Small time operator: how to start your own business, keep your books, pay your taxes, and stay out of trouble

Here is the help you need to take control of your life and be a success on your own terms in what Library Journal has called “the best of the genre,” and “a remarkable step-by-step manual that is a delight to read.” Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent changes in tax law and other government regulations, the book covers acquiring permits and licenses; creating a business plan; buying a franchise; dealing with the IRS; and handling insurance, contracts, pricing, trademarks, and much more. Whether you’re looking for a full-time living or some extra sideline income, Small Time Operator is your roadmap to success.