Business Forms and Agreements Center
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1. Premium Practical Business Guides
- 1.1 Guide to Starting a Business
- 1.2 Guide to Creating Your Business Plan
- 1.3 Guide to Hiring Employees
- 1.4 Guide to Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- 1.5 Guide to Venture Capital Financings
- 1.6 Guide to Incorporation
- 1.7 Guide to Independent Contractors and Consulting Agreements
- 1.8 Guide to Bookkeeping and Accounting
- 1.9 Guide to Small Business Taxes
- 1.10 Guide to Office Leases
- 1.11 Guide to Small Business Marketing
- 1.12 Guide to Business Insurance
2. Startup Articles, Checklists, and Q&As
- 2.1 25 Frequently Asked Questions on Starting a Business
- 2.2 10 Big Legal Mistakes Made by Startups
- 2.3 14 Key Issues in Negotiating Employment Agreements
- 2.4 65 Questions Venture Capitalists Will Ask Startups
- 2.5 Finding the Right Business Lawyer
- 2.6 Keeping Your Business Ideas Confidential
- 2.7 10 Key Factors When Negotiating the Best Office Lease for your Startup Company
- 2.8 10 Key Steps to Successfully Market Your Business Online
- 2.9 Poker Lessons for Startup Businesses
- 2.10 10 Common Marketing Mistakes to Avoid
- 2.11 Why Your Startup Should Be a Corporation
- 2.12 10 Rules for Great Customer Service
- 2.13 Small Business Legal Audit Checklist
- 2.14 Checklist for Drafting Limited Partnership Agreements
- 2.15 Checklist for Drafting LLC Operating Agreements
- 2.16 Checklist for Formation of a Corporation
- 2.17 Joint Venture Issues Checklist
- 2.18 Checklist of Different Types of Insurance Available for a Small Business
3. California Corporation
4. Delaware Corporation
5. Board of Directors Documents
- 5.1 Notice of Meeting of Board of Directors
- 5.2 Waiver of Notice & Consent to Holding Meeting of Board of Directors
- 5.3 Action by Unanimous Written Consent of Board of Directors
- 5.4 Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors
- 5.5 Board Resolution Approving Agreement
- 5.6 Board Resolution Approving Borrowing
- 5.7 Board Resolution Approving Sale of Common Stock
- 5.8 Board Resolution Approving a Stock Option Plan
- 5.9 Board Resolution Approving Grant of Stock Option
- 5.10 Board Resolution Approving Amendment of Bylaws
- 5.11 Board Resolution Amending the Articles of Incorporation
- 5.12 Board Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement
- 5.13 Board Resolution Appointing Officers
- 5.14 Board Resolution Approving an Acquisition
- 5.15 Board Resolution Approving Dividends
- 5.16 Board Resolution Approving Establishing a Committee of the Board
- 5.17 Board Resolution Appointing Accountants
- 5.18 Board Resolution Approving a Stock Split
- 5.19 Board Resolution Approving a Lease
- 5.20 Board Resolution Approving a Purchase of Property
- 5.21 Board Resolution Approving Sale of Series A Preferred Stock
- 5.22 Board Resolution Approving S Corporation Election
- 5.23 Board Resolution Regarding Annual Shareholders Meeting
- 5.24 Board Resolution Regarding Qualification to Do Business
6. Shareholder Documents
- 6.1 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
- 6.2 Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders
- 6.3 Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding Meeting of Shareholders
- 6.4 Action by Written Consent of the Shareholders
- 6.5 Minutes of Meeting of Shareholders
- 6.6 Shareholder Resolution Appointing Directors
- 6.7 Shareholder Resolution Confirming Accountants
- 6.8 Shareholder Resolution Approving Amendment of Bylaws
- 6.9 Shareholder Resolution Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation
- 6.10 Shareholder Resolution Approving an Acquisition
- 6.11 Shareholder Resolution Approving a Stock Option Plan
- 6.12 Shareholder Resolution Approving an Agreement
- 6.13 Shareholder Resolution Approving Sale of Stock
- 6.14 Shareholder Resolution Approving Increasing the Size of the Board
- 6.15 Shareholder Resolution Appointing Director to Fill Vacancy
7. Stock-Related Forms
- 7.1 Stock Ledger & Capitalization Summary
- 7.2 Stock Subscription Agreement
- 7.3 Irrevocable Proxy
- 7.4 Revocable Proxy
- 7.5 Affidavit of Lost Stock Certificate
- 7.6 Stock Subscription Package
- 7.7 Checklist for Issuing Stock
- 7.8 Summary of Principal Terms for a Private Placement Offering of Series A Preferred Stock (Angel Investors)
- 7.9 Finders Fee Agreement
- 7.10 Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock
8. Employer/Employee Forms & Agreements
- 8.1 Employment Application for Prospective Employees
- 8.2 Employment Agreement (Pro-Employer)
- 8.3 Offer Letter to Prospective Employee
- 8.4 Checklist of Employment Agreement Issues from the Perspective of the Employee
- 8.5 Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement
- 8.6 Employee Appraisal Form
- 8.7 Employee Exit Interview
- 8.8 Checklist for Employee Handbooks
- 8.9 Background Check Permission (Comprehensive-Employee)
- 8.10 Questions to Consider Asking Prospective Employees
- 8.11 Employee Settlement and Release Agreement
- 8.12 Employment Agreement (Pro-Employee)
- 8.13 Letter to Ex-Employee Re: Confidentiality Obligations
- 8.14 CEO Employment Agreement (Pro Employee)
- 8.15 CEO Employment Agreement (Pro Employer)
- 8.16 Employment At-Will Policy
9. Consultants and Independent Contractor Forms & Agreements
- 9.1 Consulting Agreement
- 9.2 Independent Contractor Agreement
- 9.3 Consultant Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement
- 9.4 Questions to Consider Asking Prospective Consultants or Independent Contractors
- 9.5 Background Check Permission (Comprehensive)
- 9.6 Background Check Permission (Simple)
- 9.7 Independent Contractor Agreement - Computer Software Engineer
- 9.8 Independent Contractor Agreement - Sales Representative
- 9.9 Independent Contractor Agreement - Real Estate Sales Agent
- 9.10 Independent Contractor Agreement - Technical Writer
- 9.11 Independent Contractor Agreement - Telemarketer
- 9.12 Independent Contractor Agreement - Accountant
- 9.13 Independent Contractor Agreement - Bill/Account Collector
- 9.14 Photography Model Release
10. Business Agreements
- 10.1 Agreement for Professional Services
- 10.2 Letter of Intent for Joint Venture
- 10.3 Term Sheet for Equity Investment and Strategic Alliance
- 10.4 Bill of Sale and Assignment
- 10.5 Purchase Order
- 10.6 Important Boilerplate Provisions for Contracts
- 10.7 Contract Checklist
- 10.8 Sample Representations and Warranties
- 10.9 Sample Indemnification Provisions
- 10.10 Sample Payment Terms
- 10.11 Sample Limitations of Liability
11. Real Estate Leases
- 11.1 Checklist for Office Leases
- 11.2 Offer to Lease Office Space
- 11.3 Addendum to Real Estate Lease (For the Benefit of the Tenant)
- 11.4 Option to Renew Real Estate Lease
- 11.5 Option to Expand Space Leased in Building
- 11.6 Option to Purchase Property
- 11.7 Amendment to Lease
- 11.8 Demand for Rent
- 11.9 Termination Agreement for Office Lease
12. Bookkeeping and Accounting Forms
- 12.1 Balance Sheet
- 12.2 Comparative Balance Sheet
- 12.3 Income Statement
- 12.4 Comparative Income Statement
- 12.5 Cash Flow Statement
- 12.6 Accounts Receivable Aging
- 12.7 Accounts Receivable Monthly Customer Statement
- 12.8 Delinquent Account Collection History
- 12.9 Check Disbursements Journal
- 12.10 Employee Compensation Record
- 12.11 Daily Summary of Cash Receipts
- 12.12 Monthly Summary of Cash Receipts
- 12.13 Annual Summary of Expenses
- 12.14 Bank Reconciliation Worksheet
- 12.15 Depreciation Worksheet
- 12.16 Travel Expense Reimbursement Form
- 12.17 Expense Report for Meals and Entertainment
- 12.18 Employee Attendance Record
- 12.19 Employee Monthly Time Record
- 12.20 Employee Weekly Time Card
13. Customer-Related Forms
- 13.1 Courtesy Reminder of Late Payment
- 13.2 Notice of Dishonored Check
- 13.3 Demand for Payment
- 13.4 Settlement of Disputed Account
- 13.5 Credit Application
- 13.6 Attorney Letter Demanding Payment
- 13.7 Customer Complaint Form
- 13.8 Receipt for Sale of Goods
- 13.9 Customer Prospecting Sheet
- 13.10 Customer Contracts Log
14. Press Releases
- 14.1 Sample Press Release - New Product
- 14.2 Sample Press Release - New Service
- 14.3 Sample Press Release - Hiring of Key Employee
- 14.4 Sample Press Release - Major Development
- 14.5 Sample Press Release - New Web-Based Services
- 14.6 Sample Press Release - Promotion of Employee
- 14.7 Sample Press Release - Website Milestone
15. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- 15.1 Confidentiality Agreement with a Third Party
- 15.2 Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (Short Form)
- 15.3 Confidentiality Agreement (Pro-Recipient of Information Oriented)
- 15.4 Confidentiality Agreement in Connection with Potential Merger or Acquisition
- 15.5 Confidentiality Agreement for Invention
- 15.6 Confidentiality Agreement for Business Plan
- 15.7 Confidentiality Agreement for Business Idea
16. Website-Related Agreements
17. Venture Capital Forms & Agreements
- 17.1 Short Form Venture Capital Term Sheet (Series B)
- 17.2 Long Form Venture Capital Term Sheet (Series A)
- 17.3 Due Diligence Checklist
- 17.4 Board Observation Rights Letter
- 17.5 Due Diligence Questionnaire
- 17.6 Term Sheet for Potential Investment by Strategic Investor
- 17.7 Venture Capital Bridge Note
- 17.8 Investor Pitch Deck for a Startup
18. Loan and Borrowing Forms
19. Power of Attorney
20. Merger & Acquisition Documents
- 20.1 Due Diligence Checklist for Acquisition of a Private Company
- 20.2 Letter of Intent for Purchase of a Business
- 20.3 Noncompetition Agreement
- 20.4 Due Diligence Document Request for Acquisition of a Business
- 20.5 Acquisition Letter of Intent
- 20.6 Letter of Intent for Acquisition- Purchase of Stock of the Business for All Cash (Pro-Buyer Oriented)
- 20.7 Letter of Intent for Acquisition- Purchase of Stock of the Business for a Combination of Cash and Purchaser’s Stock (Pro-Buyer Oriented)
- 20.8 Disclosure Schedule Templates for M&A Agreement
- 20.9 Contents of Online Data Room
- 20.10 M&A Term Sheet (Pro-Seller Oriented)
21. IRS-Related Publications
- 21.1 IRS Pub. 15 (Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide)
- 21.2 IRS Pub. 15-A (Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide)
- 21.3 IRS Pub. 334 (Tax Guide for Small Businesses - For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ)
- 21.4 IRS Pub. 463 (Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses)
- 21.5 IRS Pub. 535 (Business Expenses)
- 21.6 IRS Pub. 542 (Corporations)
- 21.7 IRS Pub. 583 (Starting a Business and Keeping Records)
- 21.8 IRS Pub. 587 (Business Use of Your Home)
- 21.9 IRS Pub. 1915 (Understanding Your IRS Taxpayer Identification Number)
22. Tax Forms
- 22.1 IRS Form SS-4 (Application for Employer Identification Number)
- 22.2 IRS Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Income)
- 22.3 IRS Form 8829 (Expenses for Business Use of Your Home)
- 22.4 IRS Form W-2 (Employer’s Wage and Tax Statement)
- 22.5 IRS Form W-4 (Employer’s Withholding Allowance Certificate)
- 22.6 IRS Form 2553 (S Corporation Election)