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
The 10th edition is completely updated and revised to provide the latest regulations, tax numbers and business realities. It also provides a start-up checklist, an expanded discussion about choosing a business structure, updates to bankruptcy law—and much more.
