Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business

Fred S. Steingold

NOLO, Apr 27, 2015 - Business & Economics - 619 pages

The all-in-one business law book

When you run a small business, legal questions crop up almost on a daily basis. Ignoring them can threaten your enterprise—but hiring a lawyer to help with routine issues can devastate the bottom line.

Fortunately, you have a better alternative. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business clearly explains the how to:

• raise start-up money
• pick the right business structure
• get licenses and permits
• negotiate a favorable lease
• protect yourself with the right insurance
• create binding contracts
• hire, fire, and manage employees
• cope with financial problems
• protect your personal assets
• save on business taxes

The 14th edition is completely updated with the latest business tax rules and numbers, including options for deducting expenses for the business use of your home.

About the author

Attorney Fred S. Steingold practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan. An expert on small business law, he represents and advises many small businesses. He is the author of Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business and The Employer's Legal Handbook. His monthly column, "The Legal Advisor," is carried by trade publications across the country.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business
• Author: Fred S. Steingold
• Edition: 14
• Publisher: NOLO, 2015
• ISBN: 1413321410, 9781413321418
• Length: 619 pages
• Subjects: Business & Economics / Business Law; Business & Economics / Small Business; Law / Reference