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  • Hi,

    I need a list of the 800 most common small businesses in the United states.
    Here's a small example of what the list would look like:

    Florist
    Hair Salon
    Barber Shop
    Lawn Service
    ...And so on

    NOTE: I'm not looking for a bunch of business categories like an SIC code list. I need the actual business types like I mentioned above.
    The list should be in the same format as above. Plain text is fine. Also please capitalize the first letters of each business like I did above.
    ...And please let me know where you go the data so I can include it in my report.


  • I've gathered a list of approximately 425 US Small Businesses by combining input from several statistical sources. I believe the list to be fairly comprehensive -- it covers the common small businesses. It -could- be expanded to 800 by some creative hair-splitting. For example,
    Current Entry: Manicurist

    Expanded: Men's Manicurist, Women's Manicurist, Pedicurist, Nail Art, Tips

    Most manicurists perform all these services. A much smaller number specialize.

    Which would you prefer?

    Thanks,

    ---larre


  • I think the second list would be OK. Would you let me see a sample of about 20 businesses selected at rondom? (Just to make sure)


  • Some samples:


    Medical:

    Medical Claims Billing
    Medical Equipment and Supplies
    Medical Laboratories
    Medical Records Copying
    Medical Transportation Service
    Medical X-Ray Services

    Random Sample:
    Adventure Travel Agency
    Antique Dealers
    Apparel - Swimwear
    Auto Sales (Used)
    Backhoe Service
    Body Art, Tattoos, Piercing
    Cabinet Makers
    Coffee Kiosks
    Data Processing Services
    Engine Rebuilding
    Fire Damage Restoration
    Gardeners
    Hearing Aids
    Insulation Contractors
    Janitor Service
    Karate Instruction
    Leather Repairing
    Machine Tool Servicing
    Mail Box Rental
    Oil Change & Lube
    Party Supplies
    Pet ID & Recovery Services
    Residential Steam Cleaning
    Screen Printing
    Software Sales
    Swimming Pool Service
    T-Shirt Dealers
    Termite Inspection
    Upholsterers
    Videographers
    Wedding Planners
    Wrecking Service
    Yoga Instruction

    ---l


  • At this point, I have 550 businesses. I doubt that it can be reasonably expanded much further without getting into some pretty exotic specialties.
    ---l


  • Thanks for Asking!

    There are just over 800 small businesses listed:

    Abrasive Blast Cleaning Services
    Accountants
    Acoustical Analysis Services
    Actuaries
    Acupuncturists
    Addressing & Mailing Services
    Adhesive Application Services
    Adult Schools
    Adventure Travel Agencies
    Advertising Agencies
    Aerial Surveying Services
    Agricultural Support Service
    Air Cleaners Dealers
    Air Cleaning, Purifying & Monitoring Services
    Air Conditioning Contractors
    Air Freight Forwarding Services
    Air Quality Monitoring Services
    Aircraft Accessories, Parts & Supplies
    Aircraft Engine Repair Services
    Aircraft Instruction
    Aircraft Rental
    Airline Food Service Contractors
    Ambulance Services
    Amusement Places
    Animal Breeders
    Animal Hospitals
    Annealing Services
    Answering Services
    Antique Appraisers
    Antique Dealers
    Antique Restoration
    Apartment Rental / Property Management
    Apparel
    Apparel - Baby
    Apparel - Big and Tall
    Apparel - Children's
    Apparel - Men's
    Apparel - Natural Fiber Clothing
    Apparel - Swimwear
    Apparel - Women's
    Appliance Dealers
    Appliance Repair
    Appraisal Services
    Aquarium Dealers
    Arcades
    Architects
    Art Dealers
    Art Galleries
    Art Instruction
    Art Therapist
    Artists and Entertainers
    Arts & Crafts
    Athletic Clothing Suppliers
    Athletic Shoe Dealers
    Auctioneers
    Auto Parts Dealer
    Auto Sales (New)
    Auto Sales (Used)
    Auto Wheel Alignment
    Automobile Air Conditioning
    Automobile Brokers
    Automobile Customizing
    Automobile Detailing
    Automobile Inspection Stations
    Automobile Part Supply
    Automobile Rental
    Automobile Restoration
    Automobile Seat Covers and Upholstery
    Automobile Service
    Automobile Starter Repair
    Automobile Towing
    Automotive Roadside Service
    Automotive Transmission Repair
    Baby Equipment Rentals
    Backhoe Service
    Bail Bonds
    Bait Shops
    Bakery
    Bakery Cleaning Services
    Balloon Delivery
    Balloon Tours
    Banquet Facilities
    Barber Schools
    Barber Shop
    Bars
    Bathroom Safety Products Dealers
    Beauty Schools
    Beauty Shop/Salon
    Bed and Breakfast Inn
    Beef Farming
    Beer and Ale Dealers
    Beverage Machine Service
    Bird Breeding
    Board and Care Facilities
    Boarding Houses
    Boat Charters
    Boat Covers, Upholstery
    Boat Repairing
    Boat Storage
    Body Art, Tattoos, Piercing
    Body Care Products Dealers
    Body Waxing
    Boiler Cleaning/Calibration Services
    Book Dealers
    Bookbinding Services
    Bookkeepers
    Booklet Printing Services
    Boot and Shoe Repair
    Bottled Water Dealers
    Brake Service
    Bridal Consultant
    Bridal Shops
    Builders Supply Delivery Service
    Building Inspection Services
    Building Materials Dealers
    Building Movers
    Business Card Printers
    Business Coach
    Business Forms Suppliers
    Business Intelligence Consultants
    Business Schools
    Business Support Services
    Butchers
    Cabinet Makers
    Cable Installation Services
    Cable TV Service
    CAD/CAM Services
    Cafes
    Cafeterias
    Cake Decorating
    Camera Equipment Dealers
    Camper Sales
    Candle Shops
    Candymakers
    Car Washes
    Car Washing and Polishing
    Carburetor Repair Shops
    Careers Advisor
    Carpenters
    Carpet and Rug Cleaners
    Carport Contractors
    Carryout Foods
    Cat Breeding
    Caterers
    CD, Records, Tapes Dealers
    Cellular Phone Sales
    Ceramic Coatings Services
    Certified Public Accountants
    Chain Restaurants
    Charter Bus Services
    Chemical Disposal and Recycling Services
    Child Care Centers
    Child Care Services
    Children's Party Supplies
    Chimney Cleaning
    Chiropractors
    Christmas Tree Farms
    Cigar, Cigarette and Tobacco Dealers
    Cinemas
    Circuit Boards Repair and Service
    Circuit Design and Layout Service
    Civil Engineer
    Cleaning Supplies Dealers
    Closet Organizing
    Clothing Alterations
    Clothing Design Company
    Clothing Resale
    Coal Delivery
    Cocktail Lounges
    Coffee Houses
    Coffee Kiosks
    Coffee Shops
    Coffee, Tea, Spice Suppliers
    Coin Dealers
    Coin Dealers
    Coin Op Carwashes
    Coin Op Laundry
    Coin Op Machine Service
    Collectibles Dealers
    Collection Agencies
    Commercial Aircraft Washing Services
    Commercial Steam Cleaning
    Commodity Brokers
    Communications Equipment Repair
    Computer Backup Services
    Computer Consulting
    Computer Network Consultants
    Computer Printer Supplies Dealers
    Computer Programming
    Computer Refurbishment
    Computer Service/Repair
    Computer/Technology Instruction
    Concrete Contractors
    Concrete Cutting Contractors
    Concrete Suppliers
    Confectionery & Nut Dealers
    Conference Organization Service
    Consignment Shops
    Construction Forms Supplier
    Consumer Electronics Dealers
    Contract Packaging
    Contract Parts Cleaning Service
    Convalescent Care
    Convenience Stores
    Cookie Shops
    Cooking/Gourmet Equipment Sales
    Corporate Fitness Consultant
    Cosmetics Sales
    Cost Reduction Consultants
    Costume Rental
    Court Reporters
    Court Reporting Schools
    Craft Malls
    Craft Supplies Dealers
    Credit and Debt Counseling Services
    Custom Drapery Makers
    Custom Embroidery
    Cyclery
    Dance Studios
    Data Processing Services
    Data Storage Products Suppliers
    Dating Services
    Day Spas
    Delicatessens
    Desktop Publishing
    Diaper Services
    Dietician and Nutritional Counseling
    Disc Jockeys
    Discount Stores
    Diving Schools
    Dog Breeding
    Doll Hospitals & Repair
    Dollar Stores
    Domestic Service Agencies
    Domestic Services
    Doughnut Shops
    Drafting
    Drapery Cleaners
    Drapery Installation
    Drapery Repair
    Drive In Theaters
    Driveway Contractors
    Driving Instructors
    Driving Schools
    Drug Stores
    Dry Cleaners
    Drywall Contractors
    Dynamic Balancing Services
    E-Commerce Consultants
    Educational Services
    Electrical Contractors
    Electrolysis
    Electronic Bookkeeping Services
    Elevator Inspection Services
    Employment Agencies/Consultants
    Energy Conservation Dealers
    Engine Rebuilding
    Engineer
    Engravers
    Escrow Services
    Event Planners
    Excavating Contractors
    Executive Placement Services
    Exercise Equipment Repair
    Exercise Equipment Sales
    Exhaust System Repair
    Fabric Laminating Services
    Fabric Shops
    Fabricating Services
    Facial Salons
    Facsimile Transmission Service
    Farm Equipment Operators
    Farm Equipment Sales
    Farming
    Fast Food Franchises
    Feed Dealers
    Fencing Contractors
    Financial Planners and Consultants
    Fire Damage Restoration
    Fire Extinguisher Sales
    First Aid Kit Sales
    Fish and Seafood Markets
    Fish Hatcheries
    Fishing Ponds
    Fishing Tackle Dealers
    Fitness Consultants
    Floor Covering Dealers
    Floor Coverings Dealers
    Floor Waxing and Polishing Services
    Food Service Supplies Dealers
    Forestry Support Services
    Forklift Sales and Service
    Formalwear Rental/Sales
    Framing & Art
    Franchise Restaurants
    Freight and Trucking
    Frozen Yogurt Shops
    Fuel Oil Delivery
    Fundraising Services
    Funeral Homes
    Funeral Homes
    Furnace Repair
    Furniture Dealers
    Furniture From Recycled Materials Dealers
    Furniture Repairing
    Garden & Lawn Sprinkler Contractors/Dealers
    Garden Accessories
    Garden Centers
    Gardeners
    Gas Stations
    Geologist
    Gift Baskets
    Gift Shops
    Glass Blowing Services
    Glass Coating and Tinting
    Glass Dealers/Installers
    Glassware: Advertising
    Global Positioning Systems Services
    Golf Courses
    Gourmet Food Dealers
    GPS Hardware Dealers
    Graffiti Removal Services
    Granite Dealers
    Graphic Designers
    Graphics Services
    Greeting Card Dealers
    Grocers
    Groundwater Monitoring & Testing Services
    Guitar Dealers
    Gun Dealers
    Gymnastic Studio
    Hair Removal
    Handicapped Transportation Services
    Handymen
    Hauling
    Hay Growers
    Health and Diet Food Producers
    Health Clubs
    Health Food
    Health Resorts
    Hearing Aids
    Heating Contractors
    Heating Oil Dealers
    Helicopter Services
    Here is an alphabetized list of the most common small businesses in the United States. Hobby Shops
    Holography Services
    Home Builders
    Home Health Equipment Rental
    Home Health Services
    Home Improvements
    Home Inspection Service
    Home Rental / Property Management
    Home Theater Dealers
    Home Watch Services
    Honey and Syrup Collectors
    Horse Rentals
    Horseshoeing
    Hospices
    Hospital Equipment and Supplies
    Hot Dog Wagons
    Hot Tub Dealers
    Hot Tub Repair
    Hot Tub Maintenance Service
    Housecleaners
    Household China & Dishware Dealers
    Household Glassware Dealers
    Hydraulic Equipment Repair
    Hypnotherapists
    Ice Dealers
    Illustrator
    Independent Insurance Agents
    Independent Restaurants
    Industrial Machine Maintenance Services
    Industrial Polishing Services
    Industrial/Technical Schools
    Information Consultant
    Inkjet Cartridge Refurbishing
    Inline Skating Products Dealer
    Instrument Installation Services
    Insulation Contractors
    Insurance Loss Adjuster Services
    Interior Decorators/Designers
    Internet Access Centers
    Internet Cafes
    Internet Entrepreneur
    Internet Marketing
    Intranet Consultants
    Investigation Services
    Investment Advisory Service
    Irradiation Services
    Irrigation Systems Dealers
    Janitor Service
    Janitors Equipment & Supplies
    Jewelers
    Jewelry Repairing
    Karate Instruction
    Kennels
    Key Making
    Kitchen Remodeling
    Knitting & Needlework Instruction
    Ladybug Breeding
    Land Clearing
    Land Subdivision & Development
    Landscape Contractors
    Landscaping
    Laptop Computer Refurbishment
    Laser Engraving Services
    Laser Scribing Services
    Laundries
    Laundry and Dry Cleaning Supplies Dealers
    Lawn Mower Dealers
    Lawn Mower sharpening & Repair
    Lawnmowing
    Leather Goods Sales
    Leather Repairing
    Legal Services
    Legal Transcription
    Lift Truck Services
    Lighting Equipment Rental
    Lighting Fixtures Dealers
    Lighting Maintenance and Repair Services
    Lighting Stores
    Lightning Protection Equipment Installation/Services
    Limousine Services
    Linen Supply Services
    Linens & Domestics Dealers
    Lingerie Shops
    Linoleum Dealers
    Linoleum Layers
    Liquor Stores (Carryout)
    List Updating Services
    Loan Brokers
    Locksmiths
    Logging
    Luggage Dealers
    Lumber Dealers
    Lunch Service Catering
    Machine Shops
    Machine Tool Servicing
    Machinery Installation Services
    Mail Box Rental
    Mail Order
    Mail Order Returns Processing
    Mailing List Dealer
    Manicurist
    Marine Equipment and Supplies
    Marine Repair
    Market Research
    Marketing Publications
    Marriage and Family Counselors
    Martial Arts Instruction
    Masonry Contractors
    Masonry Supplies Dealers
    Massage Therapists
    Matchmaking Service
    Materials Handling Equipment Dealers
    Maternity Shops
    Mattress and Sleep Furniture Dealers
    Media Buying Services
    Medial Transcription Service
    Mediation Services
    Medical Claims Billing
    Medical Equipment and Supplies
    Medical Laboratories
    Medical Records Copying
    Medical Transportation Service
    Medical X-Ray Services
    Meditation Studios
    Metal Scrap Dealers
    Microbrewery
    Mini Blind and Window Treatments
    Mink Breeding
    Mobile Auto Glass
    Mobile Home Dealer
    Mobile Home Repair/Restoration
    Mobile Home Supplies Dealers
    Model Shops
    Modeling Agency
    Moisture Control Services
    Monuments
    Mortgage Brokers
    Motels
    Motorcycle Accessories Dealers
    Motion Picture and Sound Recording
    Motor Scooter Dealers
    Motorcycle Dealers
    Motorcycle Repair
    Movers
    Moving Equipment Rental
    Museums
    Music Dealers
    Music Instruction
    Musical Instrument Dealers
    Musical Instrument Repair
    Nail Artist
    Nail Salons
    Natural Pest Control Products
    Natural Pest Control Services
    News Dealers
    Newstands
    Nightclubs
    Non-store Retailers
    Notaries Public
    Nurseries
    Nursery Stock Suppliers
    Office Copier Supplies
    Office Machine Sales
    Office Machinery Rental and Leasing
    Office Record Storage Services
    Office Supplies
    Oil and Gas Extraction
    Oil Change & Lube
    One-Hour Photo Service
    Optical Coating Services
    Opticians
    Optometry
    Organic Food Growers/Supplier
    Organic Gardening Supply Dealers
    Organizing Services
    Outboard Motors Dealers/Repairs
    Outfitters and Guides
    Oven Repair Service
    Packaging Service
    Packing & Crating Service
    Paging & Signaling Service
    Paint Dealers
    Painting Contractors
    Pallet Suppliers
    Parking Lots/Garages
    Party Planning
    Party Sales
    Party Supplies
    Patent Research Services
    Patio & Deck Builders
    Patio Furniture Dealers
    Paving Contractors
    Pay Telephone Operators
    Payday Loans
    Payroll Preparation Service
    PDA Dealers
    Pedicurist
    Pension Administration Services
    Personal Coach
    Personal Concierge
    Personal Safety Instructors
    Personal Safety Products Dealers
    Personalized Label Suppliers
    Pest Control Services
    Pet Grooming
    Pet ID & Recovery Services
    Pet Memorials
    Pet Shops
    Pet Sitting & Boarding
    Pet Supplies
    Petting Zoos
    Pharmacies
    Photo Finishers
    Photographers
    Physical Therapists
    Piano Dealers
    Piano Tuning, Repairing
    Pipe and Cable Locating Services
    Pipe Contractors
    Pipe Inspection
    Pizza Restaurant
    Plant Dealers
    Plaster Contractors
    Plumbers
    Plumbing Fixture Dealers
    Podiatrists
    Pottery Dealers
    Poultry Farming
    Printers
    Privacy Consultants
    Private Investigators
    Private Sports Instruction
    Produce/Fruit Dealers
    Product Design Services
    Product Engineering Services
    Product Evaluation Services
    Product Fulfillment Services
    Product Safety Testing Services
    Propane Dealers
    Psychics
    Public Opinion Polling
    Public Relations Consultants
    Publishers
    Pump Dealers
    Pump Repair
    Quality Control Inspection Services
    Quarries
    Quilters
    Radiator Repair
    Rain Gutter Cleaning
    Rain Gutter Contractors
    Real Estate Appraisers
    Real Estate Title Services
    Realtors - Commercial
    Realtors - Residential
    Records/Document Management
    Recreational Vehicle Dealers
    Recreational Vehicle Parks
    Recreational Vehicle Rental
    Recycling Services
    Refrigeration Dealers/Repair
    Rehabilitation Hospitals
    Rehabilitation Outpatient Services
    Religious Book Stores
    Religious Goods Dealers
    Relocation Services
    Remodeling Contractors
    Rental Service Stores/Yards
    Reprographic Services
    Reptile Breeding
    Research and Development Services
    Residential Steam Cleaning
    Resorts
    Respiratory Treatment Services
    Restaurant Supplies Dealers
    Retirement Planning Services
    Riding Stables
    Roofing Contractors
    Roofing Material Suppliers
    Rotary Die Cutting Services
    Rubber Stamps
    Saddlery
    Safe and Vault Dealers
    Safety Equipment and Clothing
    Safety Training Services
    Safety Valve Testing Services
    Sales Lead Generation & Management Services
    Sales Presentation & Development Services
    Sampling Services
    Sand & Gravel Dealers
    Sandblasting Services
    Sandwich Shops
    Sanitation Service
    Satellite Equipment and Systems
    Saw Sharpening
    Scales - Repair and Service
    Scanning Services
    School Supplies Dealers
    Scrap Metal Processing
    Scrapbooking Dealers
    Screen Door/Window Dealers
    Screen Door/Window Screen Installation
    Screen Printing
    SCUBA Equipment Rental and Sales
    Second Hand Stores
    Secret Shopper Service
    Secretarial Services
    Securities Brokers
    Security Guard Services
    Security System Dealers
    Self Storage Facilities
    Self-Service Laundry
    Seminar Production
    Septic Tank Contractors
    Service Contracts: Appliances
    Service Station Equipment Suppliers
    Sewing Machine Service/Repair
    Shaved Ice Dealer
    Sheet Metal Work
    Shock Absorber Sales/Repair
    Shoe Stores
    Siding Contractors
    Sign Installation Services
    Sign Printers
    Signmakers
    Skateboard Dealers
    Small Engine Rebuilding
    Small Manufacturing - Chemicals
    Small Manufacturing - Clay
    Small Manufacturing - Glass Products
    Small Manufacturing - Metal Products
    Small Manufacturing - Plastics
    Small Manufacturing - Rubber
    Snackbars
    Social Assistance
    Social Therapists
    Sod and Sodding Service
    Software Duplication Services
    Software Publisher
    Software Sales
    Solar Energy Systems Dealers
    Soldering Services
    Sound System Dealer/Repair
    Souvenir Shops
    Specialty Food Products
    Specialty Furniture Manufacturing
    Specialty Greeting Cards
    Specialty Paper Suppliers
    Specialty Transportation Services
    Sporting Goods Dealers
    Sports Activity Centers
    Sports Bars
    Sportswear Dealers
    Spraying Services
    Staffing Services
    Stamp Dealers
    Store Fixture Installation Services
    Stove Dealers (Wood, Pellet, etc.)
    Sun Glasses Dealers
    Surveyors
    Swimming Pool Contractors
    Swimming Pool Service
    T-Shirt Dealers
    Taco Shops
    Tailors
    Tank Installation Services
    Tanning Salons
    Taverns
    Tax Return Preparation
    Taxicabs
    Technical Writing Services
    Teen Clothing & Accessories
    Television Repair
    Termite Control
    Termite Inspection
    Textile Bag Suppliers
    Thrift Shops
    Tile Contractors
    Tile Dealers
    Tire Dealers
    Tool & Die Makers
    Tool Dealers
    Tour Operators
    Toy Crafters
    Toy Dealers
    Trade Show Exhibition Services
    Traffic Schools
    Trailer Hitch Dealers/Installation
    Trailer Repair Services
    Transcription Services
    Translation Service
    Travel Agents
    Tree Service
    Trenching Service
    Trophy Dealers
    Truck Dealers
    Truck Driving Schools
    Truck Painting & Lettering
    Truck Renting
    Truck Stops
    Truss Construction
    Turbine Repair Services
    Turnkey Building & Installation Services
    Tutoring
    Tuxedo Rental
    Typesetting Services
    Typographers
    Ultrasonic Cleaning Services
    Ultrasonic Inspection Services
    Uniform Supply Service
    Upholsterers
    Used Equipment Dealers
    Vacuum Cleaner Dealers/Repair
    Valet Services
    Van Conversion Services
    Vegan Food Products Supplier
    Vehicle Emissions Testing Services
    Vending Services
    Veterinary Services
    Video Equipment Sales/Rentals
    Video Inspection Services
    Video Rentals
    Video Tape Duplicating Services
    Videographers
    Vintage/Retro Clothing Retailers
    Virtual Assistants
    Wallpaper/Wallcovering Dealers
    Wallpaper/Wallcovering Installation
    Warehousing
    Water Analysis Services
    Water Damage Restoration
    Water Haulers
    Water Heaters Dealers/Repair
    Water Purification & Filtration Services
    Water Well Drillers
    Watercraft Dealers
    Watercraft Rental
    Website Designers
    Wedding Chapels
    Wedding Planners
    Weight Control Services
    Welcoming Services
    Welding Equipment Leasing & Rental Services
    Welding Repair
    Window Blinds Dealers
    Window Cleaning
    Window Coverings Dealers
    Window Dealers
    Window Replacement
    Window Tinting and Coating
    Wine Dealers
    Woodworking
    Woodworking Supplies
    Wrecking Service
    Wrought Iron Dealers
    Yoga Instruction


    Sources:

    BizStats
    http://www.bizstats.com

    Entrepreneur
    http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit/0,4763,,00.html

    Business Plans
    http://www.bplan.com

    Thomas Register
    http://www.thomasregister.com/

    Yellow Pages:

    Los Angeles, CA
    Mariposa, CA
    Philadelphia, PA
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Shawnee, KS

    I started with BizStats Most Popular Sole Proprietorships and Industry Categories, plus general businesses listed bPlan and Entrepeneur. I expanded these lists using Yellow Pages categories, and the Thomas Register.
    I hope you find this listing useful.

    Best regards,

    ---larre


  • This looks perfect.


  • Thanks. It's a pleasure to be of service. ---larre


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