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Open a Business in Wahpeton, North Dakota

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

Choosing the Right Company to Start

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. To help you decide on a business type, we encourage you to read Good Business Ideas.

For step-by-step instructions on starting a variety of business types, visit the Good Businesses to Start section of our site. For example, you might be interested in our Opening a Used Television & Radio Dealership guide or our Opening a Signs Wholesale & Manufacturers Business guide.

Don't forget that starting a business in Wahpeton has some implications. Think about what needs are currently being underserved in Wahpeton. Don't forget to review Wahpeton demographics to see if there's a market for what you want to sell.

Wahpeton, North Dakota Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
870
5-9 Employees
414
10-19 Employees
318
20-49 Employees
168
50-99 Employees
66
100-249 Employees
36
250-499 Employees
12
500-999 Employees
6
1000+ Employees
0
All Wahpeton Businesses
1890

As a new Wahpeton entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Wahpeton 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
6
Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
1
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
3
Beet Sugar Manufacturing
1
Bowling Centers
1
Business Associations
1
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
1
Child Day Care Services
5
Civic and Social Organizations
2
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
1
Community Food Services
1
Computer and Software Stores
1
Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
1
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
5
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
2
Electric Power Distribution
2
Electrical Contractors
10
Elementary and Secondary Schools
2
Engineering Services
1
Family Clothing Stores
1
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
3
Floor Covering Stores
1
Florists
2
Full-Service Restaurants
6
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
1
Furniture Stores
1
Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Hardware Stores
1
Home Health Equipment Rental
1
Household Appliance Stores
3
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
11
Interior Design Services
1
Jewelry Stores
1
Landscaping Services
4
Limited-Service Restaurants
7
Machine Shops
4
Masonry Contractors
1
Metal Stamping
1
Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
1
Museums
1
New Car Dealers
4
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
3
Offices of Chiropractors
6
Offices of Dentists
7
Offices of Optometrists
1
Offices of Other Holding Companies
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
2
Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
2
Photography Studios, Portrait
1
Radio Stations
1
Real Estate Credit
1
Residential Property Managers
1
Residential Remodelers
5
Roofing Contractors
1
Savings Institutions
2
Securities Brokerage
2
Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
1
Sporting Goods Stores
1
Sports and Recreation Instruction
1
Tax Preparation Services
2
Taxi Service
1
Temporary Help Services
2
Testing Laboratories
1
Tire Cord and Tire Fabric Mills
1
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
1
Tobacco Stores
1
Travel Agencies
1
Truck Trailer Manufacturing
1
Used Car Dealers
1
Vending Machine Operators
1
Veterinary Services
1
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2
Wet Corn Milling
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
2
Women's Clothing Stores
2

Have You Considered Franchising?

As you drive around Wahpeton, it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. But is franchising the right option for you?

We highly recommend you consider franchising as an option. To help you learn more about franchising, we've gathered a ton of articles on franchising, including Questions to Ask Franchisors. 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.

Representative franchise opportunities include Z Pizza and Insty-Prints Printing Centers. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Vending Franchises and Real Estate Franchises.

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

Picking a Business Name

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.

Companies like Starbucks, Apple, Target, Microsoft and Intuit all have strong company names that are easy to remember and have become well-loved brands. Wouldn't it be nice if your new company name got on a similar track?

To get up to speed on what makes for a good company name, we encourage you to read this useful article: Naming a Business.

On a final note, given that you are planning on starting a business in Wahpeton, it's critical that you ensure that your company name has not already been claimed by another North Dakota business.

Marketing Your New Venture

To grow your Wahpeton business, having an excellent marketing plan is fundamental to your beating the competition.

There are myriad resources on this site to help you with your marketing plan. Making the Most of Trade Shows is an article that will stimulate a few thoughts on your marketing plan. That's just a sampling of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.

Learning More About Entrepreneurship

The best business owners recognize that they don't know everything.

With your business being located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, you should investigate some of the many programs available at nearby North Dakota universities, colleges and community colleges. You should also check if there are any networking groups or organizations in which Wahpeton entrepreneurs get together to network and trade their business experiences.

What's Next?

As an entrepreneur in Wahpeton, you won't be working for the boss anymore. You are the boss.

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

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

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