Sole Proprietorship

Written in plain language, this book/CD-ROM package provides a blueprint for setting up a sole proprietorship in any state without using an attorney. The book begins with an overview of the pros and cons of the various types of business entities available to new businesses, then walks through each step of starting a sole proprietorship and offers checklists and questionnaire worksheets for each phase, from developing marketing objectives through recordkeeping, payroll, and taxes. Legal terms are defined when first used; an extensive glossary of business, legal, and accounting terms is also included. An appendix offers state-by-state outlines of business registration and tax laws and gives web links to state statutes and state business registration offices for all 50 states and Washington DC. The CD-ROM contains forms with complete instructions, including legal forms, accounting and payroll forms, marketing and financial plans and worksheets, and federal tax forms and schedules. Forms are provided in both customizable text format and fillable PDF format, and are Windows and Mac compatible. The CD-ROM also contains Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Sitarz is an attorney who has written other books on small business topics. The book is distributed in the US by National Book Network Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)