Small Business Start-Up Kit, The

Your one-stop guide to starting a small business


Want to start a business? Don’t know where to begin? The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to set up a small business in your state and deal with state and local forms, fees, and regulations.



We’ll show you how to:

choose the right business structure, such as an LLC or partnership
write an effective business plan
pick a winning business name and protect it
get the proper licenses and permits
manage finances and taxes
hire and manage staff, and
market your business effectively, online and off.


This edition is updated with the latest legal and tax rules affecting small businesses, plus social media and e-commerce trends.