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

Steingold, Fred S.; Bray, Ilona M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873376420 ISBN 13: 9780873376426

Publisher: Nolo, 2001

Synopsis

Small business owners are regularly confronted by a bewildering array of * questions and problems. Ignoring them can lead to disaster -- but with lawyers typically charging $150-$250 an hour, calling one to answer routine * questions can be a fast track to the poorhouse. Fortunately, you have a better alternative. * Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business clearly explains the practical and * information you need to: * raise start-up * * 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 * disputes * adopt the best customer policies * enter into enforceable contracts * cope with financial problems Completely revised and updated, the book provides the latest information on the hugely popular limited * 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 * * new rules for taking home-office tax deductions * the best Web sites for small-business * information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nolo
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873376420
• ISBN 13: 9780873376426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6