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P-Brain Media’s Director Peri Pakroo has written extensively on business, nonprofit and legal issues and is the author of several books published by Nolo. You can purchase any of Peri's books from Amazon.com by clicking the button below the book image.

	*The Small Business-Start-Up Kit, 5th edition (2007) by Peri Pakroo Many people dream of running a business of their own -- but often don't know how to start. Sound familiar? This book can help. User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit* shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. More/Less Info It explains in plain English how to: choose the best business structure write an effective business plan file the right forms in the right place price, bid and bill your projects draft and use contracts, online and off manage your finances be prepared for, and file, required taxes, and reach customers online. The Small Business Start-Up Kit also includes all the forms and instructions you need both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. The 5th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest legal and tax changes. It includes a new chapter on e-business and expanded information on financing your business. It also features new business-planning spreadsheets on the CD-ROM.
	*The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California, 7th edition (2007) by Peri Pakroo This book offers all the information from the national edition of The Small Business Start-Up Kit,* plus California-specific information. Includes details on California regulations and taxes, and state-specific forms. More/Less Info The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California outlines how to set up your enterprise in the Golden State quickly and easily, pointing out the hurdles, fees and forms along the way. Clear and straight to the point, the book explains how to: choose the best business structure write an effective business plan file the right forms in the right place price, bid and bill your projects draft and use contracts, online and off manage your finances be prepared for, and file, required taxes reach customers online, and much more. The 7th edition is completely updated, and includes new chapters on e-business and doing business from home. It also covers the latest California-specific business information, including sales tax rates by county, registration forms and fees. Updated forms and business-planning spreadsheets are included on CD-ROM.
	*Starting & Building a Nonprofit, 3rd edition (2009) by Peri Pakroo If you're ready to save the world, here's the book you need. Rescue a school library. Preserve an endangered species. Support the arts. Whatever it is you want to do to give back to your community, Starting & Building a Nonprofit* provides the kick-start you need. More/Less Info Filled with user-friendly information, practical advice and step-by-step instructions, this book is your guide through the process of getting your nonprofit up and running. It explains how to: pick the perfect name for your organization structure a nonprofit to achieve your goals choose a federal tax-exempt status create a mission statement develop a strategic plan and initial budget launch a successful fundraising plan recruit and manage board members and volunteers hire and train staff obtain necessary insurance market your organization and much more. Starting & Building a Nonprofit goes beyond paperwork -- it addresses the big picture, showing you how to create a solvent, efficient organization that will make a real difference. All the forms you'll need are included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.

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