If you dream of starting a business, but fear that without an
MBA you'll get lost in the maze of government red tape, this is 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 essential 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
This edition is completely updated with the latest forms and
legal information that your business needs, including the
latest sales
tax rates by county, California-specific registration forms, and fees.
Plus, read expanded discussions on using technology to manage
bookkeeping, how social media can be used to promote your business, and
employing the latest techniques in search engine optimization to drive
traffic to your website.
Check out Nolo's list of California products. Not a California resident? Check out
The Small Business Start-Up Kit.
“Excellent advice … for would-be small-business owners, and heeding it can help you avoid many early mistakes.”
-Los Angeles Times
“An excellent resource for beginners.... written specifically for entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in California.”
-startupjournal.com
“A good-to-have, step-by-step guide to starting a business in California: forms, licenses, business plan, taxes and more.”
-San Francisco Examiner
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Watch us on YouTube
Listen to us on iTunes