Whether you’re just starting a small business, or your business is already up and running, legal questions crop up on an almost daily basis. Ignoring them can threaten your enterprise―but hiring a lawyer to help with routine issues can devastate the bottom line

The Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business has helped more than a quarter million entrepreneurs and business owners master the basics, including how to:

raise start-up money
decide between an LLC or other business structure
save on business taxes
get licenses and permits
choose the right insurance
negotiate contracts and leases
avoid problems if you’re buying a franchise
hire and manage employees and independent contractors
attract and keep customers (and get paid on time), and
limit your liability and protect your personal assets.

This new edition explains how to do all of these things, taking into account coronavirus implications. Whether you’re a sole proprietor or an LLC or corporation, a one-person business operating out of your home, or a company with a large staff leasing space, this book will help you start and run a successful business.

The 17th edition is completely updated with the latest business tax rules and best practices for running a home-based business.

About the Authors

Until his death in 2017, Attorney Fred S. Steingold was a practicing attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His main practice areas were real estate law and business law. He is the author of several Nolo books, including Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business and The Employer's Legal Handbook.

David M. Steingold is a private attorney currently based in Michigan. His practice covers multiple areas including business law. He has been an author for Nolo since 2012.

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