Small Business Center

FindLaw's Small Business Center provides information and resources for small business owners, and help for entrepreneurs seeking to get a business idea off the ground. Here you can get information on choosing and forming the right legal structure for your business, legal tips on day-to-day business operations, an overview of employment law issues, and much more.

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Starting a Business - First steps for new and prospective business owners.
Incorporation and Legal Structures - Tips on choosing and creating the right business form.
Employment Law and Human Resources - An overview of legal issues faced by employers, including hiring employees and workplace safety.
Intellectual Property - Information on protecting and using copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
Business Finances and Taxes - Tips on the financial side of business startup and operation.
Business Forms and Contracts - Find forms and contracts to help with many aspects of business operation.
Business Operations - Legal tips on day-to-day aspects of running a business.

Business Laws and Regulations - An overview of state and federal business laws, plus compliance tools for businesses.
Immigration Law for Employers - Information on worker visa programs, filing necessary employment immigration forms, and more.
Workers' Compensation for Employers - A look at state compensation systems for injured workers.
Business Bankruptcy and Debt - Tips on dealing with business debt, and a look at the bankruptcy process.
Closing a Business - Legal tips to keep in mind before and after your business closes its doors.
Hiring a Business Law Attorney - Finding and working with a business & commercial law attorney.

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