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Steps to Small Business Start-Up : Everything You Need to Know to Turn Your Idea Into a Successful Business.

A business classic that has been guiding new entrepreneurs through the process of launching their businesses for more than a quarter of a century, this book has now been revised to feature the most up-to-date information, forms, examples, and worksheets. It emphasizes all of the mechanics of the sta...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pinson, Linda
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Out Of Your Mind ... And Into The Marketplace, 2014.
Colección:Small Business Strategies Series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover; Copyright Page; About the Author; Dedication and Acknowledgments; Thank You, Educators!; Table of Contents; Books & Software by OM. IM; Preface; Ch 1
  • It's Time to Be Your Own Boss; Why Do You Want to Own a Business?; Are You Ready to Make the Transition?; Match Your Skills and Interests to Your Business; Look at Your Financial Situation; Find a Mentor; What's Next?; Skills & Interest Business Matching Worksheet; Ch 2
  • Think About Ways to Start a Business; Start Your Own Business; Buy an Existing Business; Buy a Franchise; Invent a Product.
  • Become a Social Entrepreneur (Commonly Nonprofit)Ch 3
  • Start Branding Your Business; Name Your Company; Develop Your Company's Logo; Design Your Business Cards; Create Letterhead and Envelopes; Summary; Ch 4
  • Learn About Proprietary Rights; Copyrights; Trademarks; Patents; Ch 5
  • Decide on Your Business Location; How Do you Choose a Location; The Virtual Location; Making the Final Decision; Ch 6
  • Home-Based Business: Is it Right for You?; How Does a Home-Based Business Differ?; Do You Qualify for a Home-Office Deduction?; Calculating Your Deduction; Deducting Expenses.
  • Increasing Your Chances for SuccessIRS Warning: H-Based Business Tax Avoidance Schemes; Flow Chart: Can You Deduct Business Use of Home Expenses?; IRS Form 8829: Expenses for Business Use of Your Home; Ch 7
  • Choose Your Legal Structure; Understanding Legal Structures; Sole Proprietor; Partnership; Corporation; S Corporation; Limited Liability Company (LLC); Changing Your Legal Structure; In Summary; Ch 8
  • Get a Business License; Location Considerations; Licensing a Home-Based Business; Applying for a Business License; Always Post Your Business License; Example Business License Application.
  • Ch 9
  • Register Your Fictitious Business Name (DBA)If You Fail to File; How to File a DBA; Renewal of Your DBA; Example: Fictitious Business Name Statement; Example: Proof of Publication Certificate; Ch 10
  • Obtain a Seller's Permit; Applying for a Seller's Permit; Purpose of a Seller's Permit; State Laws Vary; Misuse of Your Seller's Permit; Resale Certificate; Reporting Sales Tax; Sales Tax Flowchart; Example: Application for Seller's Permit; Example: Sales and Use Tax Return; Example: Resale Certificate; Ch 11
  • Establish a Business Bank Account; Basic Information to Think About.
  • Separate Business and Personal FinancesOpen a Checking Account; Additional Accounts You May Wish to Consider; In Conclusion; Choosing a Bank Worksheet; Ch 12
  • Plan for Your Insurance; Shopping for an Insurance Company; What are the Basic Kinds of Insurance?; Property and Liability Insurance; Life Insurance; Health Insurance; Employee Benefits; Work with an Insurance Professional; After You Have Your Information; Insurance Fact Sheet; Ch 13
  • Use the Internet; Connecting to the Internet; Communicating with Customers and Vendors; Searching for Information on the Internet; Search Engines.
  • Metasearch Engines.