Legal guide for starting & running a small business
By: attorney Fred S. Steingold
Contributors: Nolo (Firm)
Edition: 15th edition.
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 441
ISBN-13: 9781413324075
Subjects: Business enterprises; Law and legislation; Popular works; Small business
Other titles: Legal guide for starting and running a small business
Description: Answers legal questions in plain English related to starting and running a small business. The fifteenth edition is completely updated with the latest legal information and tax rules.
Notes: "April 2017"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Which legal form is best for your business?; title: Structuring a partnership agreement; title: Creating a corporation; title: Creating a limited liability company; title: Preparing for ownership changes with a buyout agreement; title: Naming your business and products; title: Licenses and permits; title: Tax basics for the small business; title: Raising money for your business; title: Buying a business; title: Franchises : how not to get burned; title: Insuring your business; title: Negotiating a favorable lease; title: Home-based business; title: Employees and independent contractors; title: The importance of excellent customer relations; title: Legal requirements for dealing with customers; title: Cash, credit cards, and checks; title: Extending credit and getting paid; title: Put it in writing : small business contracts; title: The financially troubled business; title: Resolving legal disputes; title: Representing yourself in small claims court; title: Lawyers and legal research; title: Appendix. Checklist for starting a small business.