The all-in-one business law book
Whether you’re just starting a small business, or your business is already up and running, legal questions crop up on an almost daily basis. Ignoring them can threaten your enterprise—but hiring a lawyer to help with routine issues can devastate the bottom line.
The Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business has helped more than a quarter million entrepreneurs and business owners master the basics, including how to:
- raise start-up money
- decide between an LLC or other business structure
- save on business taxes
- get licenses and permits
- choose the right insurance
- negotiate contracts and leases
- avoid problems if you’re buying a franchise
- hire and manage employees and independent contractors
- attract and keep customers (and get paid on time), and
- limit your liability and protect your personal assets.
Whether you’re a sole proprietor or an LLC or corporation, or a one-person business operating out of your home, or a company with a large staff leasing space, this book will help you start and run a successful business.
The 16th edition is completely updated with the latest legal information and tax rules for small businesses under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business| Fred S. Steingold Attorney (Author), David Steingold Attorney (Author)| NOLO
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Which Legal Form Is Best for Your Business?
Chapter 2. Structuring a Partnership Agreement
Chapter 3. Creating a Corporation
Chapter 4. Creating a Limited Liability Company
Chapter 5. Preparing for Ownership Changes With a Buyout Agreement
Chapter 6. Naming Your Business and Products
Chapter 7. Licenses and Permits
Chapter 8. Tax Basics for the Small Business
Chapter 9. Raising Money for Your Business
Chapter 10. Buying a Business
Chapter 11. Franchises: How Not to Get Burned
Chapter 12. Insuring Your Business
Chapter 13. Negotiating a Favorable Lease
Chapter 14. Home-Based Business
Chapter 15. Employees and Independent Contractors
Chapter 16. The Importance of Excellent Customer Relations
Chapter 17. Legal Requirements for Dealing With Customers
Chapter 18. Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks
Chapter 19. Extending Credit and Getting Paid
Chapter 20. Put It in Writing: Small Business Contracts
Chapter 21. The Financially Troubled Business
Chapter 22. Resolving Legal Disputes
Chapter 23. Representing Yourself in Small Claims Court
Chapter 24. Lawyers and Legal Research
Appendix: Checklist for Starting a Small Business
Index
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