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STARTING A BUSINESS
THE BASICS
- Is Entrepreneurship for You?
- Questionnaire: Getting Started
- Starting a Business: Legal FAQ
- Do's and Don’ts: Starting a Business
- Getting Legal Help with Starting a Business
Business Names
- Glossary: Starting a Business
- Naming Your Business: An Introduction
- Chronology: Choosing a Business Name
- Understanding Business Name Terminology
- Do's and Don’ts: Business Names
Start-Up Financing
Licenses & Permits
Buying an Existing Business
Location & Commercial Real Estate
- Should You Lease or Purchase Your Space?
- Reasons to Consult an Attorney Before Choosing Business Location
- Types of Commercial Leases
- Choosing a Business Location: Checklist
- Choosing a Facility: Checklist
Business Plans
Incorporation & Legal Structures
Choosing a Business Type
- 10 Things to Think About: Choosing a Business Form
- Do's and Don'ts: Choosing a Business Form
- Pros and Cons: Business Types and Tax Implications
- Getting Legal Help with Business Formation
- 10 Reasons to Contact an Attorney Before Choosing a Business Form
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Employment Law & HR
Employment Law Basics
Interviews and Hiring
- Writing Effective Job Descriptions
- The Interview: Selecting the 'Right' Person
- Drug Testing During Hiring: The Facts
Employment Contracts
Independent Contractors
Employee Privacy and Communications
Wages and Benefits
- Employee Wage and Benefits Basics
- Employee Health Insurance Basics
- Offering Employee Benefits: Pros and Cons
- Choosing the Right Health Plan for Your Employees
- Dictionary: Employee Benefits
- Types of Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Plan Fees for Employers
- Pension Plans and ERISA FAQs
- Garnishment of Wages
Discrimination and Harassment
Finances and Taxes
Accounting
Extending Credit and Collecting Debts
- Extending Credit to Customers - Basics
- Deciding to Extend Credit: 10 Things to Think About
- Credit Policies: Do's and Don'ts
- Debt Collection Basics
- Creditors' Rights and Collection Options
- Checklist: Collection of Accounts
- Sample Debt Collection Letters
Closing a Business
Business Taxes
- Basic Tax Information for Businesses
- Audits and Businesses: 10 Things to Think About
- Tax Implications for Different Types of Businesses
- Penalties for Violating Employment Tax Rules
- 10 Reasons to See a Tax Attorney
Financial Struggles
Business Bankruptcy
Insurance & Liability
Business Insurance
- Why You Need Business Insurance
- Different Types of Commercial Insurance
- Business Insurance Do's and Don'ts
- 10 Things to Think About: Saving Money on Business Insurance
- Checklist: Making an Insurance Claims
Liability for Injuries
Minimizing Risk and Loss
How a Lawyer Can Help
Small business owners feeling glum about economy: poll
President Barack Obama called them the “engines of growth” in a debate this week against Mitt Romney, but small businesses are feeling decidedly glum about the broader economy and more than half of them have no plans to hire anytime soon.
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