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Opening a Business in Seymour, Tennessee

Contemplating starting a business in Seymour, Tennessee? We walk you through the process of opening a business in Seymour.

Seymour, Tennessee Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
3339
5-9 Employees
861
10-19 Employees
525
20-49 Employees
252
50-99 Employees
42
100-249 Employees
42
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Seymour Businesses
5061

As a new Seymour entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Seymour 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
1
Automotive Glass Replacement Shops
1
Automotive Transmission Repair
1
Beauty Salons
2
Book Stores
1
Child Day Care Services
5
Computer and Software Stores
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Convenience Stores
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
1
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
1
Electrical Contractors
3
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Environmental Consulting Services
1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
2
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
Florists
1
Framing Contractors
1
Full-Service Restaurants
3
General Automotive Repair
2
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Hardware Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
5
Janitorial Services
3
Jewelry Stores
1
Land Subdivision
2
Landscaping Services
3
Limited-Service Restaurants
11
Locksmiths
1
Mail-Order Houses
1
Masonry Contractors
2
Office Administrative Services
2
Offices of Chiropractors
1
Offices of Dentists
7
Offices of Lawyers
1
Offices of Optometrists
2
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
3
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
3
Recreational Vehicle Dealers
1
Residential Remodelers
1
Roofing Contractors
4
Savings Institutions
1
School and Employee Bus Transportation
6
Securities Brokerage
1
Septic Tank and Related Services
2
Site Preparation Contractors
4
Tax Preparation Services
2
Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
1
Temporary Help Services
2
Tire Dealers
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Used Merchandise Stores
2
Veterinary Services
3
Video Tape and Disc Rental
2
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
1
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
1

Have You Considered Franchising?

Visit the business district of Seymour and it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. But is franchising the right option for you?

Our recommendation is that you look into purchasing a franchise. We have many articles on franchises, such as Understanding Franchise Contracts. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include EagleRider and Jack in the Box Inc.. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Vending Franchises and eBay Franchises.

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

Selecting a Name For Your Venture

Making the right decision when choosing a company name is very important. There are many decisions you'll make now that you can change later, but changing a company name years down the road is not very easy. So, choose a good company name at the outset.

Even if the name doesn't do it by itself, many naming experts believe there should be a story behind the name that ties into your company mission.

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

As a final piece of advice, remember that because you are opening a business in Seymour, it's critical that you ensure that no other Tennessee company is using the business name you want to use.

Don't Skip the Business Plan

Having a business plan is essential in maximizing the prospects of your new company. Indeed, your business plan is your game plan for how you hope to grow your business. Failure to write a business plan makes you more prone to becoming a business failure statistic.

Before you start writing a business plan, we suggest you skim Business Plan Contests. You should also take advantage of free business counselors available to you through your local SCORE chapter in Tennessee.

Raising Money for Your New Venture

Getting your Seymour business the capital it needs to succeed requires strong organization skills and perseverance. Bootstrapping, which means growing the business without outside funding, is the best alternative, but that's not a viable option for many startup plans.

Recognizing this challenge, this site contains dozens of articles on raising money, including one we recommend entitled Borrowing Money from Friends and Family.

For Seymour entrepreneurs with great ambition but a shortage of investment capital, check out our List of Tennessee Angel Investors and our List of Tennessee Venture Capital Firms.

Bring in Revenues

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

The key to selling is to set sales goals goals and monitor your progress towards those goals. The good news is we can help you to make selling a big competitve advantage for your new firm.

Landing Big Customers is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

Moving Forward

As an entrepreneur in Seymour, 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 Seymour and elsewhere to achieve real success. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Seymour, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

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