18th edition.

402 pages ; 28 cm

Includes index.

Your legal companion for starting and 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 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, P2P payments, credit cards, checks, and cryptocurrency -- Extending credit and getting paid -- Put it in writing : small business contracts -- The financially troubled business -- Appendix: Checklist for staring a small business.

This book is for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as managers and other critical small business employees, who want practical and comprehensive guidance on business laws--without paying a lot in legal fees. The book helps owners and managers successfully begin and run a small business, covering topics like raising start-up money, protecting personal assets, negotiating leases and contracts, and more.

Small business -- Law and legislation -- United States.

Business enterprises -- Law and legislation -- United States.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Small Business.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Law.

LAW / Reference.

Law for laypersons.

Nolo (Firm),

Legal guide for starting and running a small business

9781413330656 (paperback)

1413330657 (paperback)