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Opening a Business in Trumann, Arkansas

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

What Type of Business Should You Start?

There are many businesses that you can start. How do you know which type of business is right for you? We recommend that you read Finding Your Niche in Life.

If you still are not sure what type of business to start, peruse the Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Opening a Beverage Coolers Business guide or our Opening a Clothing Accessories Wholesale & Manufacturers Business guide.

Always keep in mind that you are starting a business in Trumann. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Trumann. Only by spending some time analyzing Trumann demographics can you decide if there will be strong demand for your business idea.

Trumann, Arkansas Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
231
5-9 Employees
108
10-19 Employees
39
20-49 Employees
36
50-99 Employees
12
100-249 Employees
12
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Trumann Businesses
438

As a new Trumann entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Trumann 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
Ambulance Services
2
Automotive Glass Replacement Shops
1
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
2
Beauty Salons
2
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
3
Child Day Care Services
2
Custom Computer Programming Services
1
Direct Life Insurance Carriers
3
Discount Department Stores
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
4
Electrical Contractors
1
Electronic Shopping
1
Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
1
Floor Covering Stores
1
Florists
3
Full-Service Restaurants
3
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Furniture Stores
1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
1
Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
3
Limited-Service Restaurants
9
Local Messengers and Local Delivery
1
Machine Shops
2
Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
1
Musical Instrument Manufacturing
1
New Car Dealers
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Dentists
2
Offices of Lawyers
3
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
3
Sign Manufacturing
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Tax Preparation Services
1
Tire Dealers
1
Tobacco Stores
1
Used Car Dealers
3
Veterinary Services
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
2

What About Franchising Opportunities?

As you drive around Trumann, you'll see that franchises make up a large percentage of local businesses. But is franchising the right option for you?

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to consider franchising as an option. This site has dozens of articles on franchising, such as How to Franchise. Get a thorough education on franchising by browsing all of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include Beat The Bookstore and Lady of America. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Cartridge Recycling Franchises and Child Entertainment Franchises.

Note on Trumann Franchise Opportunities: To find out if a franchise you are interested in is available in Trumann, you will need to get in direct contact with the franchisor.

Naming the Business

A big decision when starting a company is choosing a company name. Believe it or not, choosing a good company name can be a big contributor to your business success.

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: Naming a Company.

There's one other important factor when naming a business. Since you are starting a business in Trumann, it's critical that you ensure that your company name has not already been claimed by another Arkansas business.

Forming a Company in Trumann, Arkansas

A critical step is ensuring that you are forming a legal entity that operates independently from you. Doing so will shield you from personal liability for business debts and obligations.

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

Incorporating is a very popular way to form a business. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. If you are starting a business in Arkansas, it doesn't mean you are required to incorporate in Arkansas. As it turns out, you can 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 are many nuances to forming a company. We recommend you read some of the educational articles about company formation that are availabe on our site, such as Getting an EIN. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Trumann, Arkansas, our web page covering Incorporating in Arkansas may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Arkansas.

The Art of Selling

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

The key to selling is to set sales goals goals and monitor your progress towards those goals. Let us help you refine your selling techniques through our many useful sales advice tips.

Hiring Telemarketing Firms to Generate Sales Leads is worth reading, as it may give you some good ideas on how to sell your products or services. We have many more good articles on selling that you may enjoy reading.

What's Next?

As an entrepreneur in Trumann, 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.

Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Trumann and throughout the United States . We want to be there for you to answer your business questions, whether you are a new Trumann entrepreneur who is just getting started or you are already up and running with your new venture.

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