Launching a Startup
Whether you’re starting in your basement, garage, or in an office in Los Altos, creating a new tech company triggers a variety of issues and concerns. What type of business entity should you start with – for example, Wozniak and Jobs began Apple as a partnership and later incorporated. What are your tax obligations and can you deduct start up costs? Should you hire employees or contractors? In this section we provide the legal essentials that every startup needs to know.
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Learn what it takes to make a typical contract stick, whether it's a bill of sale, a promissory note, or rental agreement.
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Form your company online
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Nondisclosure (Confidentiality) Agreement
Use this agreement to protect a secret design, and idea for a new website, financial information...and more.
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File for trademark protection today, without the hassle!
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Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
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Understanding the tax system is vital to the health of every small business.
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All the legal forms you need to start your business.
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Write a business plan that potential investors will embrace!
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The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit
Find out how to start and run a successful business, with specific emphasis on your concerns as a woman entrepreneur
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The Small Business Start-Up Kit
Start your business with confidence using the best step-by-step guide available!
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