How to Start a Business in Massachusetts (Legal Survival Guides)

Starting your own business can be overwhelming and intimidating. Start a Business in Massachusetts is a comprehensive aid to starting and running your own business. This book explains everything from choosing the type of business you will form to filing your state and federal taxes properly. It provides an in-depth description of how to insure your business against liability and how to draw up contracts for your transactions with both customers and vendors. Written by attorneys, Start a Business in Massachusetts contains the framework you need for opening your own business without unnecessary hassle, and will guide you through creating a business with ease and success. Deciding to start a business Choosing the form of your business Your business name Preparing a business plan Financing your business Locating your business Licensing your business Contract laws Insurance Health and safety laws Employment and labor laws Advertising and promotion laws Payment and collection Business relations laws Endless laws Your business and the internet Bookkeeping and accounting Paying federal taxes Paying Massachusetts taxes Out-of-state taxes The end and the beginning.