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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:

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• 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.
  

The 12th edition is updated with the latest legal and tax rules affecting small businesses, plus social media and e-commerce trends.