Many people dream of starting a business, but fear that without an MBA they'll get lost in the maze of government red tape. Here's the handbook they need. Step-by-step, The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California outlines how to set up a business in the Golden State quickly and easily, pointing out the hurdles, fees and forms along the way. In language that is clear, readable and straight to the point, the book explains how to: § choose the best business structure § write an effective business plan § file the right forms in the right place § be prepared for, and file, the required taxes § acquire good bookkeeping and accounting habits This completely revamped and updated book provides the latest rules and regulations, all the required forms and an expanded discussion of running a business on the Internet. Includes a dual platform CD-ROM with a sample partnership agreement; county, state and tax forms, and instructions to filling them out. The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California outlines how to set up your enterprise. The 6th edition reflects the latest legal and tax changes. It also provides a completely revised chapter on risk management and insurance, plus a new chapter on pricing, bidding and billing.

Small Business Start-up Kit for California

Business & Money

Repa, Barbara Kate

Pakroo, Peri

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Nolo

The best step-by-step guide to starting a business available! Many people dream of running a business of their own -- but often don't know how to start. Sound familiar? This book can help. User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. It explains in plain English how to: 
<li>choose the best business structure 
</li>
<li>write an effective business plan 
</li>
<li>file the right forms in the right place 
</li>
<li>price, bid and bill your projects 
</li>
<li>draft and use contracts, online and off 
</li>
<li>manage your finances 
</li>
<li>be prepared for, and file, required taxes 
</li>
<li>reach customers online The Small Business Start-Up Kit also includes all the forms and instructions you need both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. The 5th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest legal and tax changes. It includes a new chapter on marketing and promoting a new business as well as new information on SEO and hiring and managing employees.</li>

The Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

The best step-by-step guide to starting a business available! Many people dream of running a business of their own -- but often don't know how to start. Sound familiar? This book can help. User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. It explains in plain English how to: 
<li>choose the best business structure 
</li>
<li>write an effective business plan 
</li>
<li>file the right forms in the right place 
</li>
<li>price, bid and bill your projects 
</li>
<li>draft and use contracts, online and off 
</li>
<li>manage your finances 
</li>
<li>be prepared for, and file, required taxes 
</li>
<li>reach customers online The Small Business Start-Up Kit also includes all the forms and instructions you need both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. The 6th edition has been thoroughly updated to include the latest legal information affecting small business. Additionally, it includes 1) an updated chapter on financial management, which includes information on how to use technology to manage bookkeeping and other business aspects, 2) an updated e-business chapter which covers how to use social media to promote the business and, 3) updated material on the latest search engine optimization strategies to drive traffic to the business website.</li>

Find out how to start and run a successful business, with specific emphasis on your concerns as a woman entrepreneur Approximately ten million U.S businesses are currently women-owned, and the number is growing at twice the national average for all businesses. As one of the millions of aspiring female small business owners, you know that there are specific issues and questions that need to be addressed when you're setting up shop. The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit, written by the author of the bestselling The Small Business Start-Up Kit, gives you the practical and legal information you need to kickstart a successful enterprise, including: 
<li>borrowing money and managing finances 
</li>
<li>drafting an effective business plan 
</li>
<li>how to become certified as a woman-owned business 
</li>
<li>understanding and choosing a legal structure 
</li>
<li>accessing resources available to women entrepreneurs through Women's Business Centers and microlenders 
</li>
<li>taking your business online and developing an eBusiness 
</li>
<li>handling small business tax issues 
</li>
<li>balancing work life with family life 
</li>
<li>marketing, hiring employees and much more The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit retains its focus on women's business-related issues without devolving into stereotypes and never loses sight of the legal rules and fundamentals of starting and running your business. The book includes a CD with useful legal forms, such as a partnership agreement, and financial spreadsheets, such as cash flow projection, plus interviews with successful women who have started businesses. 
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The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

The best step-by-step guide to starting a business in California! If you dream of starting a business, but fear that, without an MBA, you'll get lost in the maze of government red tape here's the handbook you need. The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California outlines how to set up your enterprise in the Golden State quickly and easily, pointing out the hurdles, fees and forms along the way. Clear and straight to the point, the book explains how to: 
<li>choose the best business structure 
</li>
<li>write an effective business plan 
</li>
<li>file the right forms in the right place 
</li>
<li>price, bid and bill your projects 
</li>
<li>draft and use contracts, online and off 
</li>
<li>manage your finances 
</li>
<li>be prepared for, and file, required taxes 
</li>
<li>reach customers online 
</li>
<li>and much more This edition is completely updated, and includes new chapters on e-business and doing business from home. It also covers the latest California-specific business information, including sales tax rates by county, registration forms and fees.</li>

The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California

Find out how to start and run a successful business, with specific emphasis on your concerns as a woman entrepreneur Approximately ten million U.S businesses are currently women-owned, and the number is growing at twice the national average for all businesses. As one of the millions of aspiring female small business owners, you know that there are specific issues and questions that need to be addressed when you're setting up shop. The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit, written by the author of the bestselling The Small Business Start-Up Kit, gives you the practical and legal information you need to kickstart a successful enterprise, including: 
<li>borrowing money and managing finances 
</li>
<li>drafting an effective business plan 
</li>
<li>how to become certified as a woman-owned business 
</li>
<li>understanding and choosing a legal structure 
</li>
<li>accessing resources available to women entrepreneurs through Women's Business Centers and microlenders 
</li>
<li>taking your business online and developing an eBusiness 
</li>
<li>handling small business tax issues 
</li>
<li>balancing work life with family life 
</li>
<li>marketing, hiring employees and much more The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit retains its focus on women's business-related issues without devolving into stereotypes and never loses sight of the legal rules and fundamentals of starting and running your business.</li>

Start a nonprofit and keep it running with this practical guide Rescue a school library. Preserve an endangered species. Support the arts. Whatever it is you want to do to give back to your community, Starting &amp; Building a Nonprofit provides the kick start you need. Filled with user-friendly information, practical advice and step-by-step instructions, this book is your guide through the process of getting a nonprofit up and running. Learn how to: . pick the perfect name for your organization . structure a nonprofit to achieve your goals . choose and obtain a federal tax-exempt status . create a mission statement . develop a strategic plan and initial budget . launch a successful fundraising plan . recruit and manage board members and volunteers . hire and train staff . obtain necessary insurance . market your organization . create a winning website . keep your nonprofit running Starting &amp; Building a Nonprofit goes beyond paperwork -- it addresses the big picture, showing you how to create a solvent, efficient organization that will make a real difference. And the newly revised 4th edition has an updated chapter on building a website for your nonprofit, and updated forms and checklists to help you stay organized. Are you a California resident? Check out How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California.

Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit, written by the author of the bestselling The Small Business Start-Up Kit, gives you the practical and legal information you need to kickstart a successful enterprise―whether you’re an arty creative type, an independent consultant, or a Fortune 500-seeker. In addition to a breakdown of the common issues and concerns facing women entrepreneurs of every stripe, you’ll find information and guidance on: <ul>
<li> choosing and developing the right business to live the life you want 
</li>
<li> drafting an effective business plan 
</li>
<li> programs that give government contracting preferences to women-owned businesses 
</li>
<li> understanding and choosing a legal structure 
</li>
<li> clearing the bureaucratic start-up hurdles 
</li>
<li> taking your business online 
</li>
<li> financial management and tax basics for small businesses 
</li>
<li> balancing work, children, and family relationships 
</li>
<li> hiring and managing employees 
</li>
</ul>
The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit retains its focus on women’s business-related issues without devolving into stereotypes and never loses sight of the legal rules and fundamentals of starting and running your business. All forms are available through a special link on Nolo.com GOLD winner, IBPA 2015 Benjamin Franklin Award, Business &amp; Career category.

The Women's Small Business Start-up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

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Small Business Start-up Kit for California

The Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

The Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California

The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

The Women's Small Business Start-up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide