The legal guide for starting & running a small business

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.

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 buy-sell 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.