Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (LEGAL GUIDE FOR STARTING AND RUNNING A SMALL BUSINESS) - Tapa blanda

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, 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 LLC · 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 and protect a good name · resolve legal disputes · adopt the best customer policies · enter into strong contracts · cope with financial problems The 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.