These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Free coaching and classes
WNMU Small Business Development Center (NM SBDC)
Free small business coaching and low-cost classes
(575) 538-6320
Watts Hall, 500 18th Street, Room 107, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (appointments encouraged)
Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments (SWNMCOG)
CO.STARTERS small business class (10 weeks)
575-956-1295
1203 N Hudson St, Second Floor, Silver City · Office Mon-Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm
SCORE Las Cruces
Free volunteer business mentoring
(575) 524-1968
150 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
575-519-4859
Silver City
2Loans and savings
Small loans for people who can't get a bank loan:
WESST - Las Cruces
Small business training, consulting and microloans ($500-$150,000)
(575) 541-1583
211 N Water Street, Las Cruces
Matched savings that can be used to start a business:
Prosperity Works
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matched savings
505-217-2747
909 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque
3Before they start
A business license may be needed from the town or county.
On SSI, SSDI, SNAP or Medicaid? Business income must be reported.
Social Security Administration - Ticket to Work Help Line
Free work help and benefits counseling (WIPA) for SSI/SSDI recipients
866-968-7842
· Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Eastern
Use the guide "Needs help filing taxes or getting a tax refund".
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575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.