Getting a business up and running takes work and careful planning. This guide was created to help you along the way. Each step of this guide provides sources of information in the form of databases, videos, websites, ebooks more.
OneSearch - the Library's main resource locator finds print and electronic resources in the Library, tens of thousands of EBSCOhost ebooks and journals, industry reports, news articles, and more. Search for 'business plans' or 'business planning' to find everything, regardless of format, relevant to your needs. You can also search our databases individually; See Choosing a Business for links to relevant databases.
When starting a company, it's essential to select the business structure that best supports your goals. Business structures are chosen for the most part to comply with tax law, which treats each type of structure differently. There are three types of legal structures for a business: Sole proprietorship, partnership (which is a form of proprietorship) and incorporation.
Explore the types of legal organization for your business which can affect how much you pay in taxes, the type of reporting required, and your exposure to personal liability.
The type of structure you choose for your business has a significant effect on the way you report your income. The business structure impacts the type of tax returns you file each year, and many other matters.
