The Secrets to Buying and Selling a Business (Psi Successful Business Library)

Business & Money

Nottonson, Ira

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Press

Making Partnerships Work Most partnership books focus on the technical aspects of "how to." The more important question is "how do." How do I make this succeed? Experienced corporate attorney Ira Nottonson covers both areas by exploring real-life examples that have generated success or failure in numerous partnership situations. Nottonson offers you a complete do-it-yourself guide to forming a partnership as well as the critical information necessary to navigate the various partnership relationships and make them work. 
Nottonson covers:
<ul>
<li>Putting the partnership together </li>
<li>Bringing a partner into a new or existing venture </li>
<li>Smart strategies for dividing responsibilities and profits </li>
<li>Joint ventures, implicit partnerships, investors and family </li>
<li>Building a decision protocol </li>
<li>Cash flow for growth and profit</li>
</ul>
Give yourself a business advantage as Nottonson takes you step by step through the legal and personal issues of forming a partnership. 
Critical Checklists and Sample Contracts on CD-ROM! Sample documents include:
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<li>General Partnership Agreement </li>
<li>Partner Ledger </li>
<li>Minutes of Partnerships Meeting Form </li>
<li>Action of Written Consent of Partners </li>
<li>Summary of the Uniform Partnership Act </li>
<li>State of Delaware Certificate of Limited Partnership</li>
</ul>
Plus critical checklists for:
<ul>
<li>Analysis of Partnership </li>
<li>Developing a Partnership </li>
<li>Reviewing Cash Flow </li>
<li>Protecting Proprietary Information </li>
<li>Arbitration and Mediation </li>
<li>Building a Decision Protocol </li>
<li>Bringing in New Partners </li>
<li>Family Partnerships </li>
<li>Attracting Investors </li>
<li>And more!</li>
</ul>
For more than 28 years, Entrepreneur has provided the most trusted business advice available to business owners. Our legal guides continue that tradition by offering current and cost-effective legal information so you can resolve the business and legal issues you face on a daily basis. We'll also strive to help you identify when it's in your best interest to seek the personalized advice and services of a practicing lawyer.

Forming a Partnership : And Making It Work (Entrepreneur Legal Guides)

All the Legal and Tax Issues Facing Your Business Today When your business dreams go from idea to reality, you're suddenly faced with laws and regulations governing nearly every move you make. Learn how to stay in compliance and protect your business from legal action with professional legal advice from attorneys Theresa A. Pickner and Ira Nottonson. In this essential toolkit, you'll get a thorough understanding of the legal and tax requirements of your business as well as the information you need to make informed decisions. Legal issues covered include:
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<li>The pros, cons and tax consequences of the four main business types </li>
<li>Answers to the “how do I get started? questions every business owner faces </li>
<li>State-by-state summary of sales tax, franchise tax and both corporate and personal tax rules </li>
<li>How to gain liability protection against lawsuits </li>
<li>Determining profit sharing strategies </li>
<li>Contract issues, ethical concerns, employment matters </li>
<li>And more!</li>
</ul>
We'll disclose the legal issues every business owner should know in order to form and operate a business. 
Sample Documents Included on CD-ROM:
<ul>
<li>Corporate Bylaws </li>
<li>Minutes of Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors </li>
<li>Shareholder's Agreement </li>
<li>Independent Contractor Agreement </li>
<li>Employment Application </li>
<li>Employee Grievance Form </li>
<li>Employee Handbook </li>
<li>Employee Performance Review </li>
<li>Offer of Employment and Employment Contract </li>
<li>Operating Agreement for LLCs </li>
<li>Time Sheet for Hourly Employees </li>
<li> Trademark Infringement Cease and Desist Letter </li>
<li>Nondisclosure Agreement </li>
<li>IRS Forms: </li>
<li>Change of Address </li>
<li>Wages </li>
<li>Exemption Allowance </li>
<li>Application for EIN </li>
<li>Determination of Worker Status </li>
<li>Estimated Tax Payments </li>
<li>Extension to File a Tax Return</li>
</ul>
 For 30 years, Entrepreneur has provided the most trusted business advice available to business owners. Our legal guides continue that tradition by offering current and cost-effective legal advice so you can resolve the business and legal issues you face on a daily basis. We also help you identify when it's in your best interest to seek the personalized advice and services of a practicing lawyer.

Small Business Legal Tool Kit (Entrepreneur Legal Guides)

Pickner, Theresa

Buyer or Seller-Come Out a Winner The working relationship with the person opposite you at the negotiating table during a sale can determine your success or failure. Experienced attorney Ira Nottonson covers both sides of the table, presenting the buyer's and the seller's perspectives, as well as critical steps in the sale process, including presentation, negotiation and documentations. Learn how to gain the upper hand, minimize financial risk and come out a winner, no matter on which side of the table you're sitting. Nottonson covers: Strategies for judging the value of a business Finding the right buyer or seller Buzzwords and basic concepts buyers and sellers need to know Negotiation preparation, roles and techniques Strategies specific to a buyer and a seller including initial research, preparation, cost analysis and working with professional advisors such as accountants and brokers Whether you're purchasing or selling, this book helps you close the deal! For 30 years, Entrepreneur has provided the most trusted business advice available to business owners. Our legal guides continue that tradition by offering current and cost-effective legal advice so you can resolve the business and legal issues you face on a daily basis. We also help you identify when it's in your best interest to seek the personalized advice and services of a practicing lawyer. Additional Articles Included on CD-ROM : Valuing a Business as a Buyer: Be Careful! Using Someone Else's Money to Buy a Business Making the Business Deals Getting the Best from Professional Advice The Basics of Negotiating Selling Yourself What Makes a Business Run? What Is the Money for Anyway? Setting the Record Straight: The Franchise and the Independent Getting the Advice That Counts Do You Really Want to Own a Business? Building Your Business for the Future If You're Going to Sell Your Business Contracts: Ambiguities and Bad Memories Who Is Going to Buy Your Business? Don't Let Money Get Tight in Your Business Trusting Your Professional's Ethics The Alternative of Partnering Up Service Fees of Professionals-Good and Bad Being Your Own Lawyer Negotiating Is a Crooked Path Borrowing When You Can't Go to the Bank Can You Really Protect against Disclosure? The Frightening Aspect of Being Sued Growing at the Right Speed What Are You Looking For?

Buying and Selling a Business (Entrepreneur Legal Guides)

Proven strategies to evaluate, negotiate, and conclude winning transactions Hundreds of thousands of businesses change hands each year. The most successful negotiators understand the perspective and negotiating position of their colleagues around the table. In this invaluable guide, financial valuation expert Ira Nottonson, J.D., shares real-world insights in a straightforward step-by-step process. Using simple, unpretentious language, he examines the financial aspects of a deal from a variety of perspectives. Recognizing the concerns of all parties--buyer, seller, accountant, lawyer, broker, and lender--equals a negotiating advantage. In addition, you will receive:
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<li>Expert author commentary at the end of every chapter elaborates key pitfalls and opportunities. </li>
<li>A valuation concept that every businessperson can understand and utilize is provided. </li>
<li>Self-analysis work sheets help you carefully assess your talents and needs. </li>
<li>Frequently overlooked, franchise and family succession planning issues are also included.</li>
</ul>

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