Part V

Keeping Your Business Legal and Fiscally Responsible

Become aware of best practices for avoiding legal trouble and maintaining good accounting records at www.dummies.com/extras/startinganonlinebusiness.

In this part . . .

Protecting your business’s identity — your trade name, trademarks, and domain name.

Being aware of local regulations and restrictions you need to observe.

Choosing an accounting method and keeping track of your business records to streamline the tax return process.