Florida economy.

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