The purpose of this workbook is to teach anyone how to start a business, run a business, and sell a business from a legal perspective. This will assist in understanding the importance of business law and the application of business law whether readers work for a business or go into business for themselves. The text provides practical advice on each step from brainstorming to create a business to growing the business to the exit strategy of selling the business. The author's hope is that readers realize how easy it is to start a business so they can follow their inspiration to become an entrepreneur.
Disclaimer
Introduction
About the Author
How This Textbook Came About
Week 1: Brainstorming a Company Idea
Week 2: Creating a Company
Week 3: Protecting the Brand
Week 4: Compliance of the Company
Week 5: Standard Operating Procedures
Week 6: Contract Drafting
Week 7: Negotiation
Week 8: Employment and Independent Contractor
Week 9: Confidentiality
Week 10: Investor Presentation
Week 11: Promissory Note
Week 12: Joint Venture
Week 13: Asset Purchase Agreement
Appendix—Example of investor presentation discussed in Chapter 10