Owning a small business in Wichita, KS might not be a bad idea, job growth is good, housing has rebounded and the aviation manufacturing capital of the world is on an aileron roll. So consumer spending is up and retail and service sectors are doing fine again.
Code Enforcement said to be a big pain in the ass to local small businesses at least the ones we talked to although we have no real knowledge since that is all second hand smoke, however when you start hearing the same thing over and over there must be something to it. No need to worry about downtown parking tickets, enough vacant buildings allows for streets die parking to visit the areas many Museums and attorneys (parasites) who still have a job downtown.
The entire state of KS had 5.6% unemployment at the beginning of the 2003 first quarter. Add ons in the number of weeks you could draw unemployment has kind of messed up the numbers as KS Senators got that into the relief bill for aerospace workers where auto workers did not. Average ages were good for downtown retail also; 35-44 age represented 16.2% of pop and 45-54 13.2 % and those are our best customers from our history of markets and Kenneth Dyckwolds thoughts. 7.4% Hispanic has moved into the area, most are in auto manufacturing of parts and small machine shops and service businesses. Dallas unemployment is 7%, Kansas City is 5.3% or at least before the roadway-Yellow freight merger and Sprints last round of lay offs.
Wichita for the same period as this study was taken was 6.3% although has been hit again and again by unannounced 200 here 300 there layoffs nearly every Friday since Jan.1, 2003. The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment is a trickery campaign often used with farm labor related areas and is no different there in Wichita. If you are coming into the city they add in by use of this figure another 1% unemployment making employers think there is more skilled labor than exists.
"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|


Seventy percent of US households use the web when shopping... Read More
Want your small business to flip instead of flop?! Statistically... Read More
As a solo entrepreneur or small business owner, one of... Read More
There is a continual trend we are seeing which I... Read More
Attorneys and Lawyers are ruining the franchise industry. It is... Read More
BioTechs even with the latest news had shed over 1000... Read More
Macon, GA goes after garage-gas station conversion detail/hand car washes... Read More
Your grandfather probably told you to "learn something new everyday".... Read More
Anyone in business today realizes both the natural dependency on... Read More
Many of our nations 400,000 franchisees run their businesses out... Read More
Do you have a Business Plan? Congratulations, but you are... Read More
Some things in business are relatively easy to measure ?... Read More
If you don't know what a Virtual Assistant (or VA)... Read More
Just recently, I took a break and caught "The Return... Read More
Most business owners do not think of selling their companies... Read More
What is Business Valuation? The term business valuation is the... Read More
Q: Is the online world the best place to sell... Read More
We all know how glorious those first warm days of... Read More
What does it take to grow a business and run... Read More
You've come up with the best idea since sliced bread,... Read More
Do You Really Need a Toll-Free Number for Your Business?... Read More
Business consulting opportunities might be just what your are looking... Read More
-- Building Credibility Through Success Stories --Successful solo entrepreneurs spend... Read More
Large corporations use employee manuals to both educate employees about... Read More
Many self employed professionals find themselves overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused... Read More
We are noticing an increase in the length of time... Read More
Boston itself covers 50 square miles of concrete and traffic,... Read More
Increase your profit potential by identifying ? and avoiding ?... Read More
People will always stress that having a well researched business... Read More
Hogwash!That's what I say to people who tell me that... Read More
How often have you thumbed through a business opportunity magazine,... Read More
Office support services can range from basic data entry to... Read More
Hi, Charles...here, Your Cap and t-shirt guy From Texas. How... Read More


Send handwritten notes. That applies whether you're a guy or... Read More
In general, all of us know how to accomplish the... Read More
Nothing can drive a business down faster than customers who... Read More
Most business owners know when they need an accountant, but... Read More
The Customer Analysis section of the business plan assesses the... Read More
Are you thinking of starting a small pressure washer business... Read More
Discover How Specialized Cost Containment Creates A New Win-Win Position... Read More
Never underestimate the power of perception! Perception plays a major... Read More
The Dynamics of Daylight Savings Time changes the way we... Read More
A corporate shell could be liken to a house that... Read More
What is a Family Business? A family business is basically... Read More
One of the hidden perks of raising six children is... Read More
Want your small business to flip instead of flop?! Statistically... Read More
Just when the entire state was kissing Wichita goodbye, economically... Read More
What's your job profitability? Do you know?Many business owners are... Read More
There's no question that hard work and a little luck... Read More
1. Know Where You're Going ? Coach Herb Brooks had... Read More
Many job applicants want a job but often do not... Read More
Business owners rarely go into business to deal with the... Read More
It is essential that you fully understand how the fuel... Read More
Before you start a business we encourage you to prepare... Read More
There is a rather famous true story called "Acres of... Read More
Washing the exterior of a truck. Sounds easy right? Well,... Read More
When the recent Games of the XXVIII Olympiad came to... Read More
In the summer, I can't drive two blocks without seeing... Read More
Let's face it, we all tend to get stuck in... Read More
You're pretty proud of yourself! After all, only four months... Read More
Whether you operate a chain of restaurants, a mom-and-pop convenience... Read More
Business checks are available in many styles and varieties. They... Read More
Running a business, whether large, small or in your home,... Read More
Providing high quality customer service is a must for any... Read More
How a donation is different from a sponsorship and what... Read More
I propose this thought on the subject of Franchisee territory... Read More
Small Business |