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Book

The small business start-up kit : a step-by-step legal guide

Call Number

  • 346.0652 P1529 2022 (CEN, EAS, MBL)

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Edition

12th edition.

Publication Information

[Berkeley, California] : Nolo, 2022.

Physical Description

463 pages ; 23 cm

Summary

Build a foundation for your business, online and off. Create and implement business and marketing plans. Comply with tax rules, including those affecting home businesses.

Notes

"With downloadable forms"--Cover.

Includes index.

Contents

  • Choosing a legal structure
  • Picking a winning business name
  • Choosing a business location
  • Drafting an effective business plan
  • Raising start-up money
  • Pricing, bidding, and billing projects
  • Federal, state, and local start-up requirements
  • Risk management
  • Paying your taxes
  • Laws, taxes, and other issues for home businesses
  • Entering into contracts and agreements
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management
  • Small business marketing 101
  • Digital strategy : selling and marketing online
  • Planning for changes in ownership
  • Building your business and hiring workers
  • Getting legal and other professional help.

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