Starting a Business in Questa
Startup Checklist
Starting a business and running a business require special skills and knowledge, dedication and determination. Here’s a checklist to help your business thrive and grow.
- Research your business idea/competition/market LEARN MORE
- Determine you legal business structure LEARN MORE
- Write a solid Business / Marketing / Operating Plan LEARN MORE
- Business Plan Development LEARN MORE
- Name your business LEARN MORE
- Register the name with NM LEARN MORE
- Research Trademarks LEARN MORE
- Secure domain name(s) and set up email addresses (There are many options, please research online)
- Create a logo, brand, get business cards, brochures LEARN MORE
- Create and practice your “elevator pitch” to promote your business LEARN MORE
- Contract a website hosting company (There are many options, please research for your personal preference.)
- Have a website designed LEARN MORE
- Set up your business social media pages and plan LEARN MORE
- Apply for your federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) LEARN MORE
- Register in NM; get your Combined Reporting System (CRS) number LEARN MORE
- NM Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) rates by location LEARN MORE
- Village of Questa Business Registration Form LEARN MORE
- Taos County Business License LEARN MORE
- Do you need a state license for your profession of choice LEARN MORE
- Open a business bank account LEARN MORE
- What insurance coverage do you need? LEARN MORE
- Hire employees/workforce resource LEARN MORE
- NM Job Training Incentive Program LEARN MORE
- Set up an accounting system or software (There are many options, please research for your personal preference.)
- Use this Break-Even Calculator, are you including all expenses? LEARN MORE
- Determine your tax obligations LEARN MORE
- Need Funding? LEARN MORE
- NM Business Finance Finder LEARN MORE
- FUNDIT connects projects with funding opportunities LEARN MORE
- Small Business Loans LEARN MORE
- NM LEDA (Local Economic Development Act) Grants LEARN MORE
- Grants and Funding opportunities LEARN MORE
- What is an Opportunity Zone (OZ)? LEARN MORE
- Questa’s Opportunity Zone & Business Park LEARN MORE
- NM Business Incubators/Accelerators LEARN MORE
- NM Business Incentives and Tax Credits LEARN MORE
- Taos Hub for Internet-based Vocation and Education LEARN MORE
- Find a Business Mentor LEARN MORE
- NM Veterans Business Resources LEARN MORE
- Small Business Resources for women LEARN MORE and MORE
- Small Business Resources for minorities LEARN MORE
- Manufacturing Resource: NM Manufacturing Extension Partnership LEARN MORE
- Secure and set up your commercial space (There are many options, please research for your personal preference)
- Purchase inventory, fixtures, supplies (There are many options, please research for your personal preference)
- Set up your credit card processing system (There are many options, please research for your personal preference)
- Install a sign on your business (There are many options, please research for your personal preference)
- Spread the word about your new business LEARN MORE
- Schedule your opening day!
