U.S Startup & Small Business Registration And Business Law

Name: U.S Startup & Small Business Registration And Business Law
Rating: 4.4 (214 reviews)

Introductory startup law course: LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp registration, incorporation, and intellectual property protection

Created byAlex Genadinik, Steve Pipenger

Last updated 8/2024

English

English [Auto],Japanese [Auto],

What you'll learn

Great for beginners!
Business registration
Internet privacy and social media use at work
How to protect intellectual property
Determine whether your business should be an LLC, S corp, C corp, or a non profit
Know how to hire a good lawyer when you need one
Research a lawyer's disciplinary ethics background
Know the difference between a patent, trademark and a copyright, and be able to determine when each is needed
Understand laws about hiring and firing employees and contractors, and what you can be fired or let go for as an employee

Course content

10 sections • 34 lectures • 2h 12m total length

Law for small business and entrepreneurs course and instructor introduction2:09
In this part of the legal training for small business owners, you get to know your instructors. Steve is an experienced New York state lawyer with over 10 years of experience practicing law, and Alex is a business owner just like you might be. In this course, Alex will also play the role of a journalist and try to ask additional questions when or if he feels that some additional information may be helpful.
How to decide what business entity is right for you6:54
Compare LLCs, S corps, and C corps to choose the right entity, considering liability protection and tax implications, with US registration guidance.

Difference between a partnership vs. shareholders vs. members3:39
Explore how partnerships, shareholders, and members differ in formation and liability, noting that partners bear debts while shareholders and LLC members enjoy limited liability under bylaws and membership agreements.
Member agreement vs. partnership agreement vs. shareholder agreement1:35
What if a partner or member or shareholder wants to quit?2:38
Delaware registration: registering your business in Delaware vs. your own state1:10
Different types of business insurance & how to decide if you should buy it3:39
How to dissolve a company if you need to close it1:15
Learn to dissolve a business through your state secretary of state, online or by phone, to avoid dormant taxes and understand that some states auto-close after years.
Business bank account and maintaining other business formalities4:43
Open a business bank account after registering your entity in the US to separate personal and business finances, protect liability, and manage payments; compare banks for best terms.
What is an EIN1:04
How to begin the registration process4:06
Register your business with the Secretary of State online or in person, choosing the LLC, S-corp, or C-corp and completing the appropriate filings.

How to protect business ideas and your company's intellectual property4:13
How to protect your business by creating a moat around it5:11
Position your business with a moat by building a massive, engaged community, strong branding, and extensive reviews that outpace competitors, turning defensive strategy into aggressive growth.
For first-time entrepreneurs: More on moats, barriers, being first-to-market5:59
Case study of my decision of whether to get a trademark6:26
Pros and cons of checking and registering a trademark4:11
Always check for existing trademarks before branding, domain, or selling online, then weigh the cost and defensive benefits of registering to protect your logo and name.

What to consider when deciding to hire employees vs. contractors3:42
Learn the key legal differences between employees and contractors by examining control over work and tax obligations; start with freelancers, then bring them on as employees to minimize risk.
What is a cease and desist letter & what to do if you get one3:56
Is it bad or risky to represent yourself in court?3:34
Consult a lawyer before representing yourself, as they know the crux of the argument and what judges look for, reducing errors and risk.
How to minimize/decrease the risk of being sued5:37
Minimize your exposure to lawsuits by implementing clear warnings and leveraging insurance policies with a cost-benefit focus on premiums and coverage.
Which law applies4:51
Compare federal, state, city, and county laws and how they apply to different kinds of businesses, including when federal law governs air travel and New York City human rights protections.
What should a typical website terms of service say2:15

Requirements

This course is for United States law only
Please have enough English skills because this course has no translations or subtitles

Description

Learn why you need to register your business with the state, how to decide on what business entity to choose (LLC, S corp, C corp or something else), how to protect your intellectual property, basic employment laws, online privacy issues and much more.

You will also learn how to hire a good business lawyer to help you when you will need legal help.

As an entrepreneur, at one point or another, you will need to hire a lawyer. You will also have to understand many of the business law basics like issues with business registration, liability protection, entity types, and more. This course will teach you all that and much more!

Disclaimer: this course is for US law only.

Understand Intellectual Property Law

We'll go over various ways to protect intellectual property and when to use Trademarks, Patents, or non-disclosure agreements. We'll also cover when Trademarks, Patents, or non-disclosure agreements don't work and when not to use them. So by the end of the course, you will know whether you need a trademark, patent, or a non-disclosure agreement.

Still Wondering If This Business Law Online Course Is Right For You? There Is No Risk To Try

Every Udemy course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. So if you don't get what you hoped out of this business law online course, you can get a full refund. But I am sure you will love the course, so go ahead, sign up, and start learning about business law concerning your company, starting today.

Why Do You Need A Business Law Online Course?

Every new entrepreneur should take this business law online course to become familiar with basic business law that they will need to understand when they start their business. This course will explain how to form your company, how to protect your intellectual property, legal issues associated with hiring and firing employees, and much more.

Who this course is for:

This course is for entrepreneurs and small business owners
This course is for people who needs to understand business law basics

U.S Startup & Small Business Registration And Business Law

What you'll learn

Explore related topics

Course content

Course and instructor introduction2 lectures • 9min

Company formation9 lectures • 24min

Company formation definitions and recap1 lecture • 3min

Nonprofits and foundations1 lecture • 4min

How to hire a good lawyer3 lectures • 12min

Protecting intellectual property and your ideas5 lectures • 26min

Patents2 lectures • 10min

Social media use at work and online privacy3 lectures • 15min

Additional, miscellaneous topics6 lectures • 24min

Conclusion of our business and start-up law course2 lectures • 5min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: