Can I get a Grant for my Small Business?
The U.S. government does not provide grants for starting or expanding a small business.
However, the government does offer plenty of free help in starting and improving a small business.
http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/blsba.htm

Where do I register my business name?

What type of business structure is best for me?
http://www.bizfilings.com/products/articles/entity_comparison_table.asp

Where can I request a Tax ID?
www.irs.gov
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html

Do I need to get my business licensed?

You can call your city office or Clerk to find out if you need a license:

Missoula County
Missoula Municipal Code requires businesses operating within the Missoula City Limits to obtain a Missoula City Business License.
City Clerk Phone: 552-6080
http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/index.aspx?NID=129

Ravalli County
Hamilton requires businesses operating within the city limits to obtain a business license.
Phone: 363-2101

Stevensville requires a business license for business operating with liquor, gambling, or fireworks.
Phone: 777-5271

Sanders County
Thompson Falls requires a business license only if the business is in the Food Service Industry.
Phone: 827-6911

Plains does not require a business to obtain a business license.
Phone: 826-3411

Mineral County
Superior requires business operating within the city limits to obtain a business license. Phone: 822-4672

Helpful Business License Guide

Where can I get information on Employee Issues?

Missoula County
http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/missoula/

Third Street Office
539 S. Third Street W
PO Box 5027
Missoula, MT 59806
Phone: (406) 728-7060
Fax: (406) 721-7094