Build a foundation for your business, online and off. Create and implement business and marketing plans. Comply with tax rules, including those affecting home businesses.

Includes index. "With downloadable forms"--Cover.

Choosing a legal structure -- Picking a winning business name -- Choosing a business location -- Drafting an effective business plan -- Raising start-up money -- Pricing, bidding, and billing projects -- Federal, state, and local start-up requirements -- Risk management -- Paying your taxes -- Laws, taxes, and other issues for home businesses -- Entering into contracts and agreements -- Bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management -- Small business marketing 101 -- E-business: selling and marketing online -- Planning for changes in ownership -- Building your business and hiring workers -- Getting legal and other professional help -- Appendix A: Small business resources and state-by-state contact information -- Appendix B: How to use the downloadable forms on the Nolo website.