Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business () von Fred S. Steingold

This book is for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as managers and other key small business employees, who want a practical and comprehensive guide to business laws without paying a fortune in legal fees. It helps owners and managers successfully start and run a small business, from raising startup money to protecting personal assets to negotiating leases and contracts.

1. Which Legal Form Is Best for Your Business? 2. Structuring a Partnership Agreement 3. Creating a Corporation 4. Creating a Limited Liability Company 5. Preparing for Ownership Changes With a Buyout Agreement 6 .Naming Your Business and Products 7. Licenses and Permits 8. Tax Basics for the Small Business 9. Raising Money for Your Business 10. Buying a Business 11. Franchises: How Not to Get Burned 12. Insuring Your Business 13. Negotiating a Favorable Lease 14 .Home-Based Business 15. Employees and Independent Contractors 16. The Importance of Excellent Customer Relations 17. Legal Requirements for Dealing With Customers 18 . Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks 19. Extending Credit and Getting Paid 20. Put It in Writing: Small Business Contracts 21. The Financially Troubled Business 22. Resolving Legal Disputes 23. Representing Yourself in Small Claims Court 24. Lawyers and Legal Research Appendix: Checklist for Starting a Small Business Index