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Small and Family Business Financial Information and Resources

Resources and advice for owners of small or family businesses, including writing a business plan, incorporating, insuring your business, tax issues, and more.
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Family Business Links
A collection of helpful links for family-owned businesses, from your About.com Guide to Small Business Information.
Business Plans
The Small Business Administration's guidance on writing a successful business plan.
Incorporating
Information on incorporating your business, from Quicken.com.
Incorporation and Business Name Information
Links to each state's Web site about obtaining a legal business name and incorporating your business.
Business License Information
Links to each state's Web site providing information on your state's requirements for obtaining a business license.
Insuring Your Small Business
Advice on insuring your small business and protecting your personal and business assets, from Quicken.com.
Workers Compensation Insurance Information
Basic information about workers compensation insurance for small businesses.
Tax and Wage Reporting Information
Guide to federal tax and wage reporting.
How to Avoid an IRS Audit
Simple ways to reduce the changes of having the tax man knock on your door.
IRS Small Business Resource Guide
A resource guide for small businesses, including a free CD containing the complete guide.
SBA Small Business Start-up Kit
A start-up kit for starting your own business, with great advice from the Small Business Administration.
SBA
The official site for the Small Business Administration, which offers many programs to help small businesses succeed.
State Tax Information
Links to each state's Web site on state tax information for small businesses.

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