Women starting a business venture need the concrete, practical start-up and management information found in The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit. In addition to a breakdown of the common issues and concerns facing women entrepreneurs of every stripe -- from independent consultants to Fortune 500-seekers -- it covers:
*choosing and developing the right business to live the life you want
*drafting an effective business plan
*programs that give government contracting preferences to women-owned businesses
*understanding and choosing a legal structure
*clearing the bureaucratic start-up hurdles
*taking your business online and developing an eBusiness
*financial management and tax basics for small businesses
*balancing work and family relationships
*hiring and managing employees

The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit retains its focus on women’s business-related issues without devolving into stereotypes and never loses sight of the legal rules and fundamentals of starting and running your business. Plus, you’ll find a partnership agreement, an application for your employer identification number, a cash flow projection worksheet, a billable rate calculator, and more on the included CD.