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_aKF1659.Z9 _bJ33 1999 |
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_aJacobs, Deborah L., _d1956-, _eauthor. |
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_aSmall business legal smarts / _cDeborah L. Jacobs. |
| 250 | _aSpesial premium edition : 1999. | ||
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_aPrinceton, NJ : _bBloomberg Press, _c1999. |
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| 264 | 4 | _a©1998 | |
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_a249 pages : _billustartions ; _c23 cm. |
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_atext _2rdacontent |
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_aunmediated _2rdamedia |
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_avolume _2rdacarrier |
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| 490 | 0 | _aBloomberg small business | |
| 504 | _aIncludes bibliographical references and index. | ||
| 520 | _aHave a legal question that involves your business? Look it up! "Small Business Legal Smarts" is not just another legal guide. It's a reference tool with a twist--it's organized completely around the needs of small-business managers and owners. Whether you employ yourself or 150 people, calling attorneys too often can cost a fortune. Calling too late can cost even more. | ||
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_aSmall business _xLaw and legislation _zUnited States _xPopular works. |
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| 900 | _aMEF Üniversitesi Kütüphane katalog kayıtları RDA standartlarına uygun olarak üretilmektedir / MEF University Library Catalogue Records are Produced Compatible by RDA Rules | ||
| 920 | _aBağış sahibi bilinmiyor. | ||
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_2lcc _cBKS |
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| 970 | 0 | 1 |
_aIntroduction, _p1. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 1 Planning-or expanding-your setup, _p6. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tChoosing the right company structure and anticipating legal glitches can save you money, whether you're just starting out or preparing to expand. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tBusiness formats. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ1 Should I incorporate? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ2 I want to incorporate. What are my options? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ3 How is a limited-liability company different from an s-corporation? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ4 How do succession plans influence the choice of a business structure? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ5 What is involved in forming various business structures-a partnership, limited-liability company, and a corporation? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ6 Why might I want to switch the format of my company? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ7 How do I change my company name? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ8 I've chosen a business format. Now i'm thinking about buying a franchise. How do i avoid getting burned? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tPhysical setup. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ9 How can i deal with potential zoning restrictions? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ10 What are the key terms in an office lease? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ11 What are the key terms of a retail store or shopping center lease? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ12 Do i need a lawyer for lease negotiations? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tContingency planning. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ13 How can my family business avoid hostile breakups? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ14 When do i need to execute a power of attorney? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ15 How do I minimize estate taxes in my family-owned business? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ16 What kind of insurance do I need? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ17 Are there special insurance policies for small businesses? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ18 What's the difference between "replacement cost" and "actual cash value"? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ19 What does it mean to "self insure"? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 2 Protecting innovation and inventions, _p40. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tSteps to help you avoid rip-offs and copycats. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tCopyrights. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ20 How do I protect a copyright? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ21 How do I get the right to use someone else's work? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ22 What rights should I sell in my own work? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tPatents. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ23 What should I do before applying for a patent? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ24 What is involved in getting a patent? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ25 Who gets the patent if two people invent the same thing at once? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ26 Can I protect a product from copycats before I market it? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tTrademarks. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ27 How can I reduce the cost of registering a trademark? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ28 Can I trademark an internet domain name? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ29 Can I trademark a vanity phone number? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tTrade secrets. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ30 How can I stop employees from competing with my business if they leave the company? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ31 How can I prevent a trade secret from leaking out to nonemployees? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tAsserting your rights. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ32 Can I prevent competitors from copying my new service idea? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ33 What can I do if a much larger business infringes my patent, copyright, or trademark? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ34 What should i do if one of the giants accuses me of copyright, trademark, or patent infrignment, or misappropriating trade secrets? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 3 Finding affordable, quality legal advice, _p66. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tYou don't have to wait for problems before calling a lawyer. There are other ways to keep expenses down. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tHiring a lawyer. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ35 How do I shop for a lawyer? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ36 Which is better: one all-purpose lawyer or various specialists? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ37 Should i go to a large firm or a sole practitioner? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ38 Is it more economical to have a lawyer on staff or to rely exclusively on outside law firms? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ39 How should i negotiate legal fees? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tAvoiding legal sticker shock. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ40 When-if ever-do you recommend self-help legal materials? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ41 Is there good legal advice on-line? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ42 Should i use a prepaid legal services plan? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ43 Are there any cut-rate deals for lawyers? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ44 How can I reduce the number of surprises on the next legal bill? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ45 Any tips for cutting litigation expenses? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tManaging your lawyer. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ46 How can I evaluate the quality of service I'm getting? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ47 What can I do if I'm fed up with my lawyer? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ48 What recourse do I have if my lawyer has been unethical? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 4 Hiring and managing employees, _p96. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tEmployment law basics to help prevent costly legal claims. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tHiring smart. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ49 What can't I say in help-wanted ads? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ50 What questions is it illegal for me to ask job applicants? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ51 What are my obligations under the Americans with disabilities act? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ52 When are drug tests legal? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ53 Should my company have an antinepotism policy? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tDefining relationships. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ54 What's the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ55 When should I hire employees instead of freelancers? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ56 Should I ask independent contractors to sign a written agreement? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ57 Should I put job agreements in writing? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tSetting house rules. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ58 What rules apply under the family and medical leave act? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ59 Should I require arbitration of employment disputes? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ60 Do I need a company handbook for legal reasons? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ61 Who's entitled to overtime pay? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ62 Can I prevent staff from moonlighting? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tManaging within the law. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ64 Do antidiscrimination laws apply to promotions? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ65 Do employees generally have a right to privacy? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ66 Is it legal to listen in on employees' phone calls? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ67 When can I read workers' computer-to-computer messages? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ68 Am I liable for sexual harassment caused by other people? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ69 How should I respond to sexual harassment complaints? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tParting company. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ70 How can I stop a fring from backfiring? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ71 When must I continue health benefits for ex-employees? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ72 What are the requirements for my health insurance plan? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 5 Marketing products and services, _p138. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tLegal pitfalls to avoid when selling goods and services. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tMarketing tools. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ73 What can I say in ads that compare my products or services to those of a competitor? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ74 Is it okay in any other contexts to mention another company's name in my ads? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ75 What are the rules about false or misleading advertising? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ76 What other common legal pitfalls should I look out for in advertising? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ77 What legal issues arise when my company markets goods and services on its own website? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ78 What are the copyright risks of putting my material on the Internet? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ79 What are the legal pitfalls of setting prices? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tRules and regulations |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ80 What obligations does the Americans with disabilities act impose in dealing with clients and customers? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ81 What are the rules on mail-order sales? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ82 How can I reduce the risk of product-liability lawsuits? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ83 Am I required to offer a warranty? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ84 If I offer a written warranty, what are the key issues to cover? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tContracts. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ85 When do I need a written contract? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ86 If I'm working as a consultant, should I have an independent-contractor agreement? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 6 Getting paid, _p160. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tHere's how to press for payment withouth violating the law. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tSolid groundwork. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ87 What steps can I take to avoid deadbeat customers? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ88 How long should I wait before pressuring clients to pay? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ89 What are the rules on imposing finance charges? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tLegal recourse. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ90 When should I hire a collection agency or a lawyer to chase overdue accounts? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ91 How effective is small claims court for chasing delinquent accounts? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ92 How do I collect a small claims court judgment? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ93 What can I do when a customer goes bankrupt? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 7 Resolving disputes, _p176. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tFlexible, streamlined, and inexpensive methods for handling those inevitable business conflicts. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tConflict resolution methods. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ94 What are the pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ95 How can I decide whether to settle or sue? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ96 How can I become a better negotiator? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ97 What is the difference between arbitration and mediation? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ98 What is a minitrial? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ99 What is private judging? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ100 What is the difference between administered and non-administered ADR? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ101 How can I stop small conflicts from escalating into larger ones? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ102 What is the best way to initiate ADR? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tADR Practicalities. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ103 Do I need a lawyer to represent me in ADR? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ104 How should I choose and ADR provider? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 |
_tChapter 8 Record keeping and taxes, _p198. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tHow to stay out of trouble with the IRS and keep more of what you earn. |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tWrite-offs. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ105 What are the rules on home-office deductions? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ106 What type of property can be depreciated on my federal tax return? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ107 Are there any tax advantages to leasing, rather than owning, a business vehicle? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ108 How should I deduct business use of my family car or truck? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ109 What is the yearly deduction for self-employed health insurance? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ110 Can employing my spouse increase my deduction for health insurance and other medical expenses? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ111 What is a medical savings account? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ112 What are the major differences between a simple ira and simple 401(k)? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ113 What are the major differences between a keogh and a sep-ira? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ114 When can I claim a bad debt deduction? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ115 What other business expenses can I deduct on my federal tax return? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tTaxes. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ116 What tax obligations does my company have if I employ other people? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ117 Who has to pay self-employment tax? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ118 When do I have to pay estimated taxes? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ119 What are excise taxes and who has to pay them? |
| 970 | 1 | 2 | _tRecords. |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ120 Who needs and "employer identification number"? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ121 What are the requirements for reporting payments to consultants? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ122 What kinds of documentation of business expenses do I need? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ123 Does the IRS require me to have separate records of my business and personal expenses? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ124 What business practices put me at risk of an audit? |
| 970 | 1 | 1 | _tQ125 What should I expect if I'm audited and how can I minimize the pain? |
| 970 | 0 | 1 |
_aResources, _p232. |
| 970 | 0 | 1 |
_aPermissions and credits, _p237. |
| 970 | 0 | 1 |
_aIndex, _p238. |
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