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Start a Business in Homedale, Idaho

Are you starting a business in Homedale, Idaho? This article discusses the most important things to consider when opening a business in Homedale.

Choosing the Right Company to Start

An important decision is what kind of business you want to start. To stir your creative juices on what kind of business to start, take a look at 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 Starting an Ice Melting Equipment & Supplies Business guide or our Opening a Party Equipment & Supplies Wholesale & Manufacturers Business guide.

Remember that your new business will be in Homedale. The business you want to start may already be well-represented in Homedale. A critical consideration is whether Homedale demographics mesh well with your startup concept.

Homedale, Idaho Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
150
5-9 Employees
41
10-19 Employees
48
20-49 Employees
15
50-99 Employees
9
100-249 Employees
0
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Homedale Businesses
263

As a new Homedale entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Homedale 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
1
Bowling Centers
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
4
Electrical Contractors
1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
2
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Florists
1
Full-Service Restaurants
1
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
General Automotive Repair
1
Hardware Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
2
Limited-Service Restaurants
2
Mail-Order Houses
1
Newspaper Publishers
2
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Chiropractors
1
Offices of Lawyers
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
1
Residential Remodelers
2
Septic Tank and Related Services
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
1
Testing Laboratories
1
Tire Dealers
1
Veterinary Services
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
2
Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
1

Is a Franchise Opportunity Right For You?

As you drive around Homedale, it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. But is franchising the right option for you?

We highly recommend you look into purchasing a franchise. We have many articles on franchises, such as Franchisees Versus Licensees. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include Ruffin's Pet Centres and The Master Mechanic. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Blind Repair and Sales Franchises and Family Restaurant Franchises.

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

Have You Considered Buying an Existing Homedale Business?

If you have some capital to play with, you may want to Buy a Business in Idaho. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Homedale.

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

Bring in Revenues

Do you know how to sell? In order to attract customers to your new Homedale business, you need to focus on sales.

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.

Sales Prospecting is worth reading, as it may give you some good ideas on how to sell your products or services. We have many more good articles on selling that you may enjoy reading.

Advancing Your Entrepreneurial Skills

Good business owners recognize that what they know now may not be enough to ensure their future success.

With your business being located in Homedale, Idaho, you will want to take advantage of the learning programs at local Idaho educational institutions. It's also beneficial to see if there are any networking organizations for Homedale entrepreneurs.

Moving Forward

As an entrepreneur in Homedale, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.

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

This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Homedale and elsewhere to achieve real success. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Homedale, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Homedale, Idaho

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