Resources for Entrepreneurs - Legal Resources - Gaebler Ventures

Here are some great legal resources for entrepreneurs. It's important for small businesses and entrepreneurs to find a good lawyer and know when and how to use them. These articles contain everything from legal information on important small business topics to sample contracts and sample agreements that help you to do it yourself.

Finding a Good Lawyer - For entrepreneurs, choosing a good lawyer is a critical decision. Here's how to find a good lawyer for your business. More...
Small Business Bankruptcy - Filing bankruptcy is something you hope you never have to do, but it's important to understand bankruptcy and how to file for bankruptcy, just in case things go awry. More...

Small Business Legal Checklists - What legal issues are relevant to you yet you don't even know they exist? This article contains a series of checklists designed to help you determine if you've got your legal bases covered. More...
Recruiting Employees from Competitors - When you start recruiting employees from your competitors, you may be playing with fire. There are a few things to watch out for, and if you don't under them, you could easily get burned. More...
Protecting Against Employee Raiding - Employee raiding is on the rise. This article provides excellent advice on how to mitigate the risks of employee raids. More...
The Basics of Non-Compete Agreements - Are non-compete agreements enforceable? If a competitor engages in employee raiding, will non-compete agreements protect you? More...
What to Do When Employees Leave - An employee is leaving you, possibly to join the competition. Do you know the right steps to limit your downside risks? More...
Truth in Online Advertising - Online advertising laws? The internet may be relatively new but the same laws that applied to traditional advertising still apply on the Web. More...
Sample Debt Collection Letter - Dealing with deadbeats is a pain. When business owners do work and don't get paid, what are their options? This article includes the text of a sample letter demanding payment. More...
How to Collect Business Debts - My client won't pay me. Help! Our client won't pay us for what they bought -- Sadly, we've heard this from many entrepreneurs victimized by scumbags who refuse to pay. More...
Sample Business Debt Settlement Agreement - This sample business debt settlement agreement will be useful to any business that is collecting delinquent business debts and has gotten to the state where business debt negotiations are complete and it's time to settle. More...
Where to Find Sample Contracts Online - Need sample contracts? We've found the best places to get good sample business contracts online. Instead of hiring a lawyer to write a contract, use these contracts to get started. You can save the money you'd spend on lawyer fees and use it for something else that's more important. More...
Taking Down a Website for Nonpayment - Taking down a website for nonpayment is something that is often discussed in the web designer and web developer community. If you've been stiffed by a client, can you take down their site and put a big These Guys Are Deadbeats notice on their home page? More...
Basics of Franchise Law - Franchise law is very different from other areas of business law. For that reason, franchise lawyers are often in high demand. Learn the basics of franchise law by reading this article. More...
Understanding Indemnification - Indemnification clauses are one of the more common legal clauses in business contracts. As an entrepreneur, you need to understand indemnification and how it works to make sure you never get burned. More...
Attorney Fees Clauses - Attorneys fee clauses define who will pay attorney fees in the event of a contract dispute. If you leave attorney fee clauses out of a business contract, don't be surprised when you have to pay all the legal costs associated with a legal dispute that arises between you and the other parties to the contract. More...
Independent Contractor Contract Agreements - Independent contractor agreements are a necessity if you use independent contractors. In fact, failure to have a contractor sign an independent contractor contract might ultimately be used against you in recategorizing the independent contractor as an employee. Plus, there are many other issues you need to protect yourself against. More...
Common Venture Capital Legal Terms and Conditions - Raising money from venture capitalists requires that you be fluent in venture capital terms. If you are raising investment money and don't know what a liquidation preference is or what ratchet antidilution means, you are going to lose in the VC negotiations. Educate yourself on VC term sheet terms before you start knocking on VC doors. More...
Attorney Letter Demanding Payment - An attorney letter demanding payment for a late payable is often the most effective way to collect a business debt. Before you hire a collection agency or sue to collect what's owed to you, consider sending a collections letter from your attorney. More...
Hold Harmless Agreements When Buying a Business - Don't forget to get a Hold Harmless agreement from the seller when you buy an existing business. It will protect you against nasty surprises that can ruin your entrepreneurial adventure. More...
Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs - As an entrepreneur, nobody expects you to fully understand everything about the law. But here are some key legal tips for entrepreneurs that every small business owner should know. More...
New I9 Forms - Are you aware that there are new I9 forms that you need to be using? If you don't use the new I9 form, you may be subject to penalties and fines. More...
Employment Testing Legal Issues - Testing employees before hiring them sounds innocent enough. But in fact there are many legal requirements that you should know about. More...
Being Sued - Being sued? It's often part and parcel of being an entrepreneur. Here's how to handle it. More...
What to Do When Sued for Discrimination - Every business owner should take all charges of job discrimination very seriously. Here's what you need to know about discrimination laws and how to handle a discrimination lawsuit. More...
Mediation as an Alternative to Lawsuits - Mediation is a much cheaper alternative to pursuing a lawsuit. Smart business owners embrace mediation as a great way to come up with a fair solution to a conflict without making the attorneys rich. More...
Legal Advice for Family Business Loans - It's not wise for small businesses to borrow money from family members without a legal contract. Here are a few tidbits of legal advice related to family business loans. More...
How to Work With Attorneys - How's your relationship with your attorney? Although most entrepreneurs have an attorney, many feel like they don't know how to make the most of the partnership. Here are a few useful tips for getting the best out of your attorney. More...
Developing Trust In Business Relationships - Unfortunately, you can't trust everyone in business. There are times when trusting business owners get taken advantage of. Learn a lesson on the perils of trust in business from this entrepreneur's story. More...