Small Business Notes
- Business Possibilities
When choosing a what business you want to pursue, there are not only many different kinds of businesses you can run, but there are also a wide variety of business models that you should consider when deciding what is the right business for you.
A good overview of all the kinds of businesses you could start can be found by looking at how the federal government classifies businesses. All federal data are now collected using the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) of Businesses. This system identifies 1170 industries each of which include a number of specific types of businesses. The 1170 industries are grouped into general categories: construction, education and health services, financial activities, government, information, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, natural resources and mining, other services, professional and business services, transportaion and utilities, and wholesale and retail trade.
Click on the industry links to find out more about the economic outlook of each of the industries. Highlighted businesses describe more about running that particular business. This list is also available with the businesses listed in Alphabetical Order.
Construction
Commercial Building ConstructionDrywall ContractorsElectrical ContractorsFlooring ContractorsFraming ContractorsGlass and Glazing ContractorsHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionLand Subdivision ConstructionMasonry ContractorsNew Housing Construction
Oil and Gas Pipeline ConstructionPainting ContractorsPlumbing ContractorsPoured Concrete FoundationPower and Communication Line ConstructionResidential RemodelersRoofing ContractorsSiding ContractorsStructural Steel ContractorsWater and Sewer Line Construction
Education and Health Services
Ambulance ServicesAmbulatory Surgical and Emergency CentersApprenticeship TrainingAudiologist OfficesAutomobile Driving SchoolsBlood and Organ BanksBusiness SchoolsChild and Youth ServicesChiropractor OfficesCollegesCommunity Food ServicesComputer TrainingCosmetology and Barber SchoolsDay Care ServicesDentist OfficesDiagnostic Imaging CentersEducational Support ServicesElementary SchoolsEmergency and Other Relief ServicesExam PreparationFamily Planning CentersFine Arts SchoolsFlight TrainingHMO Medical CentersHome Health Care ServicesHomes for the Elderly
HospitalsJunior CollegesKidney Dialysis CentersLanguage SchoolsManagement Development TrainingMedical LaboratoriesMental Health Practitioner OfficesNursing Care FacilitiesOccupational Therapist OfficesOptometrist OfficesOutpatient Mental Health CentersPhysical Therapist OfficesPhysician OfficesPodiatrist OfficesProfessional SchoolsResidential Mental Health FacilitiesResidential Mental Retardation FacilitiesSecondary SchoolsSecretarial SchoolsSpeech Therapist OfficesSports and Recreation InstructionTutoringSubstance Abuse FacilitiesTemporary SheltersUniversitiesVocational Rehabilitation Services
Financial Activities
Appliances RentalClaims AdjustingCommercial BankingConsumer Electronics RentalConsumer LendingCredit Card IssuingCredit UnionsDirect Health and Medical InsuranceDirect Life InsuranceDirect Property and Casualty InsuranceDirect Title Insurance CarriersEquipment Rental and LeasingFinancial PlannersFormal Wear and Costume RentalInsurance Agencies and BrokeragesInvestment AdviceGeneral Rental CentersHome Health Equipment Rental
Investment BankingLessors of Real Estate PropertyMortgage Loan BrokersNonmortgage Loan BrokersOffices of Real Estate Agents and BrokersPension FundsPortfolio ManagementProperty ManagersReal Estate AppraisersReal Estate Investment TrustsSales FinancingSavings InstitutionsSecurities and Commodity ExchangesSecurities DealingTrust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesVehicle Rental and LeasingVideo Tape and Disc Rental
Government
Administration of Public ProgramsAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentsCorrectional InstitutionsCourtsElectric, Gas, and Other UtilitiesExecutive OfficesFire ProtectionInternational Affairs
Counsel and ProsecutionLegislative BodiesNational SecurityParole Offices and Probation OfficesPolice ProtectionPublic Finance ActivitiesRegulation of Agricultural Marketing and CommoditiesSpace Research and Technology
Information
ArchivesBook PublishersCable and Other Program DistributionCable ProgrammingCellular TelecommunicationsData ProcessingDirectory PublishersGreeting Card PublishersInternet PublishingInternet Service ProvidersLibrariesMailing List PublishersMotion Picture Production and DistributionMotion Picture TheatersMusic PublishersNews Syndicates
Newspaper PublishersPagingPeriodical PublishersRadio NetworksRadio StationsRecord Production and DistributionSatellite TelecommunicationsSoftware PublishersSound Recording StudiosTeleproduction ServicesTelevision BroadcastingVideo Production and DistributionWeb HostingWeb Search PortalsWired Telecommunications Carriers
Leisure and Hospitality
Agents and ManagersAmusement and Theme ParksBarsBed-and-Breakfast InnsBotanical GardensBowling CentersCampgroundsCasinosCaterersCountry ClubsDance CompaniesDinner TheatersFitness CentersGolf CoursesHistorical SitesHotelsIndependent Artists
Independent PerformersMarinasMuseumsMusical Groups and ArtistsNature ParksPromotersRacetracksRecreational Sports CentersRestaurantsRV ParksSkiing FacilitiesSports Recreation GuidesSports Teams and ClubsSports TrainersTheater CompaniesWritersZoos
Manufacturing
Aircraft ManufacturingApparel ManufacturingArts and CraftsBanner-MakingBreweriesCanvas WorkCement ManufacturingChemical ManufacturingClay Product ManufacturingCommercial BakeriesCommercial PrintingComputer Equipment ManufacturingCrochetingCross StitchDistilleriesElectronic ManufacturingEmbroideryFabricated Metal Product ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFoundriesFurniture ManufacturingGlass Product ManufacturingIron and Steel MillsJewelry ManufacturingKnittingLace MakingLucet
Machine ShopsMachinery and Equipment ManufacturingMacrameMetal ManufacturingMetalworkingMineral Product ManufacturingMotor Vehicle ManufacturingNeedlepointPaper Product ManufacturingPatchworkPetroleum RefineriesPlastics Product ManufacturingQuiltingRetail BakeriesRubber Product ManufacturingRug MakingSawmillsSculptureSpinningTapestryTextile Product MillingTobacco Product ManufacturingTradebindingWeavingWineriesWood PreservationWood Product Manufacturing
Natural Resources and Mining
Coal MiningFarmingFishingLoggingMetal Mining
Nonmetallic Mineral MiningOil and Gas OperationsRanchingSupport Activities for MiningTimber Tract Operations
Other Services
Automotive RepairBarber ShopsBeauty SalonsBusiness AssociationsCar WashesCemeteries and CrematoriesCivic and Social OrganizationsConservation OrganizationsDiet and Weight Reducing CentersElectronics Repair and MaintenanceEnvironment OrganizationsEquipment Repair and MaintenanceFuneral HomesGrantmaking FoundationsHousehold Goods Repair and MaintenanceHuman Rights Organizations
Labor Unions and OrganizationsLaundries and DrycleanersLinen SupplyMachinery Repair and MaintenanceParking Lots and GaragesPersonal Goods Repair and MaintenancePet Care (except Veterinary) ServicesPhotofinishing LaboratoriesPolitical OrganizationsPrivate HouseholdsProfessional OrganizationsReligious OrganizationsSocial Advocacy OrganizationsVoluntary Health OrganizationsWildlife Organizations
Professional and Business Services
Advertising AgenciesArchitectural ServicesArmored Car ServicesBuilding Inspection ServicesCarpet and Upholstery Cleaning ServicesCertified Public AccountantsCleaning ServiceCollection AgenciesComputer Related ServicesConvention and Trade Show OrganizersConvention and Visitors BureausCopy ShopsCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesCourt ReportingCredit BureausDrafting ServicesEmployment AgenciesEngineering ServicesEnvironmental Consulting ServicesExterminating and Pest Control ServicesGeophysical Surveying and Mapping ServicesGraphic Design ServicesHazardous Waste CollectionHuman Resources Consulting ServicesIndustrial Design ServicesInterior Design ServicesInvestigation ServicesJanitorial ServicesLandscape ArchitectsLandscaping ServicesLawyers
LocksmithsMarketing Consulting ServicesMarketing ResearchNotariesOffice Administration ServicesPackaging and Labeling ServicesPayroll ServicesPhotography StudiosPrivate Mail CentersPublic Opinion PollingPublic Relations AgenciesRepossession ServicesResearch and Development AgenciesSecurity GuardsSecurity Systems ServicesSeptic TankServicesSolid Waste CollectionSports Tour OperatorsStenotype ServicesSurveying and Mapping ServicesTax Preparation ServicesTelemarketing BureausTelephone Answering ServicesTemporary ServicesTesting LaboratoriesTitle Abstract and Settlement OfficesTravel Tour OperatorsTranslation and Interpretation ServicesTravel AgenciesVeterinary ServicesWeb Design
Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities
Air Traffic ControlAir TransportationBus Transit SystemsCharter Bus IndustryCouriersEmployee Bus TransportationFreight Transportation ArrangementLimousine ServiceLocal DeliveryLocal MessengersMarine Cargo HandlingMotor Vehicle TowingNatural Gas DistributionPacking and CratingPipeline Transportation
Port and Harbor OperationsPostal ServicePower GenerationRailroadsScenic and Sightseeing TransportationSchool Bus TransportationSewage Treatment FacilitiesSpecial Needs TransportationSteam and Air-Conditioning SupplyTaxi ServiceTruckingWarehousing and StorageWater Supply and Irrigation SystemsWater Transportation
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Art DealersAutomotive Parts and Accessories StoresBoat DealersBook StoresBuilding Material DealersBusiness to Business Electronic MarketsClothing StoresCommercial Equipment WholesalersConstruction Material WholesalersCrafts StoresDepartment StoresDurable Goods WholesalersElectronic AuctionsElectronic Parts WholesalersElectronic ShoppingElectronics StoresEquipment WholesalersFarm Product WholesalersFarm Supply StoresFloristsFuel DealersGarden CentersGasoline StationsGift, Novelty, and Souvenir StoresGrocery WholesalersHardware WholesalersHealth and Personal Care StoresHobby, Toy, and Game StoresHome CentersHome Furnishing StoresHome Furnishing Wholesalers
Household Appliance StoresIndustrial WholesalersInternet AuctionsJewelry StoresLiquor StoresLuggage and Leather Goods StoresMail-Order HousesManufactured (Mobile) Home DealersMotor Vehicle DealersMotor Vehicle WholesalersMusical Instrument and Supplies StoresNew Parts WholesalersNews Dealers and NewsstandsNurseriesOffice Supplies and Stationery StoresOutdoor Power Equipment StoresPersonal Service WholesalersPet and Pet Supplies StoresPharmacies and Drug StoresPrerecorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record StoresProfessional Equipment WholesalersSewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods StoresSporting Goods StoresSupermarketsSupplies WholesalersTobacco StoresUsed Merchandise StoresVending Machine OperatorsWarehouse Clubs and SupercentersWholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
If you are interested in finding out what industry a business is in so you can learn more about the industry as a whole, you can search the NAICS database with a word from the business name and it will give you a variety of possibilities for businesses and where they fit in the industry classifications.
- Business Possibilities
When choosing a what business you want to pursue, there are not only many different kinds of businesses you can run, but there are also a wide variety of business models that you should consider when deciding what is the right business for you.
A good overview of all the kinds of businesses you could start can be found by looking at how the federal government classifies businesses. All federal data are now collected using the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) of Businesses. This system identifies 1170 industries each of which include a number of specific types of businesses. The 1170 industries are grouped into general categories: construction, education and health services, financial activities, government, information, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, natural resources and mining, other services, professional and business services, transportaion and utilities, and wholesale and retail trade.
Click on the industry links to find out more about the economic outlook of each of the industries. Highlighted businesses describe more about running that particular business. This list is also available with the businesses listed in Alphabetical Order.
Construction
Commercial Building ConstructionDrywall ContractorsElectrical ContractorsFlooring ContractorsFraming ContractorsGlass and Glazing ContractorsHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionLand Subdivision ConstructionMasonry ContractorsNew Housing Construction
Oil and Gas Pipeline ConstructionPainting ContractorsPlumbing ContractorsPoured Concrete FoundationPower and Communication Line ConstructionResidential RemodelersRoofing ContractorsSiding ContractorsStructural Steel ContractorsWater and Sewer Line Construction
Education and Health Services
Ambulance ServicesAmbulatory Surgical and Emergency CentersApprenticeship TrainingAudiologist OfficesAutomobile Driving SchoolsBlood and Organ BanksBusiness SchoolsChild and Youth ServicesChiropractor OfficesCollegesCommunity Food ServicesComputer TrainingCosmetology and Barber SchoolsDay Care ServicesDentist OfficesDiagnostic Imaging CentersEducational Support ServicesElementary SchoolsEmergency and Other Relief ServicesExam PreparationFamily Planning CentersFine Arts SchoolsFlight TrainingHMO Medical CentersHome Health Care ServicesHomes for the Elderly
HospitalsJunior CollegesKidney Dialysis CentersLanguage SchoolsManagement Development TrainingMedical LaboratoriesMental Health Practitioner OfficesNursing Care FacilitiesOccupational Therapist OfficesOptometrist OfficesOutpatient Mental Health CentersPhysical Therapist OfficesPhysician OfficesPodiatrist OfficesProfessional SchoolsResidential Mental Health FacilitiesResidential Mental Retardation FacilitiesSecondary SchoolsSecretarial SchoolsSpeech Therapist OfficesSports and Recreation InstructionTutoringSubstance Abuse FacilitiesTemporary SheltersUniversitiesVocational Rehabilitation Services
Financial Activities
Appliances RentalClaims AdjustingCommercial BankingConsumer Electronics RentalConsumer LendingCredit Card IssuingCredit UnionsDirect Health and Medical InsuranceDirect Life InsuranceDirect Property and Casualty InsuranceDirect Title Insurance CarriersEquipment Rental and LeasingFinancial PlannersFormal Wear and Costume RentalInsurance Agencies and BrokeragesInvestment AdviceGeneral Rental CentersHome Health Equipment Rental
Investment BankingLessors of Real Estate PropertyMortgage Loan BrokersNonmortgage Loan BrokersOffices of Real Estate Agents and BrokersPension FundsPortfolio ManagementProperty ManagersReal Estate AppraisersReal Estate Investment TrustsSales FinancingSavings InstitutionsSecurities and Commodity ExchangesSecurities DealingTrust, Fiduciary, and Custody ActivitiesVehicle Rental and LeasingVideo Tape and Disc Rental
Government
Administration of Public ProgramsAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentsCorrectional InstitutionsCourtsElectric, Gas, and Other UtilitiesExecutive OfficesFire ProtectionInternational Affairs
Counsel and ProsecutionLegislative BodiesNational SecurityParole Offices and Probation OfficesPolice ProtectionPublic Finance ActivitiesRegulation of Agricultural Marketing and CommoditiesSpace Research and Technology
Information
ArchivesBook PublishersCable and Other Program DistributionCable ProgrammingCellular TelecommunicationsData ProcessingDirectory PublishersGreeting Card PublishersInternet PublishingInternet Service ProvidersLibrariesMailing List PublishersMotion Picture Production and DistributionMotion Picture TheatersMusic PublishersNews Syndicates
Newspaper PublishersPagingPeriodical PublishersRadio NetworksRadio StationsRecord Production and DistributionSatellite TelecommunicationsSoftware PublishersSound Recording StudiosTeleproduction ServicesTelevision BroadcastingVideo Production and DistributionWeb HostingWeb Search PortalsWired Telecommunications Carriers
Leisure and Hospitality
Agents and ManagersAmusement and Theme ParksBarsBed-and-Breakfast InnsBotanical GardensBowling CentersCampgroundsCasinosCaterersCountry ClubsDance CompaniesDinner TheatersFitness CentersGolf CoursesHistorical SitesHotelsIndependent Artists
Independent PerformersMarinasMuseumsMusical Groups and ArtistsNature ParksPromotersRacetracksRecreational Sports CentersRestaurantsRV ParksSkiing FacilitiesSports Recreation GuidesSports Teams and ClubsSports TrainersTheater CompaniesWritersZoos
Manufacturing
Aircraft ManufacturingApparel ManufacturingArts and CraftsBanner-MakingBreweriesCanvas WorkCement ManufacturingChemical ManufacturingClay Product ManufacturingCommercial BakeriesCommercial PrintingComputer Equipment ManufacturingCrochetingCross StitchDistilleriesElectronic ManufacturingEmbroideryFabricated Metal Product ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFoundriesFurniture ManufacturingGlass Product ManufacturingIron and Steel MillsJewelry ManufacturingKnittingLace MakingLucet
Machine ShopsMachinery and Equipment ManufacturingMacrameMetal ManufacturingMetalworkingMineral Product ManufacturingMotor Vehicle ManufacturingNeedlepointPaper Product ManufacturingPatchworkPetroleum RefineriesPlastics Product ManufacturingQuiltingRetail BakeriesRubber Product ManufacturingRug MakingSawmillsSculptureSpinningTapestryTextile Product MillingTobacco Product ManufacturingTradebindingWeavingWineriesWood PreservationWood Product Manufacturing
Natural Resources and Mining
Coal MiningFarmingFishingLoggingMetal Mining
Nonmetallic Mineral MiningOil and Gas OperationsRanchingSupport Activities for MiningTimber Tract Operations
Other Services
Automotive RepairBarber ShopsBeauty SalonsBusiness AssociationsCar WashesCemeteries and CrematoriesCivic and Social OrganizationsConservation OrganizationsDiet and Weight Reducing CentersElectronics Repair and MaintenanceEnvironment OrganizationsEquipment Repair and MaintenanceFuneral HomesGrantmaking FoundationsHousehold Goods Repair and MaintenanceHuman Rights Organizations
Labor Unions and OrganizationsLaundries and DrycleanersLinen SupplyMachinery Repair and MaintenanceParking Lots and GaragesPersonal Goods Repair and MaintenancePet Care (except Veterinary) ServicesPhotofinishing LaboratoriesPolitical OrganizationsPrivate HouseholdsProfessional OrganizationsReligious OrganizationsSocial Advocacy OrganizationsVoluntary Health OrganizationsWildlife Organizations
Professional and Business Services
Advertising AgenciesArchitectural ServicesArmored Car ServicesBuilding Inspection ServicesCarpet and Upholstery Cleaning ServicesCertified Public AccountantsCleaning ServiceCollection AgenciesComputer Related ServicesConvention and Trade Show OrganizersConvention and Visitors BureausCopy ShopsCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesCourt ReportingCredit BureausDrafting ServicesEmployment AgenciesEngineering ServicesEnvironmental Consulting ServicesExterminating and Pest Control ServicesGeophysical Surveying and Mapping ServicesGraphic Design ServicesHazardous Waste CollectionHuman Resources Consulting ServicesIndustrial Design ServicesInterior Design ServicesInvestigation ServicesJanitorial ServicesLandscape ArchitectsLandscaping ServicesLawyers
LocksmithsMarketing Consulting ServicesMarketing ResearchNotariesOffice Administration ServicesPackaging and Labeling ServicesPayroll ServicesPhotography StudiosPrivate Mail CentersPublic Opinion PollingPublic Relations AgenciesRepossession ServicesResearch and Development AgenciesSecurity GuardsSecurity Systems ServicesSeptic TankServicesSolid Waste CollectionSports Tour OperatorsStenotype ServicesSurveying and Mapping ServicesTax Preparation ServicesTelemarketing BureausTelephone Answering ServicesTemporary ServicesTesting LaboratoriesTitle Abstract and Settlement OfficesTravel Tour OperatorsTranslation and Interpretation ServicesTravel AgenciesVeterinary ServicesWeb Design
Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities
Air Traffic ControlAir TransportationBus Transit SystemsCharter Bus IndustryCouriersEmployee Bus TransportationFreight Transportation ArrangementLimousine ServiceLocal DeliveryLocal MessengersMarine Cargo HandlingMotor Vehicle TowingNatural Gas DistributionPacking and CratingPipeline Transportation
Port and Harbor OperationsPostal ServicePower GenerationRailroadsScenic and Sightseeing TransportationSchool Bus TransportationSewage Treatment FacilitiesSpecial Needs TransportationSteam and Air-Conditioning SupplyTaxi ServiceTruckingWarehousing and StorageWater Supply and Irrigation SystemsWater Transportation
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Art DealersAutomotive Parts and Accessories StoresBoat DealersBook StoresBuilding Material DealersBusiness to Business Electronic MarketsClothing StoresCommercial Equipment WholesalersConstruction Material WholesalersCrafts StoresDepartment StoresDurable Goods WholesalersElectronic AuctionsElectronic Parts WholesalersElectronic ShoppingElectronics StoresEquipment WholesalersFarm Product WholesalersFarm Supply StoresFloristsFuel DealersGarden CentersGasoline StationsGift, Novelty, and Souvenir StoresGrocery WholesalersHardware WholesalersHealth and Personal Care StoresHobby, Toy, and Game StoresHome CentersHome Furnishing StoresHome Furnishing Wholesalers
Household Appliance StoresIndustrial WholesalersInternet AuctionsJewelry StoresLiquor StoresLuggage and Leather Goods StoresMail-Order HousesManufactured (Mobile) Home DealersMotor Vehicle DealersMotor Vehicle WholesalersMusical Instrument and Supplies StoresNew Parts WholesalersNews Dealers and NewsstandsNurseriesOffice Supplies and Stationery StoresOutdoor Power Equipment StoresPersonal Service WholesalersPet and Pet Supplies StoresPharmacies and Drug StoresPrerecorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record StoresProfessional Equipment WholesalersSewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods StoresSporting Goods StoresSupermarketsSupplies WholesalersTobacco StoresUsed Merchandise StoresVending Machine OperatorsWarehouse Clubs and SupercentersWholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
If you are interested in finding out what industry a business is in so you can learn more about the industry as a whole, you can search the NAICS database with a word from the business name and it will give you a variety of possibilities for businesses and where they fit in the industry classifications.
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