Business Consulting
Can I get a Grant for my Small Business?
The U.S. government does not provide grants for starting or expanding a small business.
However, the government does offer plenty of free help in starting and improving a small business.
http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/blsba.htm

Where do I register my business name?
http://mt.gov/business.asp

What type of business structure is best for me?
http://www.bizfilings.com/products/articles/entity_comparison_table.asp

Where can I request a Tax ID?
www.irs.gov
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html

Do I need to get my business licensed?
You can call your city office or Clerk to find out if you need a license.

Missoula County
Missoula Municipal Code requires businesses operating within the Missoula City Limits to obtain a Missoula City Business License. City Clerk Phone: 552-6080
http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/finance/Licenses.htm

Ravalli County
Hamilton requires businesses operating within the city limits to obtain a business license. Phone: 363-0191

Stevensville requires a business license for business operating with liquor, gambling, or fireworks. Phone: 777-5271

Sanders County
Thompson Falls requires a business license only if the business is in the Food Service Industry. Phone: 827-6911

Plains does not require a business to obtain a business license. Phone: 826-3411

Mineral County
Superior requires business operating within the city limits to obtain a business license. Phone: 822-4672

Where can I get information on Employee Issues?

Missoula County
http://jsd.dli.state.mt.us/local/missoula/
Third Street Office
539 S. Third Street W
PO Box 5027
Missoula, MT 59806
Phone: (406) 728-7060
Fax: (406) 721-7094

Missoula Satellite Office
WoRC/FSET Program
2677 Palmer Street,
Suite 222
Missoula, MT 59808
Phone: (406) 329-1275
Fax: (406) 329-129

Mineral County
Shares with Missoula

Ravalli County
http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/hamilton/
333 W. Main Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: (406) 363-1822
Fax: (406) 363-1823
Job Hot-Line: (406) 363-2726

Sanders County
http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/thompsonfalls/
2504 Tradewinds Way, Suite #1
PO Box 669
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Phone: (406) 827-3472
Fax: (406) 827-3327