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Opening a Business in Tonopah, Nevada

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

Will You Be a Good Entrepreneur?

Most startup companies fail, in part because the business owner did not have the tenacity and/or the skills to succeed. So, before jumping into the world of entrepreneurship, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

To determine whether you have what it takes to run a business, we recommend these three steps to help you decide:

  • Speak with other entrepreneurs in Tonopah. They are usually very willing to share their insights on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.
  • 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. Others sometimes know you better than you know yourself.

What Type of Business Should You Start?

An important decision is what kind of business you want to start. You might get some good ideas about what kind of business to start by reading Good 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 Gospel Singing Groups Business guide or our How to Start a Robotics Engineers Business guide.

Always keep in mind that your new startup will be located in Tonopah. Some businesses will do better in Tonopah than others. Only by spending some time analyzing Tonopah demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.

Tonopah, Nevada Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
114
5-9 Employees
36
10-19 Employees
18
20-49 Employees
21
50-99 Employees
3
100-249 Employees
0
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Tonopah Businesses
192

As a new Tonopah entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Tonopah 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
Child Day Care Services
1
Civic and Social Organizations
1
Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
1
Couriers
2
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
3
Electrical Contractors
1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
1
Food (Health) Supplement Stores
1
Formal Wear and Costume Rental
1
Full-Service Restaurants
3
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
Homes for the Elderly
1
Household Appliance Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
2
Limited-Service Restaurants
2
Mail-Order Houses
1
New Car Dealers
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Offices of Dentists
1
Security Guards and Patrol Services
1
Septic Tank and Related Services
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1

Have You Considered Buying an Existing Tonopah Business?

An excellent way to get started in business is to Buy a Business in Nevada. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Tonopah.

For anybody who wants to buy a business, we recommend reading this useful article: Hold Harmless Agreements When Buying Businesses.

Do You Need a Business Plan?

A business plan is critical in maximizing the prospects of your new company. Simply put, your business plan is your game plan for how you hope to grow your business. Not having a business plan is a recipe for disaster.

If writing a business plan is on your to-do list, be sure to read Business Presentations. A great resource for business planning assistance is the free counseling sessions provided by your local SCORE chapter in Nevada.

How to Sell

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

Why should customers buy from you instead of buying from competitors? Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

The Art of Customer Referrals offers some helpful tips on how to sell. It's one of several good articles on our site regarding Entrepreneurial Selling.

Advancing Your Entrepreneurial Skills

Good entrepreneurs recognize that they don't know everything.

As an entrepreneur who lives in Tonopah, Nevada, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby Nevada universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also worthwhile to see if there are any networking groups or organizations in which Tonopah entrepreneurs get together to network and trade their business experiences.

What's Next?

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

If you choose the right business and love what you do, you will greatly increase your odds of success.

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

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Tonopah, Nevada

Here are more links that we believe will help you be successful in starting a business in Tonopah.

  • Resources for Tonopah, Nevada Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Tonopah entrepreneurs.
  • Nevada Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Nevada.
  • Nevada Small Business Development Center - The Nevada Small Business Development Center is a statewide business assistance outreach program of the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They provide an abundance of free and low cost information, assistance, counseling and training for Nevada Businesses.

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