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Below are articles and practical information every business owner needs to be successful and avoid legal problems - from how to make a valid contract to hiring independent contracts to the latest in website law issues. Make sure you understand the basics about running a business so you can focus your energies on making your business a success.
Nolo has lots of helpful books, forms, and online applications for small business owners. For a complete list of Nolo's small business products, see the Small Business Products page.
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Contracts 101: Make a Legally Valid Contract
For most contracts, legalese is not essential or helpful. Find out how to express your agreement in simple, everyday English. -
Sample Amendment to Contract
Use this Sample Amendment if you are modifying an existing agreement.
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Website Law
Articles and information on common website legal issues that every website developer needs to know. -
Licensing Content
Articles on the procedures and rules about content licensing so you can avoid licensing related problems.
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Running Your Business: 85 Things You'll Want to Know
Make sure you have the information you need for your business to grow and thrive--from taxes, insurance, and contracts through financing, marketing, websites, and more. -
The New Health Care Law: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
What your Small Business needs to do under the new Federal Health Care Law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). -
If Your Small Business Has Employees: 40 Things to Know
Handling employee issues properly can be essential to keeping your business running smoothly--from hiring to firing, taxes to benefits, background checks to final paychecks. -
Best Practices when Collecting Online Consumer Data
The do's and don'ts about what to do with online consumer information.
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Buying a Business: What You Need to Know
Things you'll want to consider before you buy a business. -
Selling Your Business: Eight Steps
Practical steps to take to make sure things go smoothly when you sell your business.
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Minimum Requirements for Working as an Independent Contractor
Make sure you comply with these rules before you start work as an IC or freelancer. -
Paying Estimated Taxes
Find out the rules about paying estimated taxes as an IC or freelancer.
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Business Deductions
Learn about the most valuable business deductions -- car expenses, business-related travel and entertainment, Section 179 expensing. -
What's New in Business Taxes?
Find out the latest news and IRS tax changes.
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Small Claims Court and Business Disputes
Find out how to resolve business disputes in small claims court without a lawyer. -
Business Lawyers: Do You Need One?
Learn when you might need a lawyer to help you with a business issue.
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Business Plans & Financing
Articles and more on business financing options, including loans versus equity investments and raising money from family and friends. -
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Know the basics about bookkeeping and accounting, including the difference between cash versus accrual accounting, various record keeping systems, and accounting terms every business owner should know. -
Sales & Marketing
Find customers with marketing strategies tailored for small business budgets. -
Cash Flow Problems & Bankruptcy
Minimize your losses and understand your options -- from strategies for keeping costs down to figuring out whether bankruptcy might be the right choice for your business. -
Going Out of Business
Closing down a business can take more work than setting up a business--if it's done properly--and you'll want to do it properly to end all personal liability for your business. -
Business Formation: LLCs & Corporations
LLCs,corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships. Everything you need to make the best choice for your business. -
Name, Location & Licenses
Don't open your doors for business until you have thought through these important issues and know what you need to operate legally.
Resources & More from Nolo
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Small Business Products
A complete list of Nolo's books, forms, and online applications for small business owners. -
State and Federal Small Business Resources
Links to federal and state small business resources, including Secretary of State offices, state tax agencies, and license and permit information. -
Legal Updates on Business Law
Get updates on changing laws that affect our articles and products. -
Nolo's Small Business Legal Blog
Get helpful tips and insights on tax, law and financial issues affecting small business owners.
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