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Start a Business in Waverly, Ohio

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

Waverly, Ohio Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
6690
5-9 Employees
2790
10-19 Employees
1305
20-49 Employees
1350
50-99 Employees
270
100-249 Employees
90
250-499 Employees
135
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
45
All Waverly Businesses
12675

As a new Waverly entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Waverly 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
Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
4
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
1
Bowling Centers
1
Business Associations
1
Child Day Care Services
1
Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
1
Civic and Social Organizations
4
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
2
Community Food Services
1
Computer Systems Design Services
1
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
1
Convenience Stores
2
Convention and Visitors Bureaus
1
Credit Unions
1
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
3
Electrical Contractors
3
Electronic Shopping
1
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1
Engineering Services
3
Facilities Support Services
1
Finish Carpentry Contractors
1
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
Food Service Contractors
1
Full-Service Restaurants
12
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
2
Furniture Stores
2
General Automotive Repair
2
General Freight Trucking, Local
3
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1
Golf Courses and Country Clubs
1
Hardware Stores
1
Home Centers
1
Home Health Care Services
2
Homes for the Elderly
1
Household Appliance Stores
1
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
10
Jewelry Stores
1
Landscaping Services
2
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
13
Masonry Contractors
3
Medical Laboratories
1
Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
1
Newspaper Publishers
1
Nursing Care Facilities
1
Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
1
Offices of Chiropractors
2
Offices of Dentists
4
Offices of Lawyers
6
Offices of Optometrists
2
Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
1
Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
2
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
3
Photography Studios, Portrait
1
Radio Stations
1
Real Estate Credit
1
Residential Property Managers
1
Roofing Contractors
2
Sawmills
3
Securities Brokerage
2
Site Preparation Contractors
2
Solid Waste Collection
1
Solid Waste Landfill
1
Sporting Goods Stores
2
Temporary Shelters
2
Testing Laboratories
1
Tire Dealers
1
Used Car Dealers
1
Used Merchandise Stores
1
Vending Machine Operators
1
Veterinary Services
1
Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
1
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
1
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
1
Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
1

Is a Franchise Opportunity Right For You?

Examine a list of Waverly businesses and it's apparent that franchising has become a very popular way to start a business. But is franchising the right option for you?

We advise the entrepreneurs we work with to consider franchising as an option. We have many articles on franchises, such as Buying an Existing Franchise. Become a franchising expert of sorts by reading more of our Articles on Franchising.

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

Sample franchise opportunities include Subway Franchises and Starbucks Franchises. Alternatively, you can browse franchise categories, such as Accounting Franchises and Moving Franchises.

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

Have You Considered Buying an Existing Waverly Business?

If you have some capital to play with, you may want to Buy a Business in Ohio. Follow that link and you can assess several good businesses for sale in Waverly.

For anybody who wants to buy a business, we recommend reading this useful article: Buying a Business.

Marketing Your New Startup

To grow your Waverly business, having an excellent marketing plan is fundamental to your succeeding.

We have some great resources on this site for entrepreneurs who are working on marketing plans. Smart Branding is an article that will generate a few thoughts on your marketing plan. That's just a taste of the many useful articles we have on Marketing a Small Business.

How to Sell

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

Good selling involves demonstrating that your wares meet your customer's needs. Fortunately, we've got plenty of good advice to help you improve your selling skills.

Closing Sales Techniques is a good article to read, one of dozens in the Selling for Entrepreneurs section of our site.

Improving Your Entrepreneurial Skillset

Successful entrepreneurs recognize that they need to continually improve.

With your business being located in Waverly, Ohio, you will want to take advantage of the many programs available at nearby Ohio universities, colleges and community colleges. It's also beneficial to see if there are any Waverly networking organizations.

Now It's Up To You

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

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

This site is all about helping entrepreneurs in Waverly and elsewhere to achieve real success. We believe entrepreneurship is an amazing engine for job creation in Waverly, neighborhood development and overall economic health.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Waverly, Ohio

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

  • Resources for Waverly, Ohio Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Waverly entrepreneurs.
  • Ohio Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Ohio.
  • Ohio Small Business Development Center - Whether you're starting your business, expanding your business, or just looking to stay in business, the Small Business Development Centers of Ohio (SBDCs of Ohio) can help with professional guidance by connecting you with research, financing sources, and training opportunities.

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