1. Sole Proprietorship, Partnership or Corporation : Which Legal Form is Best for Your Business
2. Structuring a Partnership Agreement
3. Creating a Corporation
4. Naming Your Business and Products
5. Licenses and Permits
6. Tax Basics for the Small Business
7. Buying a Business
8. Franchises : How Not to Get Burned
9. Insuring Your Business
10. Negotiating a Favorable Lease
11. Home-Based Businesses
12. Employees and Independent Contractors
13. The Importance of Excellent Customer Relations
14. Legal Requirements for Dealing with Customers
15. Cash, Checks and Credit Cards
16. Extending Credit and Getting Paid
17. Put It in Writing : Small Business Contracts
18. Resolving Legal Disputes
19. Representing Yourself in Small Claims Court
20. Lawyers and Legal Research