US News & World Reports recently released a list of the seven worst states to start a business. While I won't give away which seven states made the list, I will tell you this: Missouri was not one of them.
In fact, Missouri ranked #14 as a top state to start a business. (You can read the full report by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council here: Small Business Survival Index 2008.)
If you're thinking it's time to be your own boss, if you're thinking it's time to Find Your Freedom, take a look at just a few of the opportunities waiting for you in South Central Missouri:
Shop Rite Grocery and Grill, Plato MO
Located a short drive from Fort Wood, one of the largest Army installations in the United States, Shop Rite Grocery and Grill in Plato Missouri is the perfect family operation. Currently, the store offers a full line of grocery items including deli items, milk, bread and soft serve ice cream along with Hunts Brothers Pizza and a grill area with seating for about 40 people. Plenty of room to add lottery tickets, salad bar, fishing items or scrap booking supplies. The property also includes U-Haul rental franchise and a small two bedroom home back behind the store on 1.5 acres. UC #50480 $289,000
Thompson's RV Park, Lebanon MO
Located just down the street from Bennett Springs State Park, one of the most popular trout fishing parks in the Mid-West, Thompson's RV Park offers RV spots by the day, week, month or the year. There are 4 cabins, dining hall, his/her showers and bath rooms plus room to expand. Currently offered on 4+ acres with the business only for $259,900 or with an additional 3 acres, 3 bedroom home and shop building for $459,900. Add more cabins, canoe rentals, a small store and so much more!
Autohaus Schmidt Auto Repair, Phillipsburg MO
Multi use building located on the outer road of Interstate 44 between Lebanon MO and Marshfield MO. Awesome I-44 visibility for a building that could continue with auto and truck repair or be turned into an antique store, restoration of antique cars, warehouse, wood working shop and so much more! The building is on 5 acres more or less and has a whole list of features: on the main level, you'll find a reception area for the public plus a private office area, half bath with washer dryer hook ups, the main repair shop plus a second section which could be used as a paint booth or as a show room. Upstairs, you'll find a one bedroom apartment, complete with kitchen, living room, bedroom and full bath. Lots of choices here! UC# 50485 $180,000
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Contact Debbie DiFonzo, Broker, United Country VIP Realtyto sell your property or to buy property in Lebanon, Conway, Marshfield, Buffalo, Bennett Springs and the surrounding areas. I specialize in country homes, hunting land, river front property, dairy farms, large acreage and commercial property in Southwest Missouri.417-532-2031 Lebanon MO office phone or email: debbie@ucvip.com
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Hi Debbie! Missouri is a moving forward state, through out the state many positives are taking place where other states are not. Our labor forces seem to be holding because of our job diversity.
Dona - I agree completely! We do have diversity and we have folks living in and moving to Missouri that want to be out side the box! They know we offer them more opportunities to be what they want to be - less regulations, lower taxes, the whole package!
Debbie, It looks as though you have done some homework and also have the businesses to help folks start their own business.
BTW, you left out real estate.....
Thanks Don for stopping by. I moved here from a Chicago suburb - and now own my own business. It's a great feeling and I wish I had even more opportunities to offer people!
Debbie, Missouri did well! And that's a wonderful list, I want to go back and look at it. Thank you for sharing it.
I love it... now you've inspired me to go check the list and make sure Maryland is not one of the 7 worsT
Carole - I was excited to see Missouri on the list. We have St Louis and KC to ground us, but otherwise, Missouri is a rural state.
Margaret - I didn't think it appropriate to mention the "worst" states. :) And it does make one wonder!
Debbie: WOW #14 for starting a place of business. That is great. Hopefully you will start to see your commercial property start to move. I bet there is many opportunities for people relocating to the area. I read a post of yours about MO offering the First Time Home Buyer program. Best of luck with the 2009 home selling and home buying season in Lebanon MO.