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9780873379243

The Small Business Start-Up Kit

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  • ISBN13:

    9780873379243

  • ISBN10:

    0873379241

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-05-01
  • Publisher: Nolo
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Summary

A guide for setting up a small business covers such topics as writing an effective business plan, drafting contracts, keeping records, and preparing taxes.

Table of Contents

Working for Yourself Is Easier Than You Think
Get Started---And Get On With Your Business
3(1)
Making the Decision to Go Official
4(1)
Get Ready for the Ride
5
Choosing a Legal Structure
Sole Proprietorships
2(4)
Partnerships
6(6)
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
12(3)
Corporations
15(5)
Choosing the Best Structure for Your Business
20
Picking Winning Business Names That Won't Land You in Court
An Overview of Trademark Law
5(6)
Trademark Issues Online
11(5)
Name Searches
16(4)
Choosing and Registering a Domain Name
20(3)
Trademark Registration
23(2)
Winning Names for Your Business, Products and Services
25
Choosing a Legal and Lucrative Business Location
Picking the Right Spot
2(4)
Complying With Zoning Laws
6(3)
Commercial Leases
9(1)
When Your Home Is Your Office
10
Drafting an Effective Business Plan
Different Purposes Require Different Plans
2(1)
Describing the Business and Yourself
3(5)
Making Financial Projections
8(2)
Break-Even Analysis
10(9)
Profit/Loss Forecast
19(4)
Start-Up Cost Estimate
23(1)
Cash Flow Projection
23(4)
Putting It All Together
27
Pricing, Bidding and Billing Projects
Pricing and Billing for Service Businesses
2(4)
Bidding and Creating Proposals
6(3)
Pricing for Businesses Selling Products
9
Federal, State and Local Start-Up Requirements
File Organizational Documents With Your State (Corporations, LLCs and Limited Partnerships Only)
4(1)
Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number
5(3)
Register Your Fictitious Business Name With Your County or State
8(3)
Obtain a Local Tax Registration Certificate (a.k.a. ``Business License'')
11(2)
Obtain a State Seller's Permit
13(1)
Obtain Specialized Licenses or Permits
13
Risk Management and Insurance
Who's Going to Sue?
2(6)
Risk Management Strategies
8(4)
Insurance
12
Paying Your Taxes
Tax Basics
2(7)
Income Taxes for Sole Proprietors
9(2)
Income Taxes for Partnerships
11(2)
Income Taxes for LLCs
13(2)
Estimating and Paying Your Taxes Quarterly
15(4)
City and County Taxes
19(1)
Sales Taxes
20
Entering Into Contracts and Agreements
Contract Basics
2(5)
Using Standard Contracts
7(1)
How to Draft a Contract
8(5)
Reading and Revising a Contract
13(1)
Special Issues for Electronic Contracts
13
Bookkeeping, Accounting and Financial Management
Accounting Basics
4(1)
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting
5(2)
Keeping Your Receipts
7(3)
Setting Up and Posting to Ledgers
10(5)
Creating Basic Financial Reports
15
Building Your Business and Hiring Workers
Employees vs. Independent Contractors
2(3)
Special Hurdles for Employers
5
Getting Professional Help
Working With Lawyers
2(3)
Working With Accountants and Other Professionals
5(2)
Internet Legal Research
7
Appendixes
A State Contact Information
Small Business Start-Up Issues
3(5)
State Tax Agencies
8(5)
State Sales Tax/Seller's Permit Agencies
13(5)
LLC Offices
18(6)
State Unemployment Compensation Agencies
24
B How to Use the Forms CD-ROM
Installing the Form Files Onto Your Computer
2(1)
Using the Word Processing Files
3(1)
Using IRS Form Files
4(2)
List of Forms Included on the CD-ROM
6
C Tear-Out Forms
Partnership Agreement
Application for Employer Identification Number (Form SS-4)
Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding (Form SS-8)
Election To Have a Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax Year (Form 8716)
Entity Classification Election (Form 8832)

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