Legal guide for starting & running a small business /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
by Fred S. Steingold ; edited by Ilona Bray.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
9th ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berkeley, CA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Nolo,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
454 pages :
Other Physical Details
forms ;
Dimensions
28 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- 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 the 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, credit cards and checks -- Extending credit and getting paid -- Put it in writing: small business contracts -- The financially troubled business -- Resolving legal disputes -- Representing yourself in small claims court -- Lawyers and legal research.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This book provides the latest in law, business and taxes. It features all-new information on buying LLCs and franchises, plus expanded information on complying with ADA requirements and dealing with customers via the Internet.
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Legal guide for starting and running a small business
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Business enterprises-- Law and legislation-- United States, Popular works.
Small business-- Law and legislation-- United States, Popular works.