Your one-stop guide to starting a small business

Want to start a business? Don't know where to begin? The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to set up a small business in your state and deal with state and local forms, fees, and regulations.

We'll show you how to:

- choose the right business structure, such as an LLC or corporation

- write an effective business plan

- pick a winning business name and protect it

- get the proper licenses and permits

- manage finances and taxes

- hire and manage staff, and

- market your business effectively, online and off

- downloadable forms.

The 13th edition is updated with the latest legal and tax rules affecting small businesses, plus social media and e-commerce trends.