Description:According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 99.7% of all businesses are identified as small businesses (having less than 500 employees). This is where The Law in Plain English for Small Business comes in. This complete guide covers 25 distinct topic areas concerning small business owners with countless subtopics discussed. It provides vital legal and business information in simple, everyday language, giving the reader quick answers to their questions. Areas of initial concern to every new business venture such as the steps needed to organize a business and how to develop a business plan are covered, as well as areas of concern to a business in its early stages of development such as hiring procedures, insurance options and tax deductions specific to the small business owners. It does not stop at the new business but also address matters affecting maturing businesses such as product liability issues and how to protect business trademarks and patents. Business owners in any field or endeavor will benefit from this book and its accessible, easy-to-understand style.