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Start a Business in Quincy, Washington

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

Quincy, Washington Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
2667
5-9 Employees
924
10-19 Employees
441
20-49 Employees
210
50-99 Employees
84
100-249 Employees
84
250-499 Employees
42
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Quincy Businesses
4452

As a new Quincy entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Quincy 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 Parts and Accessories Stores
3
Beauty Salons
2
Car Washes
1
Child Day Care Services
3
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
1
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
1
Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
1
Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
3
Electrical Contractors
3
Family Clothing Stores
2
Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
2
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
5
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
1
Florists
1
Food Service Contractors
3
Fruit and Vegetable Markets
2
Full-Service Restaurants
7
Furniture Stores
2
General Automotive Repair
4
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
2
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
2
Hardware Stores
1
Homes for the Elderly
1
Industrial Building Construction
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
4
Janitorial Services
2
Limited-Service Restaurants
5
Machine Shops
1
Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
1
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Motorcycle Dealers
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
2
Offices of Dentists
2
Offices of Lawyers
1
Offices of Optometrists
1
Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
1
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Professional Organizations
1
Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
2
Residential Remodelers
2
Retail Bakeries
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
3
Support Activities for Forestry
1
Tire Dealers
1
Travel Agencies
1
Used Car Dealers
1
Used Merchandise Stores
2
Veterinary Services
1
Video Tape and Disc Rental
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
3

Is a Franchise Opportunity Right For You?

Examine a list of Quincy businesses and you'll conclude that many business owners have opted to buy a franchise, rather than starting a business on their own. So, it probably makes sense for you to consider franchising too.

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to investigate buying a franchise. We have many articles on franchises, such as Common Franchisee Mistakes. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include Off the Grill Franchising and Printwear Xpress. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Soccer Franchises and Bakery Franchises.

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

What About Buying an Existing Quincy Business?

We've created a useful website page for those who want to Buy a Business in Washington. Follow that link and you can assess several good businesses for sale in Quincy.

Before buying a business, be sure to read this article: How to Buy a Business.

Company Formation in Quincy, Washington

It's very important that you are forming a legal entity that operates independently from you. Among other things, forming a legal entity for the business limits your liabilities.

When forming a company, you will select one of many company types, such as a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.

Incorporating 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. Just because you are starting a business in Washington, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in Washington. As it turns out, you are allowed to incorporate in the state of your choosing. However, if you do incorporate in another state, you'll have to register as a foreign corporation in your home state.

There's a lot to know about forming a company. We recommend you read some of the educational articles about company formation that are availabe on our site, such as Why Incorporate in Delaware. You should also consider getting professional assistance from your business lawyer. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Quincy, Washington, our web page covering Incorporating in Washington may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Washington.

Where to Get Money to Start a Company

Raising money to fund your new Quincy business is not an easy task. To obtain business financing, you will need to hear a lot of rejections before you finally find a funding solution that works for you.

Fortunately, this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled Getting a Small Business Loan.

For Quincy entrepreneurs who need startup capital, check out our List of Washington Angel Investors and our List of Washington Venture Capital Firms.

Marketing Your New Startup

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

We have some useful resources on this site for entrepreneurs who are working on marketing plans. Buying Radio Ads is a good read to get your marketing creativity flowing. There are many more articles on marketing on our site. Visit our Small Business Marketing resource section to see them all.

Now It's Up To You

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

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Quincy and elsewhere to achieve real success. We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Quincy entrepreneur who is just getting started or you are already up and running with your new venture.

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