Is there a good book out there with advice on how to start a small business? -

My friend and I are starting a Sole Proprietorship, where she does hair and I do makeup. We are both certified professionals. It will be type of business where we contract out weddings and formal events. I want to set up everything for tax purposes and money flow before we start. Any advice?

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Make sure it is profitable. Take account of all your costs and your salaries. Keep some money in the business if possible. You might need it for stock etc. Make sure you have the right partner.

there are tons of books - go to any book store and look in the business section - also lots of magazines on starting and running businesses

you need a lot of traffic to get the business. try a mall.

go to amazon.com and do a book search