SmartStart was designed to eliminate financial and bureaucratic confusion by providing you with the most current contact information for federal, state, and local agencies. It also offers a detailed explanation of the legal and practical considerations of setting up a small business, and contains a long list of up-to-the-minute regulatory requirements that can help you to determine the best structure for your company, find necessary financing, develop a marketing strategy, choose the right insurance, hire and keep loyal employees, and even set up and equip your office efficiently. Small Business Development Centers and entrepreneurial education programs throughout the country currently use and recommend SmartStart books to professionals and students alike. Detailed, accurate, and jargon-free, SmartStart is an invaluable reference for any business and includes sample forms, a sample business plan, detailed economic and demographic information, and a comprehensive guide to money resources. In addition, its appendices contain brief descriptions of each regulatory agency and provide Web site addresses, phone numbers, and other pertinent contact information. Currently available for 46 states and the District of Columbia., ISBN13: 9781555714178 ISBN10: 155571417X Material Type: paperback