The fourth in a twelve-title series, A Crash Course for Entrepreneurs, Business Law Basics coaches prospective and new entrepreneurs on the legal aspects of running a business. Many novice entrepreneurs have little more than a brilliant idea and a pocketful of ambition. They often don't know much about business law. This book tells them exactly what they must know, in simple terms, using real-world examples. In a two-hour read, it walks readers through the essentials of business law, and gives seasoned advice in a reader-friendly way. Learn about key legal terms, what an attorney can and can't do (and why you need one), legal aspects of setting up a business, partnership options, types of corporate structures, real estate and virtual bases for a business, license and regulation essentials, employment issues, intellectual property protection, contracts, legal aspects of buying and selling things and businesses, common mistakes to avoid, and international business issues. These serial entrepreneurs will save you time and prevent legal trouble as you launch and run your new company.