BUS 340 (Mom) - Business Law

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FindLaw's Small Business Law section covers everything from obtaining financing and hiring employees, to choosing the right insurance policies and filing taxes. Look under Business Contracts or Business Liability (i.e. good "slip and fall" section) to learn more about the laws that apply to small businesses.

Small business owners, like large corporations, are subjected to laws and regulations to which they must adhere. Check out the SBAs Learn About Business Laws section (i.e. Workplace Safety and Health Laws).

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