Montana is on the rise. In Q3 of 2015, Montana was expanding at a rate of 3.5%. That was nearly double the national average of that time, at 1.9%.

Montana is particularly appealing to small business owners. A staggering 97.4% of businesses in Montana are small businesses. Small business is a major boon for Montana, which employs 67.4% of the state’s workforce.

Here are a few things to think about to help you start a business in Montana.

Find Your Niche

No matter how friendly someplace is towards small businesses, you still need to stand out. The first step in learning how to start a business in Montana is deciding what kind of business you want to open.…