What Is It Like To Start A Business in Columbus, OH?

By George Winterset


Columbus is the largest city in all of the state of Ohio. Although the metropolitan area is outranked by Cincinnati and Cleveland, the city of Columbus itself has a greater population reaching 1.8 million people. The city of Columbus ranks #15 in America in populations and makes the city a very popular place to do business. If you are looking to do business in Columbus, Ohio, it could prove to be a most advantageous venture for you and your company. In a recent study of the best places to do business in America by MarketWatch, Columbus came in at #7.

Columbus, Ohio was established in 1812. A fact that few people outside of the area realize, is that Columbus was named after the famous explorer and adventurerChristopher Columbus. I know it seems like a no-brainer, but people really don't put two-and-two together. Since the city was established over 200 years ago, the economic landscape of Columbus has obviously grown. The largest industries of expansion include, but are not limited to: banking, government, education, defense, insurance, logistics, clothing, health care, energy, technology, and medical research. Columbus has some of the best medical research facilities in the country.

Vantage Point Consulting is a sales and marketing company based in the heart of Columbus. The founders of the company view Columbus as a wonderful Launchpad for eager entrepreneurs to hone their skills and by getting their foot in the door in the world of sales and marketing. Since Columbus, OH has several universities and private schools, Vantage Point Consulting Columbus views this talent pool as 'untapped potential.' Since the company is focused on expansion, it only makes sense to recruit from a highly capable pool of college educated, ambitious, and hard-working individuals.

So, if you are looking to start a business in Columbus, or are even just looking to expand your existing operation, Columbus may be just the place for you. Since the population of the metropolitan area of Columbus is close to two million, it only makes sense that you should be able to find a few competent candidates in the midst. When you think about the high unemployment and underemployment rates in the country, coupled with the large population of Columbus, you can see the winning combination. Vantage Point Consulting Inc caters their training to both entry level workers and seasoned professionals looking to make a switch from the corporate world.

If you are looking to start your business in Columbus, there aren't very many additional hoops to jump through in comparison to other markets. You should double check to see if your business even needs a general business license. The state of Ohio does not require all businesses to have one. If your business is in sales or marketing, you should check with the FCC website to view the requirements for doing business in Ohio. Although it may not be different from other states, you should cover your bases. Furthermore, your business may need additional vendors' permits. Again, check the Columbus Ohio Department of Taxation for further information. A quick Google search will direct you to the correct state and local Columbus departments to give you further information.

The expanding economy of Columbus, Ohio has proved to be a valuable asset to Vantage Point Consulting. However, it may or may not be for your particular business. Vantage Point Consulting Columbus chose the city due to the immense and talented emerging workforce, but your business may not require that to grow and become ultra-successful. Do your research and be sure to check all resources for requirements, permits, and licenses before jumping right into it. But once you have, go full throttle and you can definitely get it done in Columbus.




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