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Start a Business in Window Rock, Arizona

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

Are You Sure You Want to Do This?

Most startup ventures fail, in part because the founder did not have the tenacity and/or the skills to succeed. So, before you start your business, consider all of the implications of being an entrepreneur.

Here are three things we recommend you do before you fully commit to starting a new business of your own.

  • Talk to other entrepreneurs in Window Rock. Ask them candidly what it's like to run a business.
  • We recommend reading Why Small Businesses Fail. For aspiring new entrepreneurs, it's a must read article.
  • Get feedback from somebody whom you trust. The people who know you best are often in the best position to tell you bluntly whether you will be a good entrepreneur.

Window Rock, Arizona Demographic Information

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

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

Business Size
# of
Businesses
1-4 Employees
45
5-9 Employees
18
10-19 Employees
27
20-49 Employees
33
50-99 Employees
15
100-249 Employees
3
250-499 Employees
0
500-999 Employees
0
1000+ Employees
0
All Window Rock Businesses
141

As a new Window Rock entrepreneur, you may also be interested in the table below. It shows how many businesses there are in Window Rock 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
Car Washes
1
Consumer Lending
1
Credit Unions
1
Electrical Contractors
1
Full-Service Restaurants
1
General Freight Trucking, Local
2
Grantmaking Foundations
1
Home Health Care Services
1
Jewelry Stores
1
Limited-Service Restaurants
3
Newspaper Publishers
1
Offices of Lawyers
3
Professional Organizations
1
Site Preparation Contractors
1
Solid Waste Collection
1
Tax Preparation Services
1
Temporary Help Services
1

Have You Considered Buying an Existing Window Rock Business?

If you have some capital to play with, you may want to Buy a Business in Arizona. Follow that link and you may find several good businesses for sale in Window Rock.

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

Choosing a Company 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.

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: Branding Advice.

As a final piece of advice, remember that because you are planning on starting a business in Window Rock, it's imperative that you check now that your company name has not already been claimed by another Arizona business.

Company Formation in Window Rock, Arizona

It's essential 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 common way to legally create a business entity. Of course, you have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. Just because you are starting a business in Arizona, it doesn't mean you are required to incorporate in Arizona. In fact, 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's a lot to know about forming a company. We recommend you read some of the educational articles about company formation that are availabe on our site, such as Incorporation Advice. You may also want to seek the advice of an attorney. On a final note, since you will be starting a business in Window Rock, Arizona, our web page covering Incorporating in Arizona may be a useful resource if you decide to incorporate in Arizona.

Learning More About Entrepreneurship

Successful business owners know that what they know now may not be enough to ensure their future success.

Given that you are starting a business in Window Rock, Arizona, you should check out some of the many programs available at nearby Arizona universities, colleges and community colleges. You should also check if there are any networking organizations for Window Rock entrepreneurs.

Next Steps

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

From this point on, you control your own destiny.

Our goal here is to promote the vitality and growth of small businesses in Window Rock 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.

More Entrepreneurial Resources for Starting a Business in Window Rock, Arizona

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

  • Resources for Window Rock, Arizona Entrepreneurs - Browse a variety of resources we've collected to assist Window Rock entrepreneurs.
  • Arizona Entrepreneurial Resources - We've gathered state-level entrepreneurial resources to help new entrepreneurs who are based in Arizona.
  • Arizona Small Business Development Center - Arizona�s Small Business Development Center Network is an innovative partnership between the state�s ten community college districts and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The network is the largest and most accessible source of assistance to Arizona businesses with fewer than 200 employees.

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