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Many people dream of escaping the clutches of corporate America and running a business of their own. While these would-be entrepreneurs often have terrific ideas, they don't have a clue about where to start, especially when it comes to complying with state laws and plowing through the paperwork. Sound familiar? This book can help. User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit can help you launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. The book explains, in plain English, how to: choose from among the basic types of business organizations -- sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs) write an effective business plan file the right forms in the right place be prepared for, and file, the required taxes acquire good bookkeeping and accounting habits The Small Business Start-Up Kit also includes all the forms and instructions you need both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. The 2nd edition provides a new chapter on pricing, bidding and billing, and all-new information on liability and risk management. It's also completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the law and taxes.