The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law

This standard-setting book contains 17 chapters that follow the progression of a start-up business and anticipate its legal concerns through the stages of growth up to an initial public offering. THE ENTREPRENEUR'S GUIDE TO BUSINESS LAW examines legal constraints and opportunities, offering advice on business strategy as well as providing real-world examples. This Third Edition includes updated information on going public and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on those businesses considering going public--including the focus on corporate governance and the costs associated with complying with Sarbanes-Oxley. This text is appropriate at both the undergraduate and graduate level for those courses that cover legal issue and entrepreneurs. Depending on the course, it could be used as either a core text or a supplement. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.