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From opening day to tax day, this is the all-in-one book you need!

Small business owners are regularly confronted by a bewildering array of legal questions and problems. Ignoring them can lead to disaster -- but with lawyers typically charging $200-$300 an hour, calling one to answer routine legal questions can be a fast track to the poorhouse.

Fortunately, you have a better alternative. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business clearly explains the practical and legal information you need to:

  • raise start-up money
  • choose between a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLC
  • get licenses and permits
  • buy or sell a business or franchise
  • negotiate a favorable lease
  • insure your business
  • hire independent contractors safely
  • understand small business tax rules
  • pick and protect a good name
  • resolve legal disputes
  • adopt the best customer policies
  • enter into strong contracts
  • cope with financial problems
Table of Contents
Introduction
  • A. Is This Book for You?
  • B. How This Book Will Help
  • C. Non legal Matters to Attend To
1. Which Legal Form Is Best for Your Business?
  • A. Sole Proprietorships
  • B. Partnerships
  • C. Corporations
  • D. Limited Liability Companies
  • E. Choosing Between a Corporation and an LLC
  • F. Special Structures for Special Situations
2. Structuring a Partnership Agreement
  • A. Why You Need a Written Agreement
  • B. An Overview of Your Partnership Agreement
  • C. Changes in Your Partnership
3. Creating a Corporation
  • A. The Structure of a Corporation
  • B. Financing Your Corporation
  • C. Compensating Yourself
  • D. Do You Need a Lawyer to Incorporate?
  • E. Overview of Incorporation Procedures
  • F. Twelve Basic Steps to Incorporate
  • G. After You Incorporate
  • H. Safe Business Practices for Your Corporation
4. Creating a Limited Liability Company
  • A. Number of Members Required
  • B. Management of an LLC
  • C. Financing an LLC
  • D. Compensating Members
  • E. Choosing a Name
  • F. Paperwork for Setting Up an LLC
  • G. After You Form Your LLC
  • H. Safe Business Practices for Your LLC
5. Preparing for Ownership Changes With a Buy-Sell Agreement
  • A. Major Benefits of Adopting a Buy-Sell Agreement
  • B. Where to Put Your Buy-Sell Provisions
  • C. When to Create a Buy-Sell Agreement
6. Naming Your Business and Products
  • A. Business Names: An Overview
  • B. Mandatory Name Procedures
  • C. Trademarks and Service Marks
  • D. Strong and Weak Trademarks
  • E. How to Protect Your Trademark
  • F. Name Searches
7. Licenses and Permits
  • A. Federal Registrations and Licenses
  • B. State Requirements
  • C. Regional Requirements
  • D. Local Requirements
  • E. How to Deal With Local Building and Zoning Officials
8. Tax Basics for the Small Business
  • A. Employer Identification Number
  • B. Becoming an S Corporation
  • C. Business Taxes in General
  • D. Business Deductions
  • E. Tax Audits
9. Raising Money for Your Business
  • A. Two Types of Outside Financing
  • B. Thirteen Common Sources of Money
  • C. Document All Money You Receive
10. Buying a Business
  • A. Finding a Business to Buy
  • B. What's the Structure of the Business You Want to Buy?
  • C. Gathering Information About a Business
  • D. Valuing the Business
  • E. Other Items to Investigate
  • F. Letter of Intent to Purchase
  • G. The Sales Agreement
  • H. The Closing
  • I. Selling a Business
11. Franchises: How Not to Get Burned
  • A. What Is a Franchise?
  • B. The Downsides of Franchise Ownership
  • C. Investigating a Franchise
  • D. The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular
  • E. The Franchise Agreement
  • F. Resolving Disputes With Your Franchisor
12. Insuring Your Business
  • A. Working With an Insurance Agent
  • B. Property Coverage
  • C. Liability Insurance
  • D. Other Insurance to Consider
  • E. Saving Money on Insurance
  • F. Making a Claim
13. Negotiating a Favorable Lease
  • A. Finding a Place
  • B. Leases and Rental Agreements: An Overview
  • C. Short-Term Leases (Month-to-Month Rentals)
  • D. Written Long-Term Leases
  • E. Additional Clauses to Consider
  • F. Shopping Center Leases
  • G. How to Modify a Lease
  • H. Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  • I. Getting Out of a Lease
  • J. When You Need Professional Help
14. Home-Based Business
  • A. Zoning Laws
  • B. Private Land Use Restrictions
  • C. Insurance
  • D. Deducting Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
15. Employees and Independent Contractors
  • A. Hiring Employees
  • B. Job Descriptions
  • C. Job Advertisements
  • D. Job Applications
  • E. Interviews
  • F. Testing
  • G. Investigating Job Application Information
  • H. Immigration Law Requirements
  • I. Personnel Practices
  • J. Illegal Discrimination
  • K. Wages and Hours
  • L. Occupational Safety and Health
  • M. Workers' Compensation
  • N. Termination
  • O. Unemployment Compensation
  • P. Independent Contractors
16. The Importance of Excellent Customer Relations
  • A. Developing Your Customer Satisfaction Policy
  • B. Telling Customers About Your Policies
17. Legal Requirements for Dealing With Customers
  • A. Advertising
  • B. Retail Pricing and Return Practices
  • C. Warranties
  • D. Consumer Protection Statutes
  • E. Dealing With Customers Online
18. Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks
  • A. Cash
  • B. Credit Cards
  • C. Checks
19. Extending Credit and Getting Paid
  • A. The Practical Side of Extending Credit
  • B. Laws That Regulate Consumer Credit
  • C. Becoming a Secured Creditor
  • D. Collection Problems
  • E. Collection Options
20. Put It in Writing: Small Business Contracts
  • A. What Makes a Valid Contract
  • B. Unfair or Illegal Contracts
  • C. Misrepresentation, Duress, or Mistake
  • D. Must a Contract Be in Writing?
  • E. Writing Business-to-Business Contracts
  • F. The Formalities of Getting a Contract Signed
  • G. Enforcing Contracts in Court
  • H. What Can You Sue For?
21. The Financially Troubled Business
  • A. Thinking Ahead to Protect Your Personal Assets
  • B. Managing the Financially Troubled Business
  • C. Seeking an Objective Analysis
  • D. Workouts
  • E. Selling or Closing the Business
  • F. Understanding Bankruptcy
22. Resolving Legal Disputes
  • A. Negotiating a Settlement
  • B. Understanding Mediation
  • C. Arbitration
  • D. Going to Court
23. Representing Yourself in Small Claims Court
  • A. Deciding Whether to Represent Yourself
  • B. Learning the Rules
  • C. Meeting the Jurisdictional Limits
  • D. Before You File Your Lawsuit
  • E. Figuring Out Whom to Sue
  • F. Handling Your Small Claims Court Lawsuit
  • G. Representing Yourself If You're the Defendant
  • H. Appealing Small Claims Decisions
  • I. Collecting Your Judgment
24. Lawyers and Legal Research
  • A. How to Find the Right Lawyer
  • B. Fees and Bills
  • C. Problems With Your Lawyer
  • D. Do-It-Yourself Legal Research
Appendix A
Appendix B
Index
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