::getting started is half the battle::

once you've decided to get moving, you will find the most time consuming element of starting a business is doing proper research. However, if you do enough of it, you will have an excellent foundation on which to lean. the small business administration, offered via the federal government, is an excellent resource. there you will find a plethora of information to answer all your questions. http://www.sba.gov

also, check out S.C.O.R.E for business advice. there is usually a local office where you can go in person to get all your questions answered. http://www.score.org/index.html