The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California shows you how to set up a small business quickly and easily. It explains the forms, fees, and regulations you'll encounter and shows you how to:

• 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 needed California licenses and permits
  
• hire and manage staff in compliance with California and federal law
  
• start a home business
  
• manage finances and taxes, and
  
• market your business effectively, online and off.
  

The 14th edition is updated with the latest legal and tax rules affecting California small businesses, plus social media and e-commerce trends.

WITH DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

Includes cash flow projection and profit/loss forecast worksheets, California LLC Articles of Organization, small business resources, and more available for download details inside the book.