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Book

Legal guide for starting & running a small business

Call Numbers

  • LAW 346.0652 F5378 2023 (CEN)
  • 346.0652 F5378 2023 (EAS, OSH)

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Edition

18th edition.

Publication Information

[Berkeley, California] : Nolo, 2023.

Physical Description

402 pages ; 28 cm

Summary

This book is for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as managers and other critical small business employees, who want practical and comprehensive guidance on business laws--without paying a lot in legal fees. The book helps owners and managers successfully begin and run a small business, covering topics like raising start-up money, protecting personal assets, negotiating leases and contracts, and more.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Your legal companion for starting and running a small business
  • Which legal form is best for your business?
  • Structuring a partnership agreement
  • Creating a corporation
  • Creating a limited liability company
  • Preparing for ownership changes with a buyout agreement
  • Naming your business and products
  • Licenses and permits
  • Tax basics for small business
  • Raising money for your business
  • Buying a business
  • Franchises : how not to get burned
  • Insuring your business
  • Negotiating a favorable lease
  • Home-based business
  • Employees and independent contractors
  • The importance of excellent customer relations
  • Legal requirements for dealing with customers
  • Cash, P2P payments, credit cards, checks, and cryptocurrency
  • Extending credit and getting paid
  • Put it in writing : small business contracts
  • The financially troubled business
  • Appendix: Checklist for staring a small business.

Subjects

Added Authors

Nolo (Firm),