Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business, 6th ed)

ISBN: 0873376420

Author: Fred S. Steingold

Condition: New

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:* raise start-up money* choose between a sole proprietorship, partnership or L.L.C.* get licenses and permits* buy or sell a business or franchise* negotiate a favorable lease* insure your business* hire independent contractors safely* understand small business tax rules* pick & protect a good name* resolve legal disputes* adopt the best customer policies* enter into enforceable contracts* cope with financial problemsCompletely revised and updated, the book provides the latest information on the hugely popular limited liability corporation, including an expanded discussion of how to choose between a corporation and an LLC.The bestselling book also packs tips on:* sharing business ownership with a spouse* how to raise money* new rules for taking home-office tax deductions* the best Web sites for small-business legal information.