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Open a Business in Goochland, Virginia

Need help starting a business in Goochland, Virginia? We've got the information you need to open a business in Goochland.

Will You Be a Successful Entrepreneur?

Most new companies do not succeed, in part because the founder did not have the tenacity and/or the skills to succeed. So, before you open a business, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

Before you move forward with starting a business, be sure to do these three things:

  • Talk to other entrepreneurs in Goochland. They are usually very willing to share their insights on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.
  • We recommend reading Why Small Businesses Fail. For aspiring new entrepreneurs, it's a must read article.
  • Get feedback from somebody whom you trust. Others sometimes know you better than you know yourself.

Goochland, Virginia Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
238
5-9 Employees
99
10-19 Employees
27
20-49 Employees
18
50-99 Employees
9
100-249 Employees
3
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Goochland Businesses
394

As a new Goochland entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Goochland 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
2
Beauty Salons
2
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns
1
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
1
Business Associations
1
Child and Youth Services
1
Child Day Care Services
2
Convenience Stores
2
Custom Computer Programming Services
1
Direct Title Insurance Carriers
1
Drafting Services
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
1
Engineering Services
1
Facilities Support Services
1
Fine Arts Schools
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Flooring Contractors
1
Food Service Contractors
1
Framing Contractors
1
Full-Service Restaurants
3
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Grantmaking Foundations
1
Historical Sites
1
Home Health Care Services
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
2
Investigation Services
1
Landscaping Services
8
Limited-Service Restaurants
1
Masonry Contractors
2
New Car Dealers
1
New Housing Operative Builders
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Lawyers
4
One-Hour Photofinishing
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
3
Payroll Services
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
2
Residential Remodelers
4
Site Preparation Contractors
2
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1

What About Buying an Existing Goochland Business?

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

If you are going to be buying a business, you may want to read this article: Buying a Business.

Naming the Company

A good company name can give a big boost to a new startup. It might seem like an easy thing to do, but there are many things to consider when naming a business.

We strongly advocate that you make sure the ".com" domain name is available for your company name. Every business needs a strong Web presence these days, and having a non ".com" domain means somebody else may outrank you in the search results for your own company name.

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

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

Forming a Company in Goochland, Virginia

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

The entity you form can be a corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership or other structure.

Incorporation is a very common way to legally create a business entity. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. If you are starting a business in Virginia, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in Virginia. As it turns out, you can incorporate wherever you want. 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 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 Corporate Formalities. You may also want to seek the advice of an lawyer. Finally, if you are starting a business in Goochland, Virginia, our information on Incorporating in Virginia may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Virginia.

Selling Tips

Mastering the art of selling is a must if you want your new Goochland business to do well.

Good selling involves demonstrating that your wares meet your customer's needs. Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

Mastering the Complex Sale is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

What's Next?

Most new Goochland 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.

Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Goochland and throughout the United States . We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Goochland, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

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