Now in an updated third edition, Fred Steingold's Legal Guide For Starting & Running A Small Business continues to be a superb single-source "how-to" legal reference book for raising start-up money; choosing between a sole proprietorship, partnership or L. L. C. ; getting licenses or permits; buying or selling a business or franchise; negotiate a favorable lease; insuring your business; hiring independent contractors; understanding small business tax rules; picking and protecting a good company name; resolving legal disputes; adopting the best customer policies; entering into enforceable contracts; and coping with financial problems..