The Taos County Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) & The Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN) are pleased to announce the launch of Tools For Business Success-- an invaluable online resource for doing business in Taos.  Fostering new businesses is the most effective tool that government has to boost local economic growth (U.S. Small Business Administration February 2007). “We want to make Taos a great place to start a new business,” says Steve Fuhlendorf, Chief Executive Officer of TCCC. “We’ve added ‘Tools for Business Success’ to our website with a free tool to help entrepreneurs choose the type of business entity that meets their needs, a business start-up kit, sample business plans and small business certification information.” The business start-up kit includes the forms needed to establish a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or corporation. But that’s just the beginning! There’s information on training provided by the regional Small Business Development Center and others, and over 75 online classes available to help start and grow your business. The Government Requirements kit has forms and simplified instructions that businesses need throughout the year. Whenever you’re ready to hire staff, visit the Employer Assistance site for our free Employer’s Kit and to see hourly pay information for 850+ different positions. You can also provide your new employees with a New Hire email that includes all the forms and required compliance notices. If you’re looking for loans, check out the site for Business Funding and to find local lenders that participate in SBA loan programs. Our loan payment calculator will help you quickly determine your payments for the loans you are requesting. There are tools throughout the site to help you better manage your business, including a Business Report Card, financial calculators, a website grader, payroll tax calculator and more. “If you still have questions after visiting our site, we have a Frequently Asked Questions feature where you can ask questions and experts will find resources to help you.” To use these tools, visit http://www.taos.toolsforbusiness.info Contact the TCCC for more information 575-751-8800 info@taoschamber.com     Taos County Chamber of Commerce      Taos Entrepreneurial Network 108 F. Kit Carson Rd                               108 G. Kit Carson Rd Taos, NM 87571                                      Taos, NM 87571 575-751-8800                                         575-770-1079 info@taoschamber.com             www.taoschamber.com               _____________________________________________________________________________________ Doing business in Taos... The Good News Labor Force available, inexpensive and trainable Land availability in and out of town New state of the art hospital Small Taos airport is growing Full service, friendly community banks and credit unions Environmentally oriented Welcoming attitude UNM Taos Campus Bus system along business corridor The weather - four seasons and climate New awesome public library Full convention facilities What works in Taos Art Small agribusiness Film production Labor intensive business Retail with large tourism base Lodging industry Construction and trades Service industry to growing economic base Outdoor recreation based Internet/computer-based Spanish language oriented Alternative medicine Limiting Factors Water Elevation ( 7000 feet ) 130 miles to major airport and ground transportation center Technically qualified work force Short growing season     Types of jobs 32% - Service 28% - Wholesale 20% - Government 6% - Construction 4% - Manufacturing 3% - Transportation, communications, utilities 4% - Finance     Source: NM Department of Labor Click here to visit the New Mexico EDD.