My Books

If you're ready for a user-friendly deep dive into the legal and practical details of starting and running a business or nonprofit, check out my books published by Nolo Press.

I don’t sell my books directly, but each title below has links to purchase at your local, indie bookstore (or, if you prefer, a mega-retailer).

The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit

The award-winning guide for any woman starting a business

Get the solid advice and business basics every woman entrepreneur needs in The Women’s Small Business Start-Up Kit. Learn what it takes to start and run a business, including how to:

write a business plan and raise start-up money
become certified as a women-owned business
market and brand your business effectively

Includes key financial worksheets and other useful forms! Read more…

The Small Business Start-Up Kit

Your one-stop guide to starting a small business

Get your start-up off the ground with the financial, legal, and practical tools needed to set up and run a small business. The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows how to:

choose the best business structure and name
write an effective business plan and raise start-up money
get your website up and running
manage finances and taxes, and
use the latest tools for marketing your business.

Start your small business today! Read more…

The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California

The only California-specific book for small business start-ups

Get your California start-up off the ground with the financial, legal, and practical tools needed to set up and run a small business in the Golden State. The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California shows how to:

write an effective business plan and choose the right business structure
raise start-up funding
get necessary state and local licenses and permits
manage finances and taxes, and
market your business successfully.

Includes key business forms and information every California start-up needs! Read more…

Starting and Building a Nonprofit

Build a great nonprofit

Starting a nonprofit organization? Find the practical advice and legal information you need to get your nonprofit up and running. With Starting & Building a Nonprofit, you’ll learn how to: