An edition of Legal guide for starting & running a small business
(2011)
Legal guide for starting & running a small business
12th ed.
by Fred Steingold
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"Answers legal questions in plain English related to starting and running a small business. The 12th edition is thoroughly updated, including information on new tax reporting requirements and tax credits for small businesses under the Patient Protection Act"--Provided by publisher.
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Legal guide for starting & running a small business
2011, Nolo, NOLO
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Table of Contents
1. Which legal form is best for your business?
Sole proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited liability companies
Choosing between a corporation and an LLC
2. Structuring a partnership agreement
Why you need a written agreement
Overview of your partnership agreement
Changes in your partnership
3. Creating a corporation
Structure of a corporation
Financing your corporation
Compensating yourself
Do you need a lawyer to incorporate?
Overview of incorporation procedures
Twelve basic steps to incorporate
After your incorporate
Safe business practices for your corporation
4. Creating a limited liability company
Number of members required
Management of an LLC
Financing an LLC
Compensating members
Choosing a name
Paperwork for setting up an LLC
After your form your LLC
Safe business practices for your LLC
5. Preparing for ownership changes with a buyout agreement
Major benefits of adopting a buyout agreement
Where to put your buyout provisions
When to create a buyout agreement
6. Naming your business and products
Business names : an overview - Mandatory name procedures
Trademarks and service marks
Strong and weak trademarks
Before the trademark : name searches
How to use and protect your trademark
7. Licenses and permits
Federal registrations and licenses
State requirements
Regional requirements
Local requirements
How to deal with local building and zoning officials
8. Tax basics for the small business
Employer identification number
Becoming an S corporation
Business taxes in general
Business deductions
Tax audits
9. Raising money for your business
Consider writing a business plan
Two types of outside financing
Thirteen common sources of money
Document all of the money you receive
10. Buying a business
Finding a business to buy
What's the structure of the business you want to buy?
Gathering information about a business
Valuing the business
Other items to investigate
Letter of intent to purchase
The sales agreement
The closing
Selling a business
11. Franchises : how not to get burned
What is a franchise?
The downsides of franchise ownership
Investigating a franchise
The franchise disclosure document
The franchise agreement
Resolving disputes with your franchisor
12. Insuring your business
Working with an insurance agent
Property coverage
Liability insurance
Other insurance to consider
Saving money on insurance
Making a claim
13. Negotiating a favorable lease
Finding a place
Leases and rental agreements : an overview
Short-term leases (month-to-month rentals)
Written long-term leases
Additional clauses to consider
Shopping center leases
How to modify a lease
Landlord-tenant disputes
Getting out of a lease - When you need professional help
14. Home-based business
Zoning laws
Private land use restrictions
Insurance
Deducting expenses for the business use of your home
15. Employees and independent contractors
Hiring employees
Job descriptions
Job advertisements
Job applications
Interviews
Testing
Background checks
Immigration law requirements
Personnel practices
Illegal discrimination
Wages and hours
Occupational safety and health
Workers' compensation
Termination of employment
Unemployment compensation
Independent contractors
16. The importance of excellent customer relations
Develop your customer satisfaction policy
Telling customers about your policies
17. Legal requirements for dealing with customers
Advertising
Retail pricing and return practices
Warranties
Consumer protection statutes
Dealing with customers online
18. Cash, credit cards, and checks
19.Extending credit and getting paid
Practical side of extending credit
Laws that regulate consumer credit
Becoming a secured creditor
Collection problems
Collection options
20. Put it in writing : small business contracts
What makes a valid contract
Unfair or illegal contracts
Misrepresentation, duress, or mistake
Must a contract be in writing?
Writing business-to-business contracts
Signing your contracts
Enforcing contracts in court
What can you sue for?
21. The financially troubled business
Thinking ahead to protect your personal assets
Managing the financially troubled business
Seeking an objective analysis
Workouts
Selling or closing the business
Understanding bankruptcy
22. Resolving legal disputes
Negotiating a settlement
Understanding mediation
Arbitration
Going to court
23. Representing yourself in small claims court
Deciding whether to represent yourself
Learning the rules
Meeting the jurisdictional limits
Before you file your lawsuit
Figuring out whom to sue
Handling your small claims court lawsuit
Representing yourself if you're the defendant
Appealing small claims decisions
Collecting your judgement
24. Lawyers and legal research
How to find the right lawyer
Fees and bills
Problems with your lawyer
Do-it-yourself legal research
Appendix : Checklist for starting a small business.
Edition Notes
"The all-in-one business law book"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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