Legal guide for starting & running a small business
| Main Author: | Steingold, Fred. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Berkeley, CA :
Nolo,
2008.
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| Edition: | 10th ed. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Which legal form is best for your business?
- Structuring a partnership agreement
- Creating a corporation
- Creating a limited liability company
- Preparing for ownership changes with a buyout agreement
- Naming your business and products
- Licenses and permits
- Tax basics for the small business
- Raising money for your business
- Buying a business
- Franchises : how not to get burned
- Insuring your business
- Negotiating a favorable lease
- Home-based business
- Employees and independent contractors
- The importance of excellent customer relations
- Legal requirements for dealing with customers
- Cash, credit cards, and checks
- Extending credit and getting paid
- Put it in writing : small business contracts
- The financially troubled business
- Resolving legal disputes
- Representing yourself in small claims court.