Format:
Book
Author:
Steingold, Fred S., 1936-2017 author.
Title:
Legal guide for starting & running a small business / attorney Fred S. Steingold.
Edition:
15th edition.
Publisher, Date:
Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2017.
Description:
441 pages ; 28 cm
Summary:
Answers legal questions in plain English related to starting and running a small business. The fifteenth edition is completely updated with the latest legal information and tax rules.
Subjects:
Small business -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Popular works.
Business enterprises -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Popular works.
Genre:
Law for laypersons.
Other Author:
Nolo (Firm)
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
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 -- Appendix. Checklist for starting a small business.
ISBN:
9781413324075 (softcover)
141332407X (softcover)
Other Number:
962802845
System Availability:
6
Current Holds:
0
Control Number:
3511618
Call Number:
346.73/0652
Course Reserves:
0
# System items in:
5