| County | Teller County |
|---|---|
| Corridor | Highway 24 west of Colorado Springs, up Ute Pass |
| Typical buyers | Lifestyle buyers, local operators and tourism businesses |
What Trades Here
Woodland Park serves Teller County residents and visitors heading toward Pike National Forest and the Cripple Creek area.
Restaurants, lodging, outfitters, construction trades, propane and fuel suppliers, and home services make up much of the local business base.
Many buyers here want to live in the mountains and own something that supports that life. They tend to look for companies they can run themselves, often with SBA financing.
Pricing a Mountain Business
Seasonality, winter roads and a smaller local labor pool all show up in a buyer's analysis. Strong year round revenue and a dependable team help offset those risks. Our guide on how buyers price an established business covers how risk shapes the multiple.
Teller County Filings
Woodland Park is in Teller County, which has its own assessor, so the business personal property declaration goes to Teller County rather than El Paso County. State filings, such as closing your Colorado withholding account, are the same statewide.
The Lease and the Building
Commercial space is limited in a mountain town. If you own your building, a buyer may want to lease it rather than buy it, which can leave you with steady rent. If you rent, a long lease with renewal options helps the buyer get financing.
Next Step
Guide services and tour operators may want selling an outdoor adventure company. To see what your company might bring, request a confidential valuation.