Legal guide for starting & running a small business

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Legal guide for starting & running a small business / attorney Fred S. Steingold.

Steingold, Fred S., 1936- (author.). Nolo (Firm), (issuing body.).

Summary:

Answers legal questions in plain English related to starting and running a small business. The fifteenth edition is completely updated with the latest legal information and tax rules.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413324075
ISBN: 141332407X
ISBN: 9781413321401
ISBN: 1413321402
ISBN: 9781413317398
ISBN: 1413317391
Physical Description: 441 pages ; 28 cm.
Edition: 15th edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2017.
Copyright: ©2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:: 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 -- Lawyers and legal research -- Appendix. Checklist for starting a small business.