Small Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, And Stay Out of Trouble!

by Bernard B. Kamoroff

Most people dream about someday owning a business, but dreams are often no match for the reality of the red tape and regulations involved in actually getting a business up and running. Small Time Operator shows the way. The most popular start-up guide ever written, it covers every aspect of small business ownership, including getting the proper permits and licenses; financing; choosing a location; creating an effective business plan; whether or not to incorporate; recordkeeping; setting up a bookkeeping system; hiring employees; insurance; federal, state, and local taxes; dealing with the IRS; franchises; doing business on the internet; and much more. This new edition has been updated to reflect current changes in the tax code and business management principles. Clearly written and fun to read, the book breaks down the seemingly complex process of opening a business into a simple step-by-step procedure — and helps turn the small business dream into reality.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Reference, Small Business, Finance, Buisness, Taxation

232 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 1984

Reviews

[Lyn]

Very informative. I took lots of notes. Entrepreneur mindset. Planning.

[Lauren]

This book was recommended to me by Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching as an invaluable resource for answering common business questions like, "How do I pay my taxes as a business owner?" "Should I incorporate?" "Do I need a permit to do this?" etc. If a recommendation from the highly successful and oh-so-smart Jenny Hart isn’t enough for you, Amazon tells me this book is now in its twenty-seventh edition. Seriously. Kamoroff will not give you examples of guerrilla marketing on the cheap, but when it comes to the nuts and bolts of business hoop-jumping, he’s got it covered.

[Haley Hixson]

This was written in an entertaining and conversational style, considering the content (LOTS of stuff about taxes and payroll). Overall useful for considering starting a business. Even though I have a business/accounting degree, this book brought up things I hadn't considered and will probably prove to be a good reference in the future.

[James]

When I first started my consulting business back in the '80s, this book was a godsend. I haven't the more recent versions but the synopsis looks promising for people in the US starting new businesses. Even the older editions are better than winging it and hoping you don't mess up. But but the new edition, it's inexpensive and invaluable.

[Tabi]

Very comprehensive guide to a variety of businesses, on every level you could need to know for the basic start up of your operation.

[Nicole]

This handbook was rather informative & easy to understand for the one who wants to learn more information about starting their own business. As someone dabbling in the idea of a home-based company, it helped me organize my thoughts & narrow down what I need to look into before I go any further. I took plenty of notes & will use them as I delve forward into this exciting but unsure world of entrepreneurship! I recommend for the newbie who is thinking about starting their own business. It will give you insight & enough information to get you started!

[CJ Flynn]

If you are going to start a business this is one of the best books that you could read. I have read many books like it but none really come close to how good this one is from topics to its general readability. I would Highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about small and start up business!

[Lauryl]

Clear and full of good and often funny quotes. This is like a driver's license test: learn the rules before you go out and get creamed. If you're up for starting a business here in the States, which this book taught me I'm not (yet), it will tell you what to do in a neat and helpful way.

[Colleen]

Excellent book for anyone starting a business and needs a guide on where to begin, where to go, and how to grow. While I did read through the entire book, I definitely plan to visit specific chapters frequently as a frame of reference and more in depth learning.

[Sarah Sammis]

Back in the days of trying to run my own business.

[Tara]

Very general and basic, but full of really good information. Makes you realize a lot of aspects of running your own business without making it seem totally overwhelming.

[Kevin]

School textbook. Lots of typos, and the formatting was difficult to get through. There may have been some useful information, but I either didn't get to it or couldn't find it in the errors.

[Ursula]

Good basic overview; recommended

[H. T.]

Great info for start-ups with easy to understand small business tax info.

[Dele Tosh]

An interesting and insightful book for small business owners though I would have loved if it touched on a few more online tools.

Perhaps the next edition.

[Mike]

Very useful information for someone thinking about starting or buying a business.