How to Start a Home Business -

How to Start a Home Business
San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center
Written and designed by Laurie Litman of InfoWright

This book was developed to help prospective small business owners with the often overwhelming process of starting a business-- everything from writing a business plan to finding government contracts. Owners of existing businesses will find additional information in a companion internet book entitled Operating Your
Successful Small Business.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Secrets to Success
Entrepreneurial Test
Checklist for Success
Business Ownership
Starting a Business
Buying a Business
Franchising
E-Commerce
Multi-Level Marketing
Inventions
Laying the Groundwork
Business Plan
Professionals
Legal Structure
Insurance
Business Name
Location
Home-based Business
Licenses, Permits, etc.
Recordkeeping
Accounting
Financial Statements
Financing
Inventory
Pricing
Taxes
Finding Your Market
Market Research
Promotion/Marketing
Internet Marketing
Government Contracts
International Trade
Management
Employees
Rights & Responsibilities
Customer Service
Resources
Organizations
Bibliography
Internet Resources
California Sites
Index