Legal guide for starting & running a small business

by Fred Steingold

From opening day to tax day, this is the all-in-one book you need!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, 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 moneychoose between a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLCget licenses and permitsbuy or sell a business or franchisenegotiate a favorable leaseinsure your businesshire independent contractors safelyunderstand small business tax rulespick and protect a good nameresolve legal disputesadopt the best customer policiesenter into strong contractscope with financial problemsThe 10th edition is completely updated and revised to provide the latest regulations, tax numbers and bus