Basic Business & Commercial Law for Startups and Entrepreneurs: A Beginner's Guide

To be an effective and efficient manager or to run a responsible and responsive organization in the post COVID-19 complex business environment, one must have an understanding of how the law impacts the bottom line. Yes, you can play by the rules, comply with local regulatory enactments, conform to international best practices, maintain high ethical standards, and still remain profitable.

No matter how your company playbook is wired, this book addresses legal areas in which everyone in business should have a level of familiarity in order to mitigate risks and reduce costs. The basics of contract law, corporate governance, dispute resolution, competition law and other allied concepts are covered. We will extend our intellectual voyage to further examine foreign and local case studies alongside current trends in business law. The intent of this module includes but not limited to ensuring that each participant understands the impact of these areas of the law on business decisions, and to be aware of, as well as manage risks associated with the legal aspects of daily business dealings.

I do not pretend to have an exhaustive module on Business and Commercial law here, as there is a plethora of topics on the subject beyond what can be compressed into this book. However, what was hand-picked to be in this book is designed and tailored to start you up or keep you going.

What is in it for you?

• Learn how to do some things yourself (yes you can, sometimes... must be careful)
• Learn how to negotiate a fair deal
• Learn how to keep yourself protected
• Learn the key things to look for when reviewing a legal document
• Learn what to look for when hiring an attorney
• Know what questions to ask when you do hire an attorney

Who is this for?

• Business owners
• Startup entrepreneurs
• Lawyers looking to brush up on business law.
• Anyone who can read and write.