Assembled by a team of more than fifteen attorneys whose legal specialties apply to practically all aspects of starting, operating, and maintaining a business, this valuable resource delivers not only the necessary forms to launch a business, but everything from hiring and firing, conducting business online, to franchising--totaling more than 200 forms, all at your fingertips! Covering all the legal aspects of starting a business and applicable across many industries, this ultimate go-to resource covers: Within the Book: Business formation: Sole proprietorships Partnerships LLCs Corporations Organization Business operations Compliance Commercial leasing Equipment leasing Service agreements Tax planning Hiring and firing Employment and HR Online ventures Business contracts Estate planning Wills and trusts Collections, settlements and judgments Business ethics Buying and selling a business Franchise your business Ready for Download: Legal Starting a Business Accounting Leasing Insurance Human Resources Office Management Marketing Inventory Purchasing Sales Shipping Collection/Credit Franchises From business basics to business-specific issues, this comprehensive guide presents you with every business-relevant legal form for your first two years in business--including the ones you never knew you needed!

Assembled by a team of more than fifteen attorneys whose legal specialties apply to practically all aspects of starting, operating, and maintaining a business, this valuable resource delivers not only the necessary forms to launch a business, but everything from hiring and firing, conducting business online, to franchising—totaling more than 200 forms, all at your fingertips! Covering all the legal aspects of starting a business and applicable across many industries, this ultimate go-to resource covers: Within the Book: Business formation: Sole proprietorships Partnerships LLCs Corporations Organization Business operations Compliance Commercial leasing Equipment leasing Service agreements Tax planning Hiring and firing Employment and HR Online ventures Business contracts Estate planning Wills and trusts Collections, settlements and judgments Business ethics Buying and selling a business Franchise your business Ready for Download: Legal Starting a Business Accounting Leasing Insurance Human Resources Office Management Marketing Inventory Purchasing Sales Shipping Collection/Credit Franchises From business basics to business-specific issues, this comprehensive guide presents you with every business-relevant legal form for your first two years in business—including the ones you never knew you needed!

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'The best business book I've ever read.' Bill Gates, Wall Street Journal 'The Michael Lewis of his day.' New York Times What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself. This business classic written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America.

The best companies are formed around a simple but great idea. As this idea develops and is introduced to the world, it needs to be nurtured and protected. Do Protect offers clear and accessible legal advice and explanations on all aspects of setting up, running and growing your own business, including: • Intellectual Property Rights • Raising finance • Dealing with customers and suppliers • E-commerce and social media • Building a team • Selling your business Do Protect is essential reading for anyone starting their own business. Get the legalities right, then focus on the fun stuff. Build your business on a strong foundation.

Takes readers from thinking, “Hmm, should I buy a business?” right through the process of choosing, investigating, and entering into a legal contract to do so.

Strategic Management (2020) is a 325-page open educational resource designed as an introduction to the key topics and themes of strategic management. The open textbook is intended for a senior capstone course in an undergraduate business program and suitable for a wide range of undergraduate business students including those majoring in marketing, management, business administration, accounting, finance, real estate, business information technology, and hospitality and tourism. The text presents examples of familiar companies and personalities to illustrate the different strategies used by today's firms and how they go about implementing those strategies. It includes case studies, end of section key takeaways, exercises, and links to external videos, and an end-of-book glossary. The text is ideal for courses which focus on how organizations operate at the strategic level to be successful. Students will learn how to conduct case analyses, measure organizational performance, and conduct external and internal analyses.