Many people dream of starting a business, but fear that without an MBA they'll get lost in the maze of government red tape. Here's the handbook they need. Step-by-step, The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California outlines how to set up a business in the Golden State quickly and easily, pointing out the hurdles, fees and forms along the way. In language that is clear, readable 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 § be prepared for, and file, the required taxes § acquire good bookkeeping and accounting habits This completely revamped and updated book provides the latest rules and regulations, all the required forms and an expanded discussion of running a business on the Internet. Includes a dual platform CD-ROM with a sample partnership agreement; county, state and tax forms, and instructions to filling them out. The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California outlines how to set up your enterprise. The 6th edition reflects the latest legal and tax changes. It also provides a completely revised chapter on risk management and insurance, plus a new chapter on pricing, bidding and billing.