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Sole Proprietorship: Small Business Start-Up Kits
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By Attorney Daniel Sitarz, Nova Publishing, Business & Consumer
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Did You Know?
A COMPANY is any
formal business entity for profit, which may be a corporation,
a partnership, association or individual proprietorship,
see
company.
Did You Know?
A LLC is a business
structure that is a hybrid of a partnership and a corporation.
Its owners are shielded from personal liability and all
profits and losses pass directly to the owners without taxation
of the entity itself, see
limited liability company.
Did You Know?
A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
is a special type of partnership which is very common when
people need funding for a business, or when they are putting
together an investment in a real estate development, see
limited partnership.
Did You Know?
ACORPORATION is
an organization formed with state governmental approval
to act as an artificial person to carry on business (or
other activities), which can sue or be sued, and (unless
it is non-profit) can issue shares of stock to raise funds
with which to start a business or increase its capital,
see
corporation.
Did You Know?
A PARTNERSHIP
is a business enterprise entered into for profit which
is owned by more than one person, each of whom is a "partner.",
see
partnership.
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Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business
By Attorney Fred S. Steingold, Nolo Press
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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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