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Small Business Start-Up Kit

Peri H. Pakroo

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

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:

choose the best business structure

write an effective business plan

file the right forms in the right place

price, bid and bill your projects

draft and use contracts, online and off

manage your finances

be prepared for, and file, required taxes

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 e-business and expanded information on financing your business. It also features new business-planning spreadsheets on the CD-ROM.

List of Forms
Partnership Agreement
Sample Buy-Sell Agreement Provisions
Application for Employer Identification Number (Form SS-4)
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)
Billable Rate Worksheet
Cash Flow Projection Worksheet Break-Even Analysis Worksheet
Profit/Loss Forecast Worksheet
Warranty Track Worksheet

Business and Legal Forms for Photographers (with CD-ROM) (Business and Legal Forms)

Tad Crawford

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Really bad 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book and its utter waste of paper and money. There are much better forms available for free to be downloaded from the internet. This book is completely useless for anyone who lives outside USA. I think Americans are smart enough to google the kind of forms they are looking for.

A little out dated 3 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is a little outdated, but is very useful in writing you own form. Most of the forms on the disk can't be customized using newer word processing software.

Editorial Review:

Here's the classic "bible" of forms and checklists for every situation a professional photographer may face. Thoroughly expanded and updated to cover the Internet, this brand-new Third Edition contains 31 forms, each ready-to-use as is, or easily tailored to fit any situation. Photographers will find contracts for wedding, portrait, and assignment photography; property and model releases, assignment estimates, confirmations, and invoices; delivery memos; license for Web usage; nondisclosure agreements; and much, much more. An accompanying CD-ROM provides electronic versions of these forms, ready to use on both Macs and PCs.

Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants

Stephen Fishman

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Be your own boss -- easily, efficiently and successfully -- with this bestseller!

Whether you're an independent contractor, freelancer, or consultant, it all adds up to the same thing: You need to be more aware of laws and taxes than the average person.

Fortunately, Working for Yourself provides all the information you need to stay on top of it all. An independent contractor himself, Stephen Fishman shows you everything you need to know to:

meet business start-up requirements

pick a business structure

set up home or outside offices

obtain permits and licenses

price your services or products

comply with strict IRS rules

establish sound business relationships

avoid unfair contracts

draft good agreements

keep good records

get paid in full and on time

and much, much more

The 7th edition is completely revised to provide the up-to-date information you need, including the most current tax rates and changes in the law.

Whether you already work for yourself or are thinking about making the move, Working for Yourself will help make sure you do it right.

List of Forms

Asset Log

Expense Journal

Income Journal

Invoice

General Independent Contractor Agreement

Contract Amendment

Nondisclosure Agreement

Incorporating Your Business for Dummies

The Company Corporation

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Good as a starter, but you will need more. 4 out of 5 stars.
46 of 46 people found this review helpful.

Inc for Dummies is not just for dummies, it is a good book on How To Incorporate, but you will need more.

Some additional books icnlude How To Incorporate: A Handbook for Entrpreneurs and Professionals by Michael R. Diamond. How To Incorporate in Any State: Everything You Need to Form a Corporation by W. Dean Brown. S- Corporations by Robert Cooke.

Form Your Own Corporation and Launch a Business in Any State and The Small Business Kit by J.W. Dicks.

Use the dummies book as a starter guide. Use the other books for the real meaty information. Be careful what you buy, the marketplace is proliferated with books by self proclaimed experts who read a lot but have no real world experience.

Editorial Review:

To incorporate or not to incorporate? At last, here is all the information you need to make an informed decision. This book explains:

• The advantages and disadvantages of incorporating
• State and federal laws about corporations
• The ins and outs of filing a corporate tax return
• Ten commonly made mistakes by small corporations
• The best way to create tax-free medical benefits and pension and retirement plans
• A guide to business life after incorporation

The eBay Seller's Tax and Legal Answer Book: Everything You Need to Know to Keep the Government Off Your Back and Out of Your Wallet

Cliff Ennico

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Anyone running a wholesale or retail business must deal with legal and tax issues, and those who sell on eBay are no exception. Yet many eBay sellers remain ignorant of the consequences they may face if they disregard certain basic rules. Packed with stories of actual eBay sellers, this helpful guide takes readers through the most common eBay transactions, pointing out all the legal and tax issues they may encounter along the way. Readers will get practical advice on:

* whether their eBay selling qualifies as a "business"

* illegal practices to avoid

* what taxes must be paid and what they can and can’t deduct

* spelling out a refund and return policy

* knowing when a bid becomes legally binding

* resolving seller-buyer disputes

* protecting themselves when buying inventory and hiring employees

* trademarking a business name and web address

* customs, duties, and other considerations when selling internationally.

Complete with sample contracts, forms, checklists, and disclaimers, this is a book no eBay seller should be without.

Business and Legal Forms for Interior Designers

Tad Crawford, Eva Doman Bruck

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Business Forms for Interior Designers 4 out of 5 stars.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Book was a help to understand what forms would be useful for an owner of an interior design business. the book contained information on how the form is used, an example of the form. a cd was included that contained all forms covered in the book. this was most useful. To be honest, the forms were very basic and did not take advantage of color printers or fancy fonts. I used the forms I needed as a model to create a better versions in microsoft excel. If you are looking for basic forms to provide your clients and vendors, this book contains all that you need. If you need something alittle fancier, and are good with your computer, model your own from what is provided. I would still rate this book as a good buy.

Editorial Review:

An interior designer's best work is often measured by abstract standards. The designer's talent and skill can dazzle the eyes and win clients, but creative ability is not enough to ensure long-term success. The less glamorous side of interior design is one of negotiations, contracts, and finances. A designer ill-prepared to cope with the inevitable business and legal complications ultimately loses time and money, but now help is on the way. Attorney Tad Crawford and design business professional Eva Doman Bruck have teamed to provide interior designers with Business and Legal Forms for Interior Designers, a powerful new resource for building the the foundation for a successful design business.

Small Business Start-Up Kit for California

Peri Pakroo

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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:

choose the best business structure

write an effective business plan

file the right forms in the right place

price, bid and bill your projects

draft and use contracts, online and off

manage your finances

be prepared for, and file, required taxes

reach customers online

and much more

The 7th 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. Updated forms and business-planning spreadsheets are included on CD-ROM.

List of Forms
Partnership Agreement
LLC Articles of Organization
Sample Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership Registration
Application for Employer Identification Number (IRS Form SS-4)
California Fictitious Business Name Statement
California Seller's Permit Application and Instructions for Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations
California Resale Certificate
Swap Meets, Flea Markets, or Special Events Certification
California Board of Equalization Publications Order Form
IRS Form 1040-ES: Estimated Tax Form and Instructions
California Estimated Tax Form and Instructions (FTB Form 540-ES)
Limited Liability Company Tax Voucher (FTB Form 3522)
Entity Classification Election (IRS Form 8832)
Election To Have a Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax Year (IRS Form 8716)
Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal
Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding (IRS Form SS-8)

Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business

Fred S. Steingold

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

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From opening day to tax day, this is the all-in-one book your customers need!

Small business owners are regularly confronted by a bewildering array of legal questions and problems. Ignoring them can lead to disaster -- but with lawyers typically charging $150-$250 an hour, calling one to answer routine legal questions can be a fast track to the poorhouse.

Fortunately, you have a better alternative. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business clearly explains the practical and legal information you need to:

• raise start-up money • choose between a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLC • get licenses and permits • buy or sell a business or franchise • negotiate a favorable lease • insure your business • hire independent contractors safely • understand small business tax rules • pick and protect a good name • resolve legal disputes • adopt the best customer policies • enter into strong contracts • cope with financial problems

The 9th edition provides the latest in law, business and taxes. It features all-new information on buying LLCs and franchises, plus expanded information on complying with ADA requirements and dealing with customers via the Internet.

Nolo's Quick LLC: All You Need to Know About Limited Liability Companies

Anthony Mancuso

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Written by America's leading LLC expert!

If you run your own business, you've probably heard about limited liability companies. Business owners who operate LLCs aren't personally liable for business debts. But is an LLC right for you?

Nolo's Quick LLC provides essential information for business owners in every state. It explains, in plain English, the advantages and drawbacks of forming an LLC - including limiting your personal liability.

Nolo's Quick LLC covers:

who should - and shouldn't - form an LLC

how to operate an LLC easily

choosing between a member-run or a manager-run LLC

LLCs compared to corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships

how to keep your tax status simple at the start

how to elect corporate tax treatment when (and if) you're ready

the ongoing legal and tax paperwork that's required

Practical, concise and easy to read, the 4th edition of Nolo's Quick LLC provides the latest facts, figures and tax information you need to know about this valuable business option.

Surprisingly Simple: LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp Explained in 100 Pages or Less

Mike Piper

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A simple, yet thorough, examination 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

It's tough to find a decent, simple, easy-to-follow examination of the differences between an LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp. When my accountant started telling me about this stuff, my head nearly imploded. Further research on making the right choice wasn't helpful at all. In fact, in some cases, it only made things worse. But this book was as illuminating as the big, shiny lightbulb on its cover. I even uncovered a key item that my accountant had forgotten to mention. Can't recommend this book enough.

A basic overview - just what I needed 4 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Mr. Piper's book provides an excellent introduction to the major ways a business can legally organize in the United States. I acquired this book to prepare myself to meet with my tax attorney to discuss whether and how I ought to incorporate. Based on what I learned from this book, I was able to approach my attorney with sufficient knowledge to ask him more in-depth questions that pertained to my specific situation. This saved me time and money.

The only major improvement I would make to the book is to illustrate, in table form, the key characteristics of each major incorporation structure.

I will refer to this book again in the future and do not plan to supplement it or replace it with another book of its type.

Ken Florian