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Start a Business in Rocky Ford, Colorado

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

Which Business to Choose?

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 Free 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 How to Start a Collision Services Business guide or our Opening a Mining Equipment & Supplies Repair Business guide.

Don't forget that your new startup will be located in Rocky Ford. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Rocky Ford. Only by spending some time analyzing Rocky Ford demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.

Rocky Ford, Colorado Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
681
5-9 Employees
261
10-19 Employees
171
20-49 Employees
54
50-99 Employees
27
100-249 Employees
0
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Rocky Ford Businesses
1194

As a new Rocky Ford entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Rocky Ford 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
Beauty Salons
3
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
2
Bottled Water Manufacturing
1
Business Associations
1
Child Day Care Services
1
Civic and Social Organizations
1
Commodity Contracts Brokerage
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
2
Electric Power Distribution
1
Electrical Contractors
1
Family Clothing Stores
1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
3
Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
1
Food Service Contractors
1
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Furniture Stores
1
General Automotive Repair
2
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
2
Homes for the Elderly
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
2
Investment Advice
1
Landscaping Services
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
3
Machine Shops
1
New Car Dealers
1
Newspaper Publishers
2
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Office Administrative Services
1
Offices of Dentists
3
Offices of Lawyers
3
Offices of Optometrists
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Photography Studios, Portrait
1
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
1
Sporting Goods Stores
1
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
6

Is a Franchise Opportunity Right For You?

Examine a list of Rocky Ford businesses and you may be surprised to see how many franchises there are in the area. But is franchising the right option for you?

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to investigate buying a franchise. This site has dozens of articles on franchising, such as Franchising Pros and Cons. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Flat Rate Realty. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Travel and Leisure Franchises and Bath Remodeling Franchises.

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

Have You Considered Buying an Existing Rocky Ford Business?

We've created a useful website page for those who want to Buy a Business in Colorado. Follow that link and you might discover several good businesses for sale in Rocky Ford.

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

The Role of the Business Plan

Creating a business plan is essential in maximizing the prospects of your new company. Indeed, 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

If you want more information on writing business plans, we recommend reading The Art of the Executive Summary. A great resource for business planning assistance is the free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in Colorado.

Bring in Revenues

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

Good selling involves demonstrating that your wares meet your customer's needs. Let us help you refine your selling techniques through our many useful sales advice tips.

Anticipating Prospect Responses is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

Never Give Up

Most new Rocky Ford businesses underestimate the number of challenges they will face.

Owning your own business will be a daunting task, but you can do it.

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

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