Take the fear out of legal issues...Many people feel nervous about seeing a Solicitor. They worry about the time it takes, they are afraid of legal fees and are uncertain as to where to find someone they can trust. This series of books, written by an experienced Solicitor, aims to remove some of these fears and gives honest, practical advice for all stages of your business. In this, the first book of the series, you will learn how to set up and run your business in its early years, whether you are planning to start a new business, open a franchise or take over an existing business. Using a mix of law, business and common sense you will discover how to avoid the Legal and practical pitfalls of: * Writing an effective business plan to satisfy a lender * Setting up the business legal structure * Borrowing money safely * Leaving your existing job without risk * Selecting the right premises for you * Avoiding the problems of lease * Entering into contracts * Operating without good terms and conditions & effective agreements