The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Small Business
Chapter One
GET THE SCOOP ON ...
Protecting your product * Getting on the IRS's
good side * Incorporating pros and cons *
License and permit prerequisites
Getting Up
and Running
For many people, the paperwork required to start
a business will be fairly minimal. However, taking
steps up front to protect the fruits of your
labor will save you time, money, and worry later on.
Considering how best to safeguard your business's
intellectual property and what type of business
structure to adopt are critical aspects of starting a
new business. If patents, copyrights, or trademarks
are involved, you can count on lots of forms being
part of your start-up activities. Ensuring that your
business has the right to use the name you have carefully
selected, to market any products or services you
have developed, and to operate using sound financial
management practices is critical for longevity.
Not following proper procedures at the outset
can cost you thousands of dollars in penalties and
fines, not to mention potential lawsuits, if you're
careless. Consider your start-up legal f ... read full excerpt from The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Small Business ebook
