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Start a Business in Warrenton, Georgia

Are you starting a business in Warrenton, Georgia? This article discusses the most important things to consider when opening a business in Warrenton.

Do You Have Entrepreneurial Drive and Passion?

Before announcing to the world that you are going to start your own business, consider your entrepreneurial instincts and capabilities.

Because entrepreneurship is not for everyone, we recommend you do the following to help you assess whether you should move forward with starting a business:

  • Talk to other entrepreneurs in Warrenton. Get their candid feedback on what it takes to start a successful business.
  • We recommend reading Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs. For aspiring new entrepreneurs, it's a must read article.
  • Seek the advice of somebody who knows you well. 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 Business Are You Starting?

Choosing a business that is right for you is very important. To help you decide on a business type, we encourage you to read Business Ideas That Don't Make Sense.

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 Starting a Bakery guide or our Starting a Lasers & Electro-Optics Consultants Business guide.

Don't forget that you are starting a business in Warrenton. The business you want to start may already be well-represented in Warrenton. A critical consideration is whether Warrenton demographics mesh well with your startup concept.

Warrenton, Georgia Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
645
5-9 Employees
210
10-19 Employees
105
20-49 Employees
105
50-99 Employees
30
100-249 Employees
30
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Warrenton Businesses
1125

As a new Warrenton entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Warrenton 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
Business Associations
2
Child Day Care Services
1
Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
1
Convenience Stores
3
Couriers
1
Credit Card Issuing
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
1
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Engineering Services
1
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
1
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
1
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Floor Covering Stores
1
Full-Service Restaurants
4
Furniture Stores
1
General Automotive Repair
1
Hardware Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
2
Limited-Service Restaurants
1
Logging
2
Motor Vehicle Towing
1
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
1
Offices of Dentists
1
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
1
Sawmills
1
Support Activities for Forestry
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1

Is a Franchise Opportunity Right For You?

As you drive around Warrenton, you'll notice that many local entrepreneurs have gone the franchising route. But is franchising the right option for you?

Most business experts recommend that you consider franchising as an option. To help you learn more about franchising, we've gathered a ton of articles on franchising, including Credit and Franchise Purchasing. Gain a solid understanding of franchising by scanning all of our Articles on Franchising.

To learn about specific franchise opportunities, check out our Franchise Directory.

Sample franchise opportunities include Manhattan Bagel Company, Inc. and Mile High Karate, LLC. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Convenience Store Franchises and Home Décor Franchises.

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

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.

Company names should be fun to say, and they should help people to understand what you do and how you differentiate yourself in the market.

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

There's one other important factor when naming a business. Since you are opening a business in Warrenton, it's very important that you make sure no Georgia company has already registered the company name you have selected.

Where to Get Money to Start a Company

Obtaining startup financing for your Warrenton business requires strong organization skills and perseverance. The reality is that there is very little funding available for new small businesses, and you have to explore every possible alternative.

To learn about raising money, we recommend you read the fundraising articles on our site, such as 504 Loans.

For Warrenton entrepreneurs who need startup capital, browse our List of Georgia Angel Investors and our List of Georgia Venture Capital Firms.

Getting the Word Out About Your New Company

Whether your goal is to attract Warrenton customers or you plan on selling elsewhere, you'll need to have a good marketing plan.

There are myriad resources on this site to help you with your marketing plan. Customer Loyalty Programs is a good read to get your marketing juices flowing. That's just one of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.

Now It's Up To You

You have a dream -- starting a business in Warrenton. To achieve your dream, you have to persevere, even when the odds are against you.

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

Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Warrenton and throughout the United States . We have a wealth of experience in business start-ups, financing, marketing, sales and more...and we've made all of our knowledge available to you.

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