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“Delves deeply into the complex thicket of available deductions, with real-life examples on deducting everything from start-up expenses to car and travel expenses and the costs of benefits.” (Accounting Today )”For more information on how to handle inventory and write off the cost of goods, see Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes.” (San Francisco Chronicle 20081201)”Offers basic information and examples in plain English on how businesses are taxed and how to maximize deductions that the IRS considers legitimate.” (Reference & Research Book News )

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“Delves deeply into the complex thicket of available deductions, with real-life examples on deducting everything from start-up expenses to car and travel expenses and the costs of benefits.”
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Millions of Americans own their own businesses, and millions more dream of doing the same. But starting your own business is a pretty complicated matter, especially with all the legal issues and paperwork. This updated edition of the top-selling small business resource is chock-full of information, resources, and helpful hints on making the transition from a great idea to a great business. If you’ve got a great idea for your own business, you need the kind of straightforward advice you’ll find here — the kind of advice you’d normally only get from business schools and MBA courses. Small Business Kit For Dummies, Second Edition covers all the basics on: Recent tax law changes Balancing your finances Hiring and keeping employees Effective management strategies Accounting fundamentals In addition to the basics of business, you’ll also find top-class advice on more advanced business basics, like business plans, the ins and outs of contracts, and using the I (more…)

Because starting a small business is not only a huge financial risk but also a complete lifestyle change, anyone who wants to be his or her own boss needs to approach entrepreneurship thoughtfully and with careful planning. That’s why there is no better resource than The Wall Street Journal Complete Small Business Guidebook, a practical guide for turning your entrepreneurial dreams into a successful company, from America’s most trusted source of financial advice. It answers would-be business owners’ biggest question—how do I fund my venture?—then explains the mechanics of building, running and growing a profitable business. You’ll learn:• How to write a winning business plan • Secrets to finding extra money during the lean years and beyond • Ways to keep your stress in check while maintaining a work/life balance• How to manage your time, including taking vacations and dealing    with sick days• Strategies for keeping your business running smooth (more…)

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“All the good stuff and none of the fluff” — Richard Schulze, founder and chairman, Best BuyA wealth of information to be read and digested, then kept within arm’s reach for further reference down the road. — Business LexingtonA wealth of information to be read and digested, then kept within arm?s reach for further reference down the road. — Business LexingtonGet your hands on it before your competitors do! — Michael Coles, president and CEO, Caribou CoffeeLoaded with insights and strategies . . . dealing with real-world situations and solutions that most small firms face. — Miami HeraldLoaded with insights and strategies?dealing with real-world situations and solutions that most small firms face. — Miami HeraldPacked with road-tested tips and real-world success strategies. — Mary Brainerd, president and CEO, HealthPartnersThe best business management guide on the market. It should be required reading at every business school. — Rinaldo S. Brutoco (more…)

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“Covers a wide range of topics, from selecting a marketable name to small business laws, taxes and contracts.” — Miami Herald “Step-by-step legal guide that covers a wide range of topics…” — Kansas City Star “Very strongly recommended… simply outstanding business instructional guide…” — The Bookwatch Answers important questions, including whether to incorporate and how to price merchandise.” — Real Simple magazine
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The best step-by-step guide to starting a business available! Many people dream of running a business of their own — but often don’t know how to start. Sound familiar? This book can help. User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. It explains in plain English how to: choose the best business structurewrite an effective business planfile the right forms in th (more…)