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Table of Contents

Chapter One: How To Start A Business in Southeast Alabama

Business Start-Up Checklist
Generating Ideas
Technical and Managerial Experience
Writing a Business Plan
Business Plan Outline
Choosing a Legal Structure
Sample Documents
Feasibility Checklist

Chapter Two: Start-Up Guidelines

Regulations and Permits
Agency Reference List
Accounting and Record Keeping
Insurance
Readiness Questionnaire

Chapter Three: Guide to Business Taxes

Introduction to Business Taxes
Taxes on the Business Itself
Employment and Income Taxes
Sales and Use tax
Ad Valorem Tax
Motor Vehicle Division
Tax Numbers and Forms

Chapter 4. Strategic Planning and Consulting Agencies

Alabama Small Business Consortium
Department of Agriculture and Industry
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Alabama Development Office
Minority Business Development Agency
Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Service Corp of Retired Executives
Southeast Alabama Chambers of Commerce
Alabama State Employment Service

Chapter 5. Small Business Financing

Financing Overview
Financing Agencies and Programs
Financial Ratio Analysis
Glossary of Terms

Chapter 6. Employment Law Alabama

Right-To-Work and At-Will State
Child Labor Provisions
Federal Employment Law Employee Thresholds

Chapter 7. New Employee Reporting Requirements

Alabama New Hire Reporting
The I-9 Form

APPENDICES:

Bank, Attorney, Insurance and Financial Advisor Listings