Whoops! I'm in Business: A Crash Course in Business Basics

Have the drive, but need the "know how" to start and run a business? This book is for you!

If your pastime and passion has started bringing in money, you may be wondering, "Am I in business -- and if so, how do I run it?"

Feeling nervous? Don't! Thousands of people who knew absolutely nothing about business are now reaping the benefits of their hard work -- and experiencing the satisfaction of succeeding on their own.

You can, too -- and Whoops! I'm in Business will show you how. Let it guide you through the entire business lifecycle. You'll find answers to the unknowns that may be holding you back, such as:

"Is this the right business for me?" "Should I quit my day job?" "What do I really need to know about bookkeeping?" "Do I need licenses and permits? Where do I get them?" "Can I borrow money? How?" "What do I need to know about contracts?" "What should I know about income taxes?" and many more... Whoops! I'm in Business is packed with practical tips, resources and the stories of people who made the transition from business newbie to successful entrepreneur.

Don't wonder about what to do with your idea any longer -- find answers in this book!

--Ebook also available--

Rich Stim is a graduate of the University of San Francisco School of Law where he studied intellectual property law. He practices law in San Francisco, specializing in intellectual property and licensing and is an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University. He is the author of Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business, License Your Invention and Getting Permission: How to License and Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off (all published by Nolo.com); as well as Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights (West).

Lisa Guerin -During her years as a law student at Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley, Lisa worked for Nolo as a research and editorial assistant. After a stint as a staff attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Lisa worked primarily in the field of employment law, in both government and private practice. Lisa recently rejoined the staff at Nolo, where she is the co-author of Nolo's Pocket Guide to California Law.