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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 $150-$250 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 know.


About the Author

Fred Steingold practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  He is the author of several Nolo business-law books, including Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business and The Employer's Legal Handbook.  His monthly column, The Legal Advisor, is carried by trade publications around the country.


Subjects Covered

• Business structures
  
  
• Hiring and firing
  
  
• Licenses and permits
  
  
• Taxes
  
  
• Borrowing money
  
  
• Commercial leases

Includes

Introduction

Which Legal Form Is Best for Your Business
Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Choosing Between a Corporation and an LLC, Special Structurs for Special Situations

Structuring a Partnership Agreement
Why You Need a Written Agreement, An Overview of Your Partnership Agreement, Changes in Your Partnership

Creating a Corporation
The Structure of a Corporation, Financing Your Corporation, Compensating Yourself, Do You Need a Lawyer to Incorporate?, Overview of Incorporation Procedures, 12 Basic Steps to Incorporate, After You Incorporate, Business Practices for Your Corporation

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 You Form Your LLC, Safe Business Practices for Your LLC

Developing a Buy-Sell Agreement
Major Benefits of Adopting a Buy-Sell Agreement, Where to Put Your Buy-Sell Provisions, When to Create a Buy-Sell Agreement

Naming Your Business and Products
Business Names: An Overview, Mandatory Name Procedures, Trademarks and Service Marks, Strong and Weak Trademarks, How to Protect Your Trademark, Name Searches

Licenses and Permits
Federal Registrations and Licenses, State Requirements, Regional Requirements, Local Requirements, How to Deal With Local Building and Zoning Officials

Tax Basics for the Small Business
Employer Identification Number, Becoming an S Corporation, Business Taxes in General, Business Deductions, Tax Audits

Raising Money for Your Business
Two Types of Outside Financing, Twelve Common Sources of Money, Document All Money You Receive

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

Franchises: How Not to Get Burned
Overview of Franchises, What Is a Franchise?, Investigating a Franchise, The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, The Franchise Agreement, Solving Problems With a Franchisor

Insuring Your Business
Working With an Insurance Agent, Property Coverage, Liability Insurance, Other Insurance to Consider, Saving Money on Insurance, Making a Claim

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

Home-Based Business
Zoning Laws, Private Land Use Restrictions, Insurance, Deducting Expenses for Business Use of Your Home

Employees and Independent Contractors
Hiring Employees, Job Descriptions, Job Advertisements, Job Applications, Interviews, Testing, Investigating Job Application Information, Immigration Law Requirements, Personnel Practices, Illegal Discrimination, Wages and Hours, Occupational Safety and Health -OSHA, Workers' Compensation, Termination, Unemployment Compensation, Independent Contractors

The Importance of Excellent Relations
Developing Your Customer Satisfaction Policy, Telling Customers About Your Policies

Legal Requirements for Dealing With Customers
Advertising, Retail Pricing and Return Practices, Warranties, Consumer Protection Statutes

Cash, Checks and Credit Cards
Cash, Credit Cards, Checks

Extending Credit and Getting Paid
The Practical Side of Extending Credit, Laws That Regulate Consumer Credit, Becoming a Secured Creditor, Collection Problems, Collection Options

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, The Formalities of Getting a Contract Signed, Enforcing Contracts in Court, What Can You Sue For?

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

Resolving Legal Disputes
Negotiating a Settlement, Understanding Mediation, Arbitration, Going to Court

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 Judgment

Lawyers and Legal Research
How to Find the Right Lawyer, Fees and Bills, Problems With Your Lawyer, Do-It-Yourself Legal Research


Product Reviews

"...an unusually helpful approach to the start-up process...Unlike most lawyers, Steingold writes in a clear and practical way that is easy for small business owners to understand...covers a lot of basics, from negotiating a lease to representing yourself in small claims court."
     - Inc. Magazine

"Most entrepreneurs can't afford to call their lawyer every time a legal question comes up. The Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business is a cost-effective solution."
     - Success Magazine

"You won't find a better up-to-date professional counseling in a handy, easy-to-use and understand reference."
     - San Francisco Examiner

"Steingold has written a nuts and bolts legal guidebook that answers questions that continually come up in running a small business in today's competitive environment. Written in 'plain English.'"
     - Business Life Magazine