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

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 $150-$250 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 money
* 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 legal 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 liability 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 money
* new rules for taking home-office tax deductions
* the best Web sites for small-business legal information.