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- Small Business Development Center
- Advanced Business Consulting
- Wood Utilization & Marketing Network
- Training
- Business Success Kit
Ready to get started?
Call the Small Business Development Center today at 728-9234 ext. 211 or email .
MCDC is part of the Montana SBDC network that works with more than 1500 entrepreneurs each year. The SBDC program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Montana Department of Commerce.
Business Success Kit
Get started online today with these easy downloads. These documents are also available in hard copy format at our office.
Business Plan Outline
Our business plan outline offers a detailed guide to assist you in preparing
one of the most important business documents for your business, large or small.
Business Plan Outline - Word
Business Plan Outline - PDF
Cash Flow Projection
Start your financial planning with our cash flow projection Excel spreadsheet.
We are happy to assist you in completing this important tool - just call the
Small Business Development Center at MCDC, 728-9234 ext. 211.
Loan Application
Please visit the Loans page for information
and forms relating to MCDC's loans.
Frequently Asked Questions
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://sos.state.mt.us/bsb/new_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/business_licensing.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