Legal guide for starting & running a small business

By Fred Steingold

Subjects: Law and legislation, LAW, Business, Small business, law and legislation, Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, Reference, Popular works, Small business, Business enterprises, Small business, planning, Nonfiction, Small business, management, New business enterprises, planning, Small business, united states, Business enterprises, united states

Description: From opening day to tax day, this is the all-in-one book you need!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 $200-$300 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:raise start-up moneychoose between a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLCget licenses and permitsbuy or sell a business or franchisenegotiate a favorable leaseinsure your businesshire independent contractors safelyunderstand small business tax rulespick and protect a good nameresolve legal disputesadopt the best customer policiesenter into strong contractscope with financial problemsThe 10th edition is completely updated and revised to provide the latest regulations, tax numbers and business realities. It also provides a start-up checklist, an expanded discussion about choosing a business structure, updates to bankruptcy law -- and much more.