Getting started : business ideas and funding them
Clearing the decks : keeping the legal side in mind can save time and money
Do you need a lawyer? : a quick guide to when you need legal help and when you don't
Choosing a business lawyer : how to find the right lawyer for your company
Buying a business : the basics, including how you can maximize your advantage
Is franchising for you? : practical, hands-on tips for evaluating a franchise opportunity
Understanding and negotiating the franchise agreement : don't be intimidated when confronted by those bulky legal documents
If your business is ten feet from the kitchen : be worry-free by taking care of these legal wrinkles affecting home-based businesses
Location, location, location : your guide to protecting yourself in leasing property and more
Buying peace of mind : that's what insurance is for but don't forget the legal dimensions
Sole proprietorships : it's easy, it's popular but know what you're getting into
Partnerships : they come in many flavors, including general and limited which one's for you?
Is a corporation for you? : they're persons under the law, which opens up many intriguing possibilities
Limited trouble and paperwork : find out why limited liability companies are sweeping the country
So what's the best business form for you? : we lay out your options, the choice is yours
Hiring employees : hiring without hassles
Laws affecting employees : a short course on law in the workplace and how knowing what's up can benefit you
Terminating employees : we cover everything from tips on how to let someone go to noncompete agreements
Maintaining a safe place of business : for your employees, customers, business contacts, and other folks on your premises
The legal side of dealing with customers : all you need to know about the consumer protection laws
Extending credit : bottom-line tips on accepting checks and credit cards and offering your own credit
The check isn't in the mail! collection do's and don'ts for small-business owners
Contracts : understanding legally enforceable agreements in your business's transactions
Special contract terms : some tips on what those strange clauses mean to you
What if there's a dispute? keeping the lid on time, hassles, and costs
Too good to be true : watch out for these scams against your business
Protecting your intellectual property rights : the lowdown on patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and more
Business taxes 101 : knowing the basics of taxation can help you plan and save money
Then there's the state and the city : a quick look at how you can owe less
Tangling with the government : you have rights know how to use them
Sink or swim : facing financial difficulties : the law, and your lawyer, may be able to help
Selling a business : there are plenty of possible arrangements but you want the best
Retirement planning for the business owner : the law gives you a lot of attractive options
Till death do us part : what will happen to your family business when you die? plan ahead to avoid disaster.
