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Business Law Basics: Learn What You Need in 2 Hours
The fourth in a twelve-title series, A Crash Course for Entrepreneurs, Business Law Basics coaches prospective and new entrepreneurs on the legal aspects of running a business. Many novice entrepreneurs have little more than a brilliant idea and a pocketful of ambition. They often don't know much about business law. This book tells them exactly what they must know, in simple terms, using real-world examples. In a two-hour read, it walks readers through the essentials of business law, and gives seasoned advice in a reader-friendly way. Learn about key legal terms, what an attorney can and can't do (and why you need one), legal aspects of setting up a business, partnership options, types of corporate structures, real estate and virtual bases for a business, license and regulation essentials, employment issues, intellectual property protection, contracts, legal aspects of buying and selling things and businesses, common mistakes to avoid, and international business issues. These serial entrepreneurs will save you time and prevent legal trouble as you launch and run your new company.
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Business Law Basics: Learn What You Need in 2 Hours
The fourth in a twelve-title series, A Crash Course for Entrepreneurs, Business Law Basics coaches prospective and new entrepreneurs on the legal aspects of running a business. Many novice entrepreneurs have little more than a brilliant idea and a pocketful of ambition. They often don't know much about business law. This book tells them exactly what they must know, in simple terms, using real-world examples. In a two-hour read, it walks readers through the essentials of business law, and gives seasoned advice in a reader-friendly way. Learn about key legal terms, what an attorney can and can't do (and why you need one), legal aspects of setting up a business, partnership options, types of corporate structures, real estate and virtual bases for a business, license and regulation essentials, employment issues, intellectual property protection, contracts, legal aspects of buying and selling things and businesses, common mistakes to avoid, and international business issues. These serial entrepreneurs will save you time and prevent legal trouble as you launch and run your new company.
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Overview

The fourth in a twelve-title series, A Crash Course for Entrepreneurs, Business Law Basics coaches prospective and new entrepreneurs on the legal aspects of running a business. Many novice entrepreneurs have little more than a brilliant idea and a pocketful of ambition. They often don't know much about business law. This book tells them exactly what they must know, in simple terms, using real-world examples. In a two-hour read, it walks readers through the essentials of business law, and gives seasoned advice in a reader-friendly way. Learn about key legal terms, what an attorney can and can't do (and why you need one), legal aspects of setting up a business, partnership options, types of corporate structures, real estate and virtual bases for a business, license and regulation essentials, employment issues, intellectual property protection, contracts, legal aspects of buying and selling things and businesses, common mistakes to avoid, and international business issues. These serial entrepreneurs will save you time and prevent legal trouble as you launch and run your new company.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789077256398
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date: 04/21/2014
Series: Crash Course for Entrepreneurs
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

In 2004, Michael O'Keefe founded O'Keefe Motor Sports, Inc. (OMS Superstore), eventually growing it into the largest database of aftermarket automotive components available for online purchase in the world. Aside from his position at Expert Business Advice, LLC, Mike is president of Pinpoint Holdings Group, Inc. and vice president of marketing for Bracemasters International, LLC. Mark Moon is the subject matter expert for our Business Law Basics title. He is a graduate of the Levin College of Law and Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. He holds a JD degree and a bachelor's degree in finance and economics. Mark is a founding and the managing partner of the Moon Law Group, P.L., a full-service law firm based in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Before joining Expert Business Advice as editor-in-chief, Scott Girard, Jr. was executive vice president of Pinpoint Holdings Group, Inc., where he directed multiple marketing and advertising initiatives.

Table of Contents

Foreword 11

Introduction 17

Chapter I What Is Business Law? 19

Do I Need a Lawyer? 21

The Many Faces of Business Law 25

Business Models for Your Legal Representation 30

How Do I Find the Right Attorney for My Needs? 35

What Does a Corporate Lawyer Do? 38

Chapter II Start-Up Activities 41

Choosing the Right Business Entity 43

The Difference Between Copyrights and Trademarks 45

How to Patent a New Product 47

Renting and Leasing Property for Your Business 50

Everybody Wants a Piece of You: Licenses, Regulations and Taxes 55

Insurance-A Risk-Management Tool 59

"The Name's Bond-Surety Bond" 62

How to Reorganize or Restructure Your Business 64

Starting at Step… Two? 69

Chapter III Operating Activities 71

Running the Show: An Overview 73

Internal Documents You Really Need 77

External Documents You Really Need 84

YAY! Regulations! 87

Using Contracts on the Regular 90

The Who-What-When-Why-How of Contracts 93

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword 97

When the Wheels Come Off… 100

Here's a Loan, There's a Loan, Everywhere's a Business Loan! 105

Chapter IV Growth and Exit Activities 109

Using a Corporate Attorney to Ward Off Trouble 111

Checking Out for Departure 114

Check, Please! How to Wind Down a Business 117

Chapter V Common Mistakes 121

Don't Be That Guy or Gal: Ten Common Mistakes 123

Isn't a Ton Made of Chocolate? 126

Product Liability 130

Other Forms of Liability 134

Chapter VI International Law 137

Starting to Think about International Business 139

Working Though Your International Business Plan 142

Nationalization of Businesses 146

Treaties 101 148

Tariffs and Quotas and Trade, Oh My! 151

Immigration Issues 153

Immigration: Opportunities and Challenges 155

Afterword: Where to Go from Here? 161

Acknowledgements 163

Glossary 165

Resources 180

Index 182

About the Authors 187

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