From the Publisher: The best step-by-step guide to starting a business available! Many people dream of running a business of their own-but often don't know how to start. Sound familiar? This book can help. User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. It explains in plain English how to: choose the best business structure; write an effective business plan;...

Pt. 1. Overview of the process . Deciding whether -- and when -- to sell -- The key steps in selling your business -- The key legal issues in selling your business -- Tax considerations when selling your business -- Putting a price on your business -- Working with lawyers, accountants, and brokers -- Pt. 2. Getting ready to sell. Preparing your business for sale -- Finding the right buyer -- Structuring the sale -- The investigation stage : how sellers...