Starting a Business in Colorado and Writing a Business Plan
The Colorado Business Resource Book from SBDC has information on forming a legal business structure: Colorado Business Resource Book
Small Business Administration’s Business Guide: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
Southern Colorado Small Business Development Resources and Counseling: https://www.southerncoloradosbdc.org
Registering a Business Name
Visit the Colorado Secretary of State website to learn how to register your business name: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/businessHome.html
Do You Need an EIN?
Check with the IRS: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/do-you-need-an-ein
Apply for Permits, Business License, and Sales Tax Permit
Contact local governments directly:
Custer County: http://www.custercountygov.com/index.php?pg=permits
Westcliffe: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/townofwestcliffe/permits-licenses-forms
Silver Cliff: https://www.silvercliffco.com/contacts
Business Taxes
Colorado Department of Revenue’s website on business taxes: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/tax/businesses-page
Small Business Insurance
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ page on Small Business Insurance: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/small-business-insurance
County Demographics
The Custer County Demographic Profile was created using the State Demography Office’s dash here: https://gis.dola.colorado.gov/apps/ProfileDashboard2/
Click here to download the Custer County Demographic Profile generated in May 2019.