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Legal Guide for Starting & Running A Small Business






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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