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Smart Consumer: Online Tips and Guides
These electronic publications provide access to a wide variety of consumer related information. They can be read, but are not available for ordering from FCIC.


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Doing Business with GSA
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Avoiding Office Supply Scams - Learn the most common office scams and tips to avoid receiving overpriced or unordered merchandise. (PDF file)

Being An Entrepreneur - For various types of small businesses, explains how to create a business plan, decide on the best legal structure for your business, and market it. Also provides information on selling your business. (PDF file)

Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise - Want to start your own business? Find out about the benefits of franchise ownership, the limitations, choosing the best franchise for you, and investigating franchise offerings. (PDF file)

Doing Business with GSA - The General Services Administration (GSA) buys a wide variety of products and services for federal agencies. Learn about GSA's contracting opportunities. (PDF file)

Employment Law Guide - Covers laws and regulations regarding wages and hours of work, safety and health standards, pension and benefit plans, federal contracts, and more. (PDF file)

General Information Concerning Patents - Learn about patent laws, application procedures, costs, and more in this revision Includes application form with instructions.

Introduction to Federal Taxes for Small Business/Self- Employed - Explains what you need to document expenses and deductions and file federal taxes.

Q's & A's for Small Business Employers - Use this guide to develop an effective safety and health program, identify safety hazards, reduce injuries, and more. (PDF file)

Small Business Resource Guide - Helpful CD-ROM contains business tax forms, instructions, and publications, plus guidance on preparing a business plan, financing your business, and more. Note: Our Winter Catalog mistakenly shows this as a 2008 publication. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Using Credit Reports: What Employers Need to Know - Explains the legal steps you must take when using credit reports to hire or evaluate employees. (PDF file)

Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop - Covers a variety of small business tax issues including payroll taxes, electronic filing, and the latest tax law changes that may affect the small business owner.

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