Legal Guide for Starting & Running A Small Business The All-in-one Business Law Book
Buku ini diterbitkan pertama kali Tahun 1992 Oleh The Nolo Law for All. Kemudian diterbitkan ulang berturut-turut Tahun 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, dan buku ini terbit tahun 2011 adalah buku edisi Dua belas.
Judul: Legal Guide for Starting & Running A Small Business
The All-in-one Business Law Book
Oleh: Attorney Fred S. Steingold
Penerbit: The NOLO trademark is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Printed in the U.S.A.
Tahun: 2011
Jumlah Halaman: 467 hal.
Penulis:
Fred S. Steingold praktek hukum di Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dia mewakili dan menyarankan banyak
usaha kecil. Dia adalah penulis Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business (Nolo), The Employer’s Legal Handbook (Nolo), a bible for small business owners, and coauthor of Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business (Nolo). Kolom bulanan, The Penasehat Hukum, pada publikasi perdagangan di seluruh negera.
Lingkup Pembahasan:
Buku ini terdiri atas 24 Bab, yang meliputi: 1) Bentuk Legal Apakah yang Terbaik untuk Bisnis Anda?,
2) Penataan Perjanjian Kemitraan, 3) Membuat Corporation, 4) Membuat Liablity Perusahaan Terbatas, 5) Mempersiapkan Kepemilikan Perubahan Dengan Perjanjian Buyout, 6) Penamaan Bisnis Anda dan Produk, 7) Lisensi dan Izin, 8) Dasar Pajak untuk Usaha Kecil, 9) Meningkatkan Uang untuk Bisnis Anda, 10) Membeli Bisnis, 11) Waralaba: Bagaimana Jika Belum Dapatkan Hasil tetapi Terbakar,
12) Mengasuransikan Bisnis Anda, 13) Menegosiasikan Sewa yang Menguntungkan Sewa,
14) Berdasarkan Home- Bisnis, 15) Karyawan dan Kontraktor Independen, 16) Pentingnya baik Customer Relations, 17) Persyaratan Hukum untuk Berurusan Dengan Pelanggan, 18) Cash, Kartu Kredit, dan Cek, 19) Memperluas Kredit dan Mendapatkan Bayaran, 20) Put It dalam Menulis: Kontrak Usaha Kecil,
21) Finansial Bisnis Bermasalah, 22) Menyelesaikan Sengketa Hukum, 23) Mewakili Diri di Small Claims Court, dan 24) Pengacara dan Hukum Penelitian.
Daftar Isi:
Your Legal Companion for Starting and Running a Small Business 1
1 Which Legal Form Is Best for Your Business? 3
Sole Proprietorships 6
Partnerships 9
Corporations 12
Limited Liability Companies 23
Choosing Between a Corporation and an LLC 26
Special Structures for Special Situations 28
2 Structuring a Partnership Agreement .35
Why You Need a Written Agreement 36
An Overview of Your Partnership Agreement 37
Changes in Your Partnership 46
3 Creating a Corporation .49
The Structure of a Corporation 50
Financing Your Corporation 53
Compensating Yourself 54
Do You Need a Lawyer to Incorporate? 55
Overview of Incorporation Procedures 55
Twelve Basic Steps to Incorporate 57
After You Incorporate 65
Safe Business Practices for Your Corporation 65
4 Creating a Limited Liablity Company .71
Number of Members Required 72
Management of an LLC 73
Financing an LLC 73
Compensating Members 75
Choosing a Name 76
Paperwork for Setting Up an LLC 77
After You Form Your LLC 81
Safe Business Practices for Your LLC 83
5 Preparing for Ownership Changes With a Buyout Agreement. 87
Major Benefits of Adopting a Buyout Agreement. 89
Where to Put Your Buyout Provisions 93
When to Create a Buyout Agreement 94
6 Naming Your Business and Products 95
Business Names: An Overview 98
Mandatory Name Procedures 100
Trademarks and Service Marks .104
Strong and Weak Trademarks 104
Before the Trademark: Name Searches 105
How to Use and Protect Your Trademark 107
7 Licenses and Permits 109
Federal Registrations and Licenses 111
State Requirements 112
Regional Requirements 114
Local Requirements 115
How to Deal With Local Building and Zoning Officials 117
8 Tax Basics for the Small Business 119
Employer Identification Number 120
Becoming an S Corporation 124
Business Taxes in General 125
Business Deductions 131
Tax Audits 137
9 Raising Money for Your Business 141
Consider Writing a Business Plan 142
Two Types of Outside Financing 145
Thirteen Common Sources of Money 151
Document All of the Money You Receive 157
10 Buying a Business 161
Finding a Business to Buy 163
What’s the Structure of the Business You Want to Buy? 164
Gathering Information About a Business 168
Valuing the Business 170
Other Items to Investigate 172
Letter of Intent to Purchase 175
The Sales Agreement 177
The Closing. 185
Selling a Business 186
11 Franchises: How Not to Get Burned 191
What Is a Franchise? 193
The Downsides of Franchise Ownership 194
Investigating a Franchise 198
The Franchise Disclosure Document 199
The Franchise Agreement 205
Resolving Disputes With Your Franchisor .209
12 Insuring Your Business 211
Working With an Insurance Agent .212
Property Coverage 214
Liability Insurance 218
Other Insurance to Consider 221
Saving Money on Insurance 223
Making a Claim 226
13 Negotiating a Favorable Lease .227
Finding a Place .229
Leases and Rental Agreements: An Overview 229
Short-Term Leases (Month‑to‑Month Rentals) 230
Written Long-Term Leases 231
Additional Clauses to Consider 243
Shopping Center Leases 244
How to Modify a Lease 245
Landlord-Tenant Disputes 246
Getting Out of a Lease .248
When You Need Professional Help .248
14 Home-Based Business 251
Zoning Laws 252
Private Land Use Restrictions .257
Insurance. 258
Deducting Expenses for the Business Use of Your Home .260
15 Employees and Independent Contractors 265
Hiring Employees 267
Job Descriptions .271
Job Advertisement .271
Job Applications 272
Interviews 272
Testing 275
Background Checks 276
Immigration Law Requirements 285
Personnel Practices 285
Illegal Discrimination 286
Wages and Hours .288
Occupational Safety and Health 292
Workers’ Compensation 293
Termination of Employment 93
Unemployment Compensation 295
Independent Contractors 296
16 The Importance of Excellent Customer Relations 305
Developing Your Customer Satisfaction Policy 307
Telling Customers About Your Policies 309
17 Legal Requirements for Dealing With Customers 311
Advertising 312
Retail Pricing and Return Practices .315
Warranties 319
Consumer Protection Statutes 324
Dealing With Customers Online 325
18 Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks 329
Cash 330
Credit and Debit Cards 330
Checks 332
19 Extending Credit and Getting Paid 337
The Practical Side of Extending Credit 338
Laws That Regulate Consumer Credit 343
Becoming a Secured Creditor 344
Collection Problems .345
Collection Options 349
20 Put It in Writing: Small Business Contracts 351
What Makes a Valid Contract 353
Unfair or Illegal Contracts 355
Misrepresentation, Duress, or Mistake 355
Must a Contract Be in Writing? 356
Writing Business‑to‑Business Contracts 360
Signing Your Contracts 363
Enforcing Contracts in Court 366
What Can You Sue For? 368
21 The Financially Troubled Business 371
Thinking Ahead to Protect Your Personal Assets 372
Managing the Financially Troubled Business 375
Seeking an Objective Analysis 378
Workouts .380
Selling or Closing the Business 383
Understanding Bankruptcy .385
22 Resolving Legal Disputes 395
Negotiating a Settlement 396
Understanding Mediation 397
Arbitration 399
Going to Court 401
23 Representing Yourself in Small Claims Court 407
Deciding Whether to Represent Yourself 408
Learning the Rules 410
Meeting the Jurisdictional Limits. 410
Before You File Your Lawsuit 410
Figuring Out Whom to Sue 413
Handling Your Small Claims Court Lawsuit 414
Representing Yourself If You’re the Defendant 416
Appealing Small Claims Decisions 417
Collecting Your Judgment 417
24 Lawyers and Legal Research 419
How to Find the Right Lawyer 420
Fees and Bills 423
Problems With Your Lawyer 424
Do-It-Yourself Legal Research 425
Appendix: Checklist for Starting a Small Business 429
Index 435
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