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Open a Business in Rugby, North Dakota

Need help starting a business in Rugby, North Dakota? We've got the information you need to open a business in Rugby.

Do You Have Entrepreneurial Drive and Passion?

Most new businesses do not succeed, in part because the founder did not have the entrepreneurial skills and traits needed to succeed. So, before you open a business, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

Here are three things we recommend you do before you fully commit to starting a new business of your own.

  • Speak with other entrepreneurs in Rugby. Get their candid feedback on what it takes to start a successful business.
  • You should read Starting a Company. It's a good read for those who are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur.
  • Talk it over with a close friend or partner. A support network of family and friends can be a great sounding board for good advice before you decide for sure to go into business.

What Type of Business Should You Start?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. You might get some good ideas about what kind of business to start by reading Business Ideas That Don't Make Sense.

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 Paintball Equipment & Supplies Business guide or our Starting a Fashion Designers Business guide.

Remember that starting a business in Rugby has some implications. The business you want to start may already be well-represented in Rugby. Don't forget to review Rugby demographics to see if there's a market for what you want to sell.

Rugby, North Dakota Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
288
5-9 Employees
81
10-19 Employees
63
20-49 Employees
45
50-99 Employees
0
100-249 Employees
3
250-499 Employees
3
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Rugby Businesses
483

As a new Rugby entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Rugby 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
4
Business Associations
1
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
2
Child Day Care Services
1
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Community Food Services
1
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
2
Electric Power Distribution
1
Electrical Contractors
2
Elementary and Secondary Schools
2
Family Clothing Stores
1
Farm Management Services
1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
3
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Framing Contractors
1
Full-Service Restaurants
8
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Furniture Stores
1
General Automotive Repair
1
General Freight Trucking, Local
1
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
Graphic Design Services
1
Hardware Stores
1
Heating Oil Dealers
1
Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
9
Interior Design Services
1
Investment Advice
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
3
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
1
Museums
1
New Car Dealers
2
Newspaper Publishers
3
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
2
Offices of Dentists
2
Offices of Optometrists
2
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
2
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
1
Radio Stations
1
Recreational Vehicle Dealers
1
Residential Remodelers
1
Securities Brokerage
1
Solid Waste Collection
1
Sports and Recreation Instruction
1
Telemarketing Bureaus
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Used Merchandise Stores
1
Veterinary Services
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
1

Have You Considered Franchising?

As you drive around Rugby, you may be surprised to see how many franchises there are in the area. Is there a franchise opportunity out there that makes sense for you?

Our advice is to consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as The Disadvantages of Franchise Ownership. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include Assisting Hands and Leather Medic. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Embroidery Franchises and Meal Preparation Franchises.

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

Forming a Company in Rugby, North Dakota

It's essential that you choose the right legal structure for your new entity. Doing so will shield you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.

The entity you form can be a traditional C-corporation, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an S-corporation.

Incorporating is a very popular way to form a business. A key decision is whether to form and S-Corp or a C-Corp, and you also must decide in which state you will incorporate. If you are starting a business in North Dakota, you don't necessarily have to incorporate in North Dakota. In fact, you can incorporate in any state you would like to. However, if you do incorporate in another state, you'll have to register as a foreign corporation in your home state.

There are many nuances to forming a company. To learn the fundamentals of company formation, browse articles on our site, such as Incorporation Advice. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. Finally, if you are starting a business in Rugby, North Dakota, our information on Incorporating in North Dakota may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in North Dakota.

Do You Need a Business Plan?

A business plan is essential in laying a solid foundation for your business success. Simply put, a business plan describes what you plan to do with the business and how you plan to do it. Not having a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

To learn more about business plans, read Business Plan Contests. A great resource for business planning assistance is the free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in North Dakota.

Raising Money for Your New Venture

Getting your Rugby business the capital it needs to succeed is a difficult chore. In fact, financing your new business may be the hardest challenge you ever face.

On the bright side, this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled Bank Credit Lines.

For Rugby entrepreneurs who want to raise money for a new venture, check out our List of North Dakota Angel Investors and our List of North Dakota Venture Capital Firms.

Now It's Up To You

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

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

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

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