Small Business Legal Advice

Every entrepreneur should understand how the bankruptcy process works -- just in case things don't go as planned. This article covers the basics of business bankruptcy and how to file a business bankruptcy filing for a small business.

As an entrepreneur, nobody expects you to fully understand everything about the law. But here are some key legal tips for entrepreneurs that every small business owner should know.

For entrepreneurs, choosing a good lawyer is a critical decision. Here's how to find a good lawyer for your business.

It's not wise for small businesses to borrow money from family members without a legal contract. Here are a few tidbits of legal advice related to family business loans.

Being sued? It's often part and parcel of being an entrepreneur. Here's how to handle it.

Raising money from venture capitalists requires that you be fluent in venture capital terms. If you are raising investment money and don't know what a liquidation preference is or what ratchet antidilution means, you are going to lose in the VC negotiations. Educate yourself on VC term sheet terms before you start knocking on VC doors.

Online advertising laws? The internet may be relatively new but the same laws that applied to traditional advertising still apply on the Web.

Mediation is a much cheaper alternative to pursuing a lawsuit. Smart business owners embrace mediation as a great way to come up with a fair solution to a conflict without making the attorneys rich.

How's your relationship with your attorney? Although most entrepreneurs have an attorney, many feel like they don't know how to make the most of the partnership. Here are a few useful tips for getting the best out of your attorney.

Unfortunately, you can't trust everyone in business. There are times when trusting business owners get taken advantage of. Learn a lesson on the perils of trust in business from this entrepreneur's story.

There are tons of legal issues involved with small business ownership. Staying on top of current legislation is dicey, but you can take a step in the right direction with our small business law library essentials.

Small businesses face a deluge of reporting requirements including forms that are mandated by federal law. We'll tell you what the essential government forms are and how they apply to your small business.

The social security system may be a mess, but it's a mess your business has to deal with to stay legally compliant. Our social security fact sheet has all the information you need to stay ahead of the game.