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Open a Business in Moorpark, California

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

Are You Ready for the Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur?

Running your own business is hard work, much harder than working as an employee. Are you positive you want to go into business for yourself?

While entrepreneurship has become a popular career choice, we recommend you do the following before you take the plunge:

  • Talk to other entrepreneurs in Moorpark. Listen closely to their experiences and see if you think you too can be successful.
  • We recommend reading Should You Become an Entrepreneur?. For aspiring new entrepreneurs, it's a must read article.
  • Have a candid conversation with friends and family. Ask them directly: Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Listen carefully to their answer, as they presumably know your strengths and weaknesses.

Moorpark, California Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
1139
5-9 Employees
324
10-19 Employees
252
20-49 Employees
156
50-99 Employees
78
100-249 Employees
30
250-499 Employees
21
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
3
All Moorpark Businesses
2003

As a new Moorpark entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Moorpark 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
Advertising Agencies
2
Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing
1
Ambulance Services
1
Appliance Repair and Maintenance
1
Art Dealers
1
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
1
Automobile Driving Schools
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
2
Beauty Salons
4
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
1
Business Associations
1
Car Washes
1
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
1
Caterers
1
Child Day Care Services
6
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Claims Adjusting
1
Commercial Lithographic Printing
1
Computer and Software Stores
2
Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
1
Computer Systems Design Services
6
Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
2
Convenience Stores
4
Convention and Trade Show Organizers
1
Couriers
1
Custom Computer Programming Services
9
Diagnostic Imaging Centers
1
Discount Department Stores
2
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
4
Electric Power Distribution
1
Electrical Contractors
7
Electronic Shopping
2
Environmental Consulting Services
1
Family Clothing Stores
1
Farm Management Services
1
Fine Arts Schools
3
Finish Carpentry Contractors
4
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
Flooring Contractors
1
Food (Health) Supplement Stores
1
Food Service Contractors
2
Full-Service Restaurants
23
General Automotive Repair
5
General Warehousing and Storage
1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
2
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing
1
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
2
Hardware Stores
2
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
1
Home Centers
1
Home Health Care Services
3
Home Health Equipment Rental
4
Industrial Mold Manufacturing
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
6
Interior Design Services
4
Internet Service Providers
2
Investigation Services
1
Investment Advice
6
Janitorial Services
4
Land Subdivision
1
Landscape Architectural Services
2
Landscaping Services
10
Limited-Service Restaurants
25
Machine Shops
9
Mail-Order Houses
1
Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
1
Masonry Contractors
1
Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
4
Motion Picture and Video Production
5
Motor and Generator Manufacturing
1
Motorcycle Dealers
2
Musical Groups and Artists
2
Nail Salons
1
News Syndicates
1
Office Administrative Services
4
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
5
Offices of Chiropractors
3
Offices of Dentists
8
Offices of Lawyers
4
Offices of Optometrists
1
Offices of Podiatrists
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Optical Goods Stores
1
Packaging and Labeling Services
1
Packaging Machinery Manufacturing
2
Packing and Crating
1
Paint and Coating Manufacturing
1
Payroll Services
1
Periodical Publishers
1
Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
1
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
4
Photography Studios, Portrait
4
Precision Turned Product Manufacturing
1
Radio Networks
1
Radio Stations
1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
3
Real Estate Credit
3
Remediation Services
3
Residential Property Managers
5
Residential Remodelers
10
Roofing Contractors
2
Savings Institutions
2
Securities Brokerage
1
Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing
1
Septic Tank and Related Services
1
Shoe Stores
2
Site Preparation Contractors
10
Software Publishers
2
Sporting Goods Stores
2
Sports and Recreation Instruction
3
Testing Laboratories
1
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
1
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
2
Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
1
Travel Agencies
3
Used Merchandise Stores
1
Veterinary Services
5
Video Tape and Disc Rental
3
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
3
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1

Have You Considered Franchising?

As you drive around Moorpark, you'll see that franchises make up a large percentage of local businesses. But is franchising the right option for you?

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

A comprehensive list of franchisors is available via our List of Franchise Opportunities.

Representative franchise opportunities include Park Inn and The Income Tax Place. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Tax Preparation Franchises and Child Safety Franchises.

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

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.

Before you decide on a company name, run it by some prospective customers and see what they think. If they don't like it, it's probably a good idea to go back to the drawing board.

Numerous company naming issues are discussed in more detail in this article: Branding Advice.

There's one other important factor when naming a business. Since you are starting a business in Moorpark, it's critical that you ensure that no California company has already registered the company name you have selected.

Make Sure You Have a Business Plan

A business plan is vital in laying a solid foundation for your business success. In effect, a business plan describes what you plan to do with the business and how you plan to do it. Starting a business without a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

To learn more about business plans, read Free Business Plan Templates. You should also take advantage of free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in California.

How to Improve Your Entrepreneurial Abilities

Successful entrepreneurs recognize that they need to continually improve.

With your business being located in Moorpark, California, you should check out some of the many programs available at nearby California universities, colleges and community colleges. Another way to keep up on your entrepreneurial education is to investigate Moorpark networking organizations.

Never Give Up

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

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

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

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