The Entrepreneur’s Legal Guide: Strategies for Starting, Managing and Making Your Small Business Profitable | by D-M Boulay and Katherine J. Pohlman | ISBN: 9781572482357. Intellectual Property Attorney. Business Start-Up Checklist. Key Entrepreneurial Mindset. Essential Management Skills.

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The Entrepreneur’s Legal Guide: Strategies for Starting, Managing and Making Your Small Business Profitable

by D-M Boulay and Katherine J. Pohlman
ISBN:9781572482357

Providing you with all the legal and practical information you need, this book guides you through the steps necessary to plan a new venture, get it financed, find the right location and price your goods to sell.

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The Entrepreneur’s Legal Guide—Strategies for Starting, Managing and Making Your Small Business Profitable







Using Self-Help Law Books
The Growing Trend
Cost/Value Analysis
Local Rules
Changes in the Law




Preface
Introduction
Section I – Self-Evaluation
Chapter 1 – Assess Your Skills

Overview
Management Skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset

Chapter 2 – Assess Your Personal Goals
Chapter 3 – Assess Your Business Goals

Personal Reasons
Universal Reasons
A Special Note for Consultants
A Special Note for Inventors

Chapter 4 – Assess Your Time Management Needs
Overview
Schedule Time to Plan
Control Your Time

Planning
Chapter 5 – Determine Your Product or Service
Your Idea
Business’ Mission
Determine Marketability

Chapter 6 – Research Your Competition
Develop a Research Plan
Prioritize Research Data
Networking: A Vital Tool

Chapter 7 – Develop Your Business Blueprint
Overview
Analyze Research
Organize Data
Time Frame
Business Entity
Business Name
Location
Office Equipment
Prepare a Budget

Chapter 8 – Work with an Attorney
Overview
Licenses
Intellectual Property
Networking and Lawyer Referral
Paying for Legal Services
Contracting with an Attorney



Chapter 9 – Work with an Accountant
Overview
Accounting Systems
Determine Your Tax Year
Business Deductions
Compensation Methods
Tax Requirements
Your Business’ Financial Health




Chapter 10 – Finance Your Business
Personal Savings
Inheritance or a Gift
Equity in Your Home
Venture Capitalists
SBA Loan Guarantee
Loan from Financial Institution
Loan from Family
Credit Cards
Debit and ATM Cards
Buying on Time
Renting or Leasing Equipment
Line of Credit
Day Job
Retirement Funds

Section III – Implementing Your Plan—Part 1: Legal Start Up
Chapter 11 – Tax Regulations

Employer Identification Number
Federal Unemployment Tax
Sales Tax Permit
Local Taxes





Chapter 12 – Business Regulations
Purchasing an Existing Business
Purchasing a Franchise

Chapter 13 – Employment Regulations
Choosing the Correct Employment Category
Employees
Temporary Employees
Independent Contractors
Subcontractors
Collaborators and Partners

Chapter 14 – Negotiating Skills
Negotiation Guidelines
Dispute Resolution
Conflict Management Policy
Contracts

Section III – Implementing Your Plan—Part 2: Financial Start Up
Chapter 15 – Constructing Your Pricing Policy

Questions to Consider
Insurance Needs
Competitive Pricing
Legal Considerations



Chapter 16 – Designing Your Record Keeping System
Overview
Budget Records
Accounting Records
Bookkeeping

Chapter 17 – Dealing with Customer Payment and Refund Policies
Cash
Bills or Invoices
Federal Laws and Credit
Credit Cards
Checks
Debit Cards
Payment Problems
Refund Policies

Chapter 18 – Negotiating Contracts with Vendors
Overview
Maximize Your Financial Resources
Research Your Need
Research Potential Vendors
Negotiating the Contract

Section III – Implementing Your Plan—Part 3: Managerial Start Up
Chapter 19 – Establishing Your Code of Ethics

Principle # 1
Principle #2
Principle #3
Principle #4
Principle # 5
Principle #6
Principle #7
Advantages to Ethical Behavior

Chapter 20 – Managing Your Hiring Practices
Searching for the Right Person
Creating a Job Description
Developing a Want Ad
Interview Process
Decision Process

Chapter 21 – Marketing Your Business
Promoting Your Business
Identifying Your Target Market
Developing Your Marketing Plan

Chapter 22 – Developing Customer Relations
Overview
Customer Service Principles
Return Policy
Customer Satisfaction Policy
Conclusion

Glossary
Appendix A – Business Start-Up Checklist
Appendix B – General Resources

Contracts
Employment Laws
Export Assistance
Financing and Money Management
Import Assistance
Intellectual Property
Management Assistance
Securities
Taxes
Trade Association
USDA Rural Development

Appendix C – Sample Gantt Chart
Appendix D – Sample Budget Worksheet
Appendix E – Business Plan Structure
Overview
Tab 1. Summary
Tab 2. Overview of Your Business
Tab 3. Your Product or Service
Tab 4. Management
Tab 5. Ownership
Tab 6. Market Analysis and Strategy
Tab 7. Financial
Tab 8. Schedule of Implementation
Tab 9.

Appendix F – Promissory Note
Appendix G – Software Needs Checklist
Technical Support
Software Training
Virus Protection
Word Processing
Telecommunications
Networking Management
Desktop Publishing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentation
Accounting
Bundled Software

Appendix H – Sample Job Description
Appendix I – Secretary of State Contact Information

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