The small business start-up kit: a step-by-step legal guide

Choosing a legal structure

Picking a winning business name

Choosing a business location

Drafting an effective business plan

Raising start-up money

Pricing, bidding, and billing projects

Federal, state, and local start-up requirements

Risk management

Paying your taxes

Laws, taxes, and other issues for home businesses

Entering into contracts and agreements

Bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management

Small business marketing 101

E-business: selling and marketing online

Planning for changes in ownership

Building your business and hiring workers

Getting legal and other professional help

Appendix A: Small business resources and state-by-state contact information

Appendix B: How to use the downloadable forms on the Nolo website.