Filled with essential checklists, worksheets and advice, The Small Business Start-Up Guide will get you up and running!

The Small Business Start-Up Guide is a must-have resource for anyone starting a business. Covering everything you need to know to start successfully, it will save you immeasurable amounts of time, effort and money.

Discover:

—Which taxes and regulations you must be aware of

—Where to find capital and investors

—Whether incorporation is right for your business

—The key elements of a business plan

—The ins and outs of bank loans

—Which professionals to consult

"The pluses and minuses for each type of organization a start-up can assume...written by two people who have been through the start-up process." —The Wall Street Journal

Plus get terrific time-saving information, including:

—A checklist of what you must do while starting a business

—An extensive appendix of the rules, fees, forms, and requirements for starting a business in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia

—The best sources of information on your specific business concerns

—How to buy a franchise and where to get help

—Tips for finding small business loans

Now is the time to start building the business you want.