Quicken Legal Business Pro 2009

Summary

Everything you need to start and run your business, easily and efficiently!

You don't need an attorney to start and run a business -- most of the legal work involved simply requires reliable information and the right documents. With Quicken Legal Business Pro 2009, you'll get everything you need to get the job done.

Completely updated to reflect the latest laws and regulations of your state, Quicken Legal Business Pro provides:

• over 140 contracts, forms and worksheets
• five completely searchable Nolo business bestsellers
• comprehensive "How to" checklists that help you through complex tasks
• free downloadable legal updates throughout 2009

1. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business 
2. Tax Savvy for Small Business 
3. The Manager's Legal Handbook
4. Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business
5. Marketing Without Advertising

With over 140 legal forms, you'll have access to the documents you need, when you need them. You can also take notes, create bookmarks and read real-world examples of situations you're likely to face.

Need more details? Quicken Legal Business Pro helps you:

Plan for Success
Select the best structure for your business, draft business contracts, get required documents and minimize the chances of legal disputes.

Get the Forms You Need
Choose from over 140 essential documents, contracts, letters, worksheets and more. Many of them are interactive -- just take a step-by-step interview, print the results and you're done!

Become Tax Savvy
Identify deductions allowed by the IRS, write off long-term business assets and minimize the chance of an audit.

Build Your Team
Hire workers, develop sensible personnel polices, minimize the chance of employee lawsuits and legally terminate workers when necessary.

Negotiate a Lease
Figure out how much space you need, choose a good location, negotiate the best possible terms, bargain for lower security deposits, share costs for repairs and expansion, and more!

Get the Word Out
Implement efficient and inexpensive marketing plans, price products for success, market online, and attract customers and clients.

List of Forms

"How To" Checklists
How to Write a Business Plan
How to Choose an Ownership Structure
How to Choose a Business Name
How to Form an LLC
How to Form a Corporation
How to Find a Business Location
How to Obtain Necessary Licenses & Permits
How to Obtain Insurance
How to Set Up Tax Reporting & Accounting
How to Hire Workers
How to Close a Business
How to Sell a Business

Provides Over 140 Contracts & Documents
Buying or Selling a Business
Amendment to Contract (General)
Attachment to Contract (General)
Bill of Sale for Business Assets
Contract for Purchase of Corporate Assets
Contract for Purchase of Corporate Stock
Contract for Purchase of Unincorporated Business
Corporate Resolution Authorizing Sale of Assets
Security Agreement for Buying Business Assets
Seller's Affidavit: No Creditors

Contracts for Goods & Services
Amendment to Contract (General)
Attachment to Contract (General)
Bill of Sale for Goods
Consignment Contract
Contract for Manufacture of Goods
Contract for Services
Equipment Rental Contract
Invoice
Sales Contract (Installment Payments)
Sales Contract (Lump-Sum Payment)
Security Agreement for Buying Goods
Storage Contract

Corporate Minutes & Consents
Consent of Directors
Consent of Shareholders
Minutes of Directors' Meeting
Minutes of Shareholders' Meeting
Minutes of Telephone Conference Directors' Meeting
Notice of Directors' Meeting
Notice of Shareholders' Meeting
Shareholder Proxy

Forming a Business
Amendment to Contract (General)
Attachment to Contract (General)
Corporate Bylaws
Operating Agreement for Single-Member LLC
Partnership Agreement
Pre-Incorporation Agreement
Stock Agreement

Hiring Workers
Amendment to Contract (General)
Attachment to Contract (General)
Authorization to Release Information
Confidentiality Agreement
Contract With Independent Contractor
Employment Application
Noncompete Agreement
Offer of Employment
USCIS I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

Leasing Space
Amendment to Lease
Assignment of Lease
Attachment to Lease
Extension of Lease
Gross Lease
Landlord's Consent to Sublease
Net Lease for Entire Building
Net Lease for Part of Building
Notice of Exercise of Lease Option
Sublease

LLC Minutes & Consents
Consent of LLC Members
Minutes of LLC Meeting
Notice of LLC Meeting
Managing Finances
Amendment to Contract (General)
Attachment to Contract (General)
Limited Power of Attorney for Finances
Promissory Note (Amortized Payments)
Promissory Note (Balloon Payment)
Promissory Note (One Lump-Sum Payment)
Promissory Note (Payments of Interest Only)
Security Agreement for Borrowing Money

Purchasing Real Estate
Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Contract
Attachment to Real Estate Purchase Contract
Contract to Purchase a Building
Contract to Purchase Vacant Land
Exercise of Option to Purchase Real Estate
Extension of Time to Remove Contingencies
Option to Purchase a Building
Option to Purchase Vacant Land
Removal of Contingency Notice

Tax Forms
IRS 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals
IRS 1040, Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business - Sole Proprietorship
IRS 1040, Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax
IRS 1065, Schedule K-1, Partner's Share of Income etc.
IRS 1065, U.S. Partnership Return of Income
IRS 1120-A, Corporation Short-Form Income Tax Return
IRS 1120S, Income Tax Return for an S Corporation
IRS 1120S, Schedule K-1, Shareholder's Share of Income etc.
IRS 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation
IRS 4506, Request for Copy or Transcript of Tax Form
IRS 4562, Depreciation and Amortization
IRS 4797, Sales of Business Property
IRS 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business
IRS 8594, Asset Acquisition Statement
IRS 8716, Election to Have a Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax Year
IRS 8821, Tax Information Authorization
IRS 8822, Change of Address
IRS 8829, Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
IRS 8832, Entity Classification Election
IRS 940-EZ, Employer Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return
IRS 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
IRS SS-4, Application for EIN
IRS W-4, Employee Withholding Allowance
IRS W-9, Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification

Plus!
Sample Letters & Policies
Collection Letters
Bad Check Notice
Confidentiality Letter
Contract Letter
Credit Application
Demand Letter
Plus dozens more

Marketing Worksheets
Assuring Your Customers About the Quality of Your Goods/Services
Encouraging Customer Referrals
Evaluating Walk-In Accessibility
Evaluating Your Business's Physical Appearance
Evaluating Your Pricing Policy
Marketing Event Worksheet
Plus over a dozen more