Business Resources

"A guide to help make the most of your mid-career entrepreneurial pursuits...whether they were originally planned for or not. Employee to Entrepreneur is the book to help entrepreneurially minded professionals seize the opportunity offered by the current economic environment to begin a "second act" in their careers. This complete guide explores the full range of questions and concerns voiced by mid-career entrepreneurs, including: how to get started...

"More women than ever are starting businesses -- side businesses, home-based businesses, hobby businesses and small businesses," says Wright. "With increasing social media platforms and online tools, it's never been easier. But there are also many challenges and questions that come along with starting a business. By giving these women a step-by-step plan, they're able to take the guesswork out of running a business and have the confidence to make...

"Deduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions -- quickly, easily, and legally. Whether your business is just starting or well established, this book is indispensable to your financial success. It covers deductions for: start-up and operating expenses, travel and meals, home offices, medical expenses, equipment and inventory, and more. Learn the rules for deducting: net operating losses, state income taxes with a pass-through entity,...

"Rethink your business for the digital age, "--Amazon.com. "Every business begun before the Internet now faces the same challenge: How to transform to compete in a digital economy? Globally recognized digital expert David L. Rogers argues that digital transformation is not about updating your technology but about upgrading your strategic thinking. Based on Rogers's decade of research and teaching at Columbia Business School, and his consulting for...

"Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits also provides creative grassroots strategies and dozens of real-life success stories. Best of all, it cuts out the jargon and "consultant speak" that's all too common in nonprofit books."--Amazon.com.

"Being a landlord isn't easy: constantly changing laws, unpredictable tenants, and never-ending maintenance make every day a challenge. Every Landlord's Legal Guide makes being a landlord easier: it bundles all the legal and practical solutions landlords and property managers need to anticipate and address these challenges in one comprehensive source. From move-in to move-out, this book provides up-to-date guidance on issues such as complying with...

Structuring your business as an LLC can limit your liability for business debts and simplify your taxes. Mancuso provides easy-to-understand instructions, helps you find key legal forms, and shows you how to take care of ongoing legal and tax paperwork.

"You've got a cause you care about--now you just need the legal status that will help your organization raise money to further that cause. Here, you'll find all the forms and information you need to create a tax-exempt nonprofit for your group. Learn how to form a nonprofit corporation in any state and gain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. Includes step-by-step instructions for both IRS Form 1023 and the streamlined Form 1023-EZ federal tax-exemption...

Explains how to form a corporation in any state. Includes all sample forms and information needed to prepare articles of incorporation and bylaws. Also, fully discusses the advantages and tax consequences of incorporating your business.