A book co-authored by firm attorneys Debbie J. Papay and Chris E. Steiner
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Copyright © 2001, Quantum Press

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Table Of Contents

Preface

Part One: Starting, Operating, and Expanding The Business

Chapter 1: Starting A Business
Chapter 2: Operating Concepts Common To All Entities
Chapter 3: Financing & Expanding The Business

Part Two: Entity Primer

Chapter 4: The Sole Proprietorship
Chapter 5: Partnerships
Chapter 6: The Corporation
Chapter 7: The Limited Liability Company
Chapter 8: Evaluating The Entities

Part Three: Benefits For All Employees

Chapter 9: Fringe Benefits
Chapter 10: Overview Of Qualified Retirement Plans
Chapter 11: Defined-Benefit Plans
Chapter 12: Defined-Contribution Plans
Chapter 13: Simplified Retirement Plans
Chapter 14: Evaluating The Retirement Plans

Part Four: Benefits For Key Employees

Chapter 15: Deferred Compensation Plans
Chapter 16: Stock Bonus And Stock Option Plans
Chapter 17: Life Insurance As A Benefit

Part Five: Exit Strategies and Succession Planning

Chapter 18: Succession Planning Overview
Chapter 19: Business Valuation
Chapter 20: Sell to Co-Owners
Chapter 21: Sell to Employees
Chapter 22: Give the Business to Family Members
Chapter 23: Sell to Outsiders

Part Six: Estate Planning

Chapter 24: Estate Planning Overview
Chapter 25: The Foundation Documents
Chapter 26: Taxes, Deductions, and Payments
Chapter 27: Techniques to Reduce Estate Taxes