An all-you-need-to-know introduction to building, maintaining, andprofiting from your own business * Smart Strategies for choosing a business to match yourpersonality and skills, and avoiding the common pitfalls ofentrepreneurial start-ups * Smart Advice on all the behind-the-scenes tasks-dealing withtaxes and legal concerns, keeping the books, hiring employees, working with suppliers, and more * Smart Tips on today's vast range of high-tech tools-what youreally need and how to get it without breaking the bank * Smart Definitions and insights on proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations-and which structure best suits your goals andcircumstances * Quick reading and easy referencing with a comprehensive index andloads of sidebars and tables | Smart Guide to Starting a Small Business by Lisa Rogak, Paperback | Indigo Chapters