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How to Start a Business in California, 2E
by 
John Talamo
Mark Warda
  
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Subject(s):  Business
Nonfiction
Language(s):  English

Format Information
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File size:   30047 KB
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Release date:   Dec 01, 2005

Description
Whether you are starting over in a new career or wanting to supplement your retirement, How to Start a Business in California is your guide to successfully starting and running your new business.

How to Start a Business in California is an innovative answer to understanding the federal and state laws that accompany starting a business. From choosing your business, to employment and financial matters, this book simplifies the start-up process while saving you time and money. Written by attorneys, this book uses an easy-to-understand approach to business regulations for anyone considering opening a business in California.

This book contains all the information you need to start your dream business—headache and hassle free.

Table of Contents
Using Self-Help Law Books

Introduction

Chapter 1: Deciding to Start a Business
Know Your Strengths
Know Your Business
Do the Math
Sources for Further Guidance

Chapter 2: Choosing and Starting a Form of Business
Basic Forms of Doing Business
Start-Up Procedures
Business Start-Up Checklist
Business Comparison Chart

Chapter 3: Your Business Name
Preliminary Considerations
Fictitious Names
Corporate Names
Trademarks

Chapter 4: Financing Your Business
Growing with Profits
Using Your Savings
Borrowing Money
A Rich Partner
Selling Shares of Your Business
Securities Laws

Chapter 5: Locating Your Business
Working Out of Your Home
Choosing a Retail Site
Choosing Office, Manufacturing, or Warehouse Space
Leasing a Site
Buying a Site
Check Governmental Regulations

Chapter 6: Licensing Your Business
Occupational Licenses and Zoning
State-Regulated Professions
California State Licensing
Federal Licenses

Chapter 7: Contract Laws
Traditional Contract Law
Statutory Contract Law
Preparing Your Contracts

Chapter 8: Insurance
Workers’ Compensation
Liability Insurance
Hazard Insurance
Home Business Insurance
Automobile Insurance
Health Insurance
Employee Theft

Chapter 9: Your Business and the Internet
Domain Names
Web Pages
Auctions
Legal Issues
Financial Transactions
FTC Rules
Fraud

Chapter 10: Health and Safety Laws
Federal Laws
California Laws

Chapter 11: Employment and Labor Laws
Hiring and Firing Laws
Firing
New Hire Reporting
Employment Agreements
Independent Contractors
Temporary Workers
Child and Spousal Support
Discrimination Laws
Sexual Harassment
Wage and Hour Laws
Pension and Benefit Laws
Family and Medical Leave Laws
Child Labor Laws
Immigration Laws
Hiring “Off the Books”
Federal Contracts
Miscellaneous Laws

Chapter 12: Advertising and Promotion Laws
Advertising Laws and Rules
Internet Sales Laws
Home Solicitation Laws
Telephone Solicitation Laws
Pricing, Weights, and Labeling

Chapter 13: Payment and Collection
Cash
Checks
Refunds
Credit Cards
Financing Laws
Usury
Collections

Chapter 14: Business Relations Laws
The Uniform Commercial Code
Warranties
Limitation of Remedies
Commercial Discrimination
Restraining Trade
Intellectual Property Protection

Chapter 15: Endless Laws
Federal Laws
California Laws

Chapter 16: Bookkeeping and Accounting
Initial Bookkeeping
Accountants
Computer Programs
Tax Tips

Chapter 17: Paying Federal Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Withholding, Social Security, and Medicare Taxes
Federal Excise Taxes
Unemployment Compensation Taxes

Chapter 18: Paying California Taxes
Sales and Use Tax
Unemployment Compensation Tax
Tangible and Intangible Property Taxes
Income Tax
Excise Tax

Chapter 19: Out-of-State...

About the Creator
John J. Talamo is an attorney in Orange County, California. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and received his law degree from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University.

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