Author comments: I love helping people who want to take their careers into their own hands by creating their own ventures. From studying law and small business to being self-employed for 20-some years, I have developed a systematic approach to building ventures big and small. In this book I break down the major systems that every business person needs to master, and offer strategies to grow your business in line with your own goals and vision. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula to starting a business, so I try to offer guidance that does not assume what your goals are and provide tools that empower readers to pursue their vision, on their terms.
"Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a small business in California and guiding it safely through its first year and beyond." Reference & Research Book News
"Excellent advice ... for would-be small-business owners, and heeding it can help you avoid many early mistakes." Los Angeles Times
"An excellent resource for beginners... written specifically for entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in California." startupjournal.com
"A good-to-have, step-by-step to starting a business in California: forms, licenses, business plan, taxes and more." San Francisco Examiner