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Small Business Start-Up Kit for California

August 1st, 2009

This is a Small Business Start-Up Kit for California.

“An excellent resource for beginners… written specifically for entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in California.” — StartupJournal.com

“Excellent advice… for would-be small-business owners, and heeding it can help you avoid many early mistakes.” — Los Angeles Times

“Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a small business in California and guiding it safely through its first year and beyond.” — Reference & Research Book News

“The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California puts all the California-specific information you need to begin your business — right at you fingertips.” — San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

Product Description

The best step-by-step guide to starting a business in California!

If you dream of starting a business, but fear that, without an MBA, you’ll get lost in the maze of government red tape here’s the handbook you need.

The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California outlines how to set up your enterprise in the Golden State quickly and easily, pointing out the hurdles, fees and forms along the way. Clear and straight to the point, the book explains how to:

choose the best business structure

write an effective business plan

file the right forms in the right place

price, bid and bill your projects

draft and use contracts, online and off

manage your finances

be prepared for, and file, required taxes

reach customers online

and much moreThe 7th edition is completely updated, and includes new chapters on e-business and doing business from home. It also covers the latest California-specific business information, including sales tax rates by county, registration forms and fees. Updated forms and business-planning spreadsheets are included on CD-ROM.List of Forms

Partnership Agreement
LLC Articles of Organization
Sample Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Limited Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership Registration
Application for Employer Identification Number (IRS Form SS-4)
California Fictitious Business Name Statement
California Seller’s Permit Application and Instructions for Individuals/Partnerships/Corporations/Organizations
California Resale Certificate
Swap Meets, Flea Markets, or Special Events Certification
California Board of Equalization Publications Order Form
IRS Form 1040-ES: Estimated Tax Form and Instructions
California Estimated Tax Form and Instructions (FTB Form 540-ES)
Limited Liability Company Tax Voucher (FTB Form 3522)
Entity Classification Election (IRS Form 8832)
Election To Have a Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax Year (IRS Form 8716)
Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal
Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding (IRS Form SS-8)

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