[...]... many wise suggestions, and to my assistant, Jamie DeFlorio, for her help in preparing the manuscript About the Author Fred S Steingold practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan He represents and advises many small businesses, and frequently leads seminars on how to start and run a small business He is the author of the Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (Nolo) and The Employer’s Legal Handbook... and the author Reproduction prohibitions do not apply to the forms contained in this product when reproduced for personal use Quantity sales: For information on bulk purchases or corporate premium sales, please contact the Special Sales department For academic sales or textbook adoptions, ask for Academic Sales, 800-955-4775 Nolo, 950 Parker St., Berkeley, CA 94710 Acknowledgments Thanks to Jake Warner,... that accurate and current legal information in its books can help you solve many of your legal problems on a cost-effective basis, this book is not intended to be a substitute for personalized advice from a knowledgeable lawyer If you want the help of a trained professional, consult an attorney licensed to practice in your state 3rd edition Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business by Fred Steingold... or buts Read This First The information in this book is as up to date and accurate as we can make it But it’s important to realize that the law changes frequently, as do fees, forms, and other important legal details If you handle your own legal matters, it’s up to you to be sure that all information you use— including the information in this book—is accurate Here are some suggestions to help you do... .4/15 5 Buying a Business A Form 5A: Contract for Purchase of Assets From an Unincorporated Business 5/4 B Form 5B: Contract for Purchase of Assets From a Corporation .5/14 C Form 5C: Corporate Resolution Authorizing Sale of Assets 5/17 D Form 5D: Contract for Purchase of Corporate Stock .5/17 E Form 5E: Bill of Sale for Business Assets .5/21 F Form 5F: Seller’s Affidavit: No Creditors... (Nolo), a bible for small business owners His monthly column, The legal Advisor, is carried by more than 30 trade publications around the country Table of Contents I How to Use This Book A Four Practical Ways to Use the Forms in This Book I/3 B Do You Need a Lawyer? 1 Contract Basics A Names Clause: Identifying the Parties to a Contract 1/2 B Signature Clause: Signing a Contract ... Shannon Miehe, and Beth Laurence for their superb editing as well as the energy and enthusiasm they brought to this project Thanks also to the other Nolo wizards who contributed their enormous skills to this and the accompanying software— especially: Beth Laurence, Tony Mancuso, Barbara Kate Repa, Robin Leonard, Lisa Goldoftas, and Ely Newman Finally, thanks to my colleague, Brook McCray Smith, for. .. monthly email newsletter • Legal Research Center ,for access to state and federal statutes • Our ever-popular lawyer jokes Q uality Law Books & Software for Everyone Nolo’s user-friendly products are consistently first-rate.Here’s why: • A dozen in-house legal editors,working with highly skilled authors, ensure that our products are accurate,upto-date and easy to use • We continually update every book and... • Nolo’s comprehensive Legal Encyclopedia filled with plain-English information on a variety of legal topics • Nolo’s Law Dictionary legal terms without the legalese • Auntie Nolo—if you’ve got questions,Auntie’s got answers • The Law Store—over 200 self-help legal products including Downloadable Software, Books,Form Kits and eGuides • Legal and product updates • Frequently Asked Questions • NoloBriefs,... Nolo started making useful, Then the Internet exploded in the 90s Recognizing that it's best to get legalup-to-date legal information available to anyone with a computer and a modem Most recently, we opened our online Download Center, where you can find all of Nolo's convenient, topical eProducts The fastest, easiest way to do your own legal work, eProducts deliver specific forms and information directly . q Landscaping & Gardening q Language q Leadership q Leases & Leasing q Loan q Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer q Business Management. Wine & Spirits q Writing q Article Writing q Yoga