Nice single source for LLC information
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My husband and I have been considering starting an LLC for several years.  I was happy to find this book.  While most of the information and details in the book can be found during research and using google for searches, this book compiles it all in one place.  I think some of the information is over my head and too detailed for my needs currently (just researching setting up an LLC).  I like that it reviews some advantages and disadvantages of LLC's.  I will definitely be referring back to different sections as we proceed in our plan to start an LLC.  If you would like a simple single source for this, the book is great.  If you prefer to research multiple sources, or don't want to swing for the cost of the digital book, you can finds most/if not all of the information online. (although for the beginner it is SUPER CONVENIENT to have it all in one source).

Disclaimer:  I had the good fortune of receiving this item at a promotional discount in exchange for my honest review. I am not affiliated with this company and make absolutely no promises of a good review for receiving the product; my opinions are my own. I rely on customer reviews when I shop on Amazon, and it is my sincere hope that my review will help other shoppers make an informed decision.
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Great resource for individuals or entrepreneurs who wants to have a start up company. The book mentions everything you need to do when forming an LLC where the most important benefit for the members is they will not worry that their personal properties can be seized or possessed by creditors. Also, very insightful with offering information regarding accounting systems for entrepreneurs/business owners that don't know where to start. Unlike shareholders in a corporation, LLCs are not taxed as a separate business entity. LLC members report profits and losses on their personal federal tax returns, just like the owners of a partnership would. Perfect book for entrepreneurs.
2233831
Another excellent guide from the NOLO Press.  This guide takes one through the basic nuts and bolts steps one needs take to successfully administer and small LLC.
This book is NOT for the consumer who is considering an LLC and is gathering information on the pros and cons of such a structure.

In fact, not surprisingly, there is an entirely different NOLO book which I haven't read that is directed at the prospective LLC member.

This is a handy reference for the fledgling, lean and simple LLC....it's kind of like a pocket reference, only larger in size.  It is written in plain English and is easy reading.  Definitely recommended.
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Start your Own Blogging Business is short but dense with info. With absolutely no fluff, the book offers quick tips on setting up a blog to complement the small or home business.

Information (briefly) covers: choosing your blogging platform, planning your blog style, choosing a domain, selling ad space, optimizing layout and setting up news aggregators. Short passages introduce why you need to use something - for example, trackback URLs - and how to install them.

The section on making your media kit is unique among the blogging books I've seen, and useful enough to copy and stick in a business plan.

The last chapter inexplicably discuses whether your business should be a sole proprietorship, partnership, S or C corp, or an LLC. This is an odd choice for this kind of book, which until now has been all about blogging. Setting up the legalities of your business is something one would probably buy another book for! This was an odd choice to add to an already short blogger's book.

At under one hundred pages, much of the richness of the blogging world just isn't expressed. I am sure some readers will find this is all they actually need. Otherwise I suggest purchasing this *with* Blogging for Dummies and using them together.

Recommended for home and small office owners seeking a quick read about blogging, or for showing one's boss how easy it can be to set up and run a blog for your business.
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Hoping to learn more about Business and managing your assets?  Ever thought of starting an LP or LLC? Then I recommend reading this book. Garrett Sutton's "How to Use Limited Liability companies & Limited Partnerships" is very easy to read and will appeal to those interested in learning about LP's, LLC, and general partnerships without getting caught up in hard to understand dialogue.  At the start of the book Sutton recommends getting a general advisor that can help explain anything that he misses. I found that to be a brilliant suggestion because many other books claim to teach you all you need to know, while not giving complete information.

This book is written in a practical way that expresses both the opportunities of success and pitfalls of poor planning when developing a business, protecting your assets, or investing in projects.  Some of the language is overly dry, but Sutton himself is a concise non-humorous writer that delivers facts without fanfare. One thing that makes the subject matter easy to grasp is the constant use of charts and illustrations which really helped to solidify some of the concepts in my head.

Some of the chapters stand out more than others, like chapter four which dives into filing taxes on different partnership companies. While I think that chapter four might be the most important chapter in the book I must say that it becomes a little dry once it changes from details to invented case studies. Still, chapter nineteen runs through bankruptcy and how to liquidate a business with the help of the united states courts. The questions at the end of this section are clearly and honestly answered and are a credit to Sutton's matter of fact tone.

My favorite part of each chapter would have to be the frequently asked questions that are included at the end of each chapter. Some of the chapters have more than others but  the questions serve as a type of end of chapter review.

 If you are looking to learn about setting up an LP or LLC I would highly recommend this book. However, while some parts of the book are bit slow (and it is probably be best used as a reference) it is well-written and thought provoking.
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I received this title from the seller for some honest feedback. As I'm in the beginning phase of starting an LLC which will be turned into a 501(c)(3) there was some very helpful information in this book It was a quick and easy read, I felt that it could have gone more in detail in some areas but I guess since each state is different you have to be either really in depth or just really general.

Overall it's a really good book if you are looking for basic information to start.
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This short book (booklet) provides helpful information in a concise manner for small business owners. Read to gain an understanding of what options are available when it comes to private funding sources without acquiring debt. The print is large and chapters are short. I wish it was a little longer, but did gain some good tips from it---valuable knowledge. Be sure to hop over to the website to learn more: http://www.yourcashflowconnection.com/index.html

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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this is great info.  It's not just about a business per se but more of an insight in the structures of LLC'S corporations etc.  I would recommend  because it gives you insight into taxes and HUGE PROTECTION against your wealth through nevada corporations etc.
772731
Good reference book without having to Google what you need.
1820824
As someone who is self-employed, I thought that this book would help me to understand a little bit more about deductions that I could take on my taxes, and other tax tips. The book was a quick read (about an hour) and did provide a lot of information. I like that the book includes page numbers, and a table of contents. It makes finding what topic I want to read about very easy. I think that this book is a good reference for those that are self-employed, and I would recommend it.

I received this product for free in exchange for sharing my honest and unbiased review. Opinion is entirely my own.
430329
This book is up to the usual Nolo standards. It's the general information that you need to know to run a limited-liability company. It includes a CD  with the templates for the documents you need.
2595585
This is a great resource to have as it explains everything about LLCs in clear and simple language. It has information on  how LLCS are different from other forms of businesses, the difference between member managed LLCs and  manager managed LLCs, how to write and file Articles Of Organization, how to prepare Operating Agreements and  how to convert an existing business into an LLC. I also liked how there is an entire section on specific state laws regarding LLCs.

However, all that said, I really didn't find anything in this book that can't be found online. In my state (North Carolina) they even provide the forms for you at the Secretary of State's web site and I would think that many other states have that too. So while this is nice to have everything compiled in one place, I don't feel like it's a must-have for people interested in LLCs.
3230267
I'm using this for a college course I am currently enrolled in.  It is easy to follow and provides clear, concise information on business law and how it relates to recent events.  A useful reference after the course is completed.
3537449
I found the book to be very clear on all the details of setting up an LLC.  The format is relatively easy to understand.
3073047
I'm looking to form a business with some investors, and I know very little about doing so. After reading the book, I decided to form a partnership that may grow into a corporation one day. The book is an easy read and is accurately described by the title. It is well organized and concisely explains the different business forms in terms of: a general overview, taxation, and legal considerations.
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This is a pretty basic book. Still it provides good information regarding the issues that business owners will encounter when partnering or joining with others to operate the business.  The tax and valuation information is limited and those relying on self-help should consider retaining a qualified business valuation professional to run through the scenarios. Attorneys using this book, should likewise do the above.
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Nolo, the book's creator, specializes in helping consumers and small-business folk understand the ins and outs of common legal situations (starting businesses, setting up wills and trusts, selling property, implementing loans, etc.). Nolo explains the small print in language that won't be inexplicable to non-lawyers, and their legal forms and do-it-yourself legal kits provide people what they really need for a lot less money than a typical visit to a lawyer would run.

Knowing this, you can guess which parts of this book are strong and which are not quite as strong. The legal aspects of freelance/work-at-home businesses -- structuring your company, keeping records, assessing your tax liabilities, setting your fees, etc. -- are well covered here. Also, the legalities of being an employee of another company and working from home are also well discussed.

Along with this solid legal advice are sections dealing with questions like these: Which jobs and personality types best lend themselves to work-at-home scenarios? How do I convince my boss to let me work from home, maybe even part of the time? How do I keep "in the loop" with my fellow employees while working from home? I think for many people considering moving to a work-from-home/telecommuting gig, these sections will be helpful but not definitive. More research will be needed outside the covers of this small book since the reasons most employers balk at letting their employees work from home differ widely, ranging from their employees' actual duties to their personal comfort level for trying new things.

That being said, this book is still a must if you are going to actually start a freelance business. The cost of the book is well worth it for the legal advice alone.

You should realistically expect to 1) buy any number of books, 2) talk to any number of current telecommuters and 3) participate in any number of telecommuting message boards online before you get to the level where your dream of working from home has a chance to succeed. No single book can cover all the varying ins and outs of making telecommuting work, this one included. (I've been doing it for 10 years now and can tell you that each gig is different, mainly due to the personalities and expectations of employers rather than the legal considerations, which mostly remain constant.)