U.S Startup & Small Business Registration And Business Law from Udemy

Learn why you need to register your business with the state, how to decide on what business entity to choose (LLC, S corp, C corp or something else), how to protect your intellectual property, basic employment laws, online privacy issues and much more.

You will also learn how to hire a good business lawyer to help you when you will need legal help.

As an entrepreneur, at one point or another, you will need to hire a lawyer. You will also have to understand many of the business law basics like issues with business registration, liability protection, entity types, and more. This course will teach you all that and much more.

Disclaimer: this course is for US law only.

Understand Intellectual Property Law

We'll go over various ways to protect intellectual property and when to use Trademarks, Patents, or non-disclosure agreements. We'll also cover when Trademarks, Patents, or non-disclosure agreements don't work and when not to use them. So by the end of the course, you will know whether you need a trademark, patent, or a non-disclosure agreement.

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Why Do You Need A Business Law Online Course?

Every new entrepreneur should take this business law online course to become familiar with basic business law that they will need to understand when they start their business. This course will explain how to form your company, how to protect your intellectual property, legal issues associated with hiring and firing employees, and much more.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Great for beginners!
Business registration
Internet privacy and social media use at work
How to protect intellectual property
Determine whether your business should be an llc, s corp, c corp, or a non profit

Know how to hire a good lawyer when you need one
Research a lawyer's disciplinary ethics background
Know the difference between a patent, trademark and a copyright, and be able to determine when each is needed
Understand laws about hiring and firing employees and contractors, and what you can be fired or let go for as an employee

Great for beginners!
Business registration
Internet privacy and social media use at work
How to protect intellectual property
Determine whether your business should be an llc, s corp, c corp, or a non profit
Know how to hire a good lawyer when you need one
Research a lawyer's disciplinary ethics background
Know the difference between a patent, trademark and a copyright, and be able to determine when each is needed
Understand laws about hiring and firing employees and contractors, and what you can be fired or let go for as an employee

Syllabus

Course and instructor introduction

In this part of the legal training for small business owners, you get to know your instructors. Steve is an experienced New York state lawyer with over 10 years of experience practicing law, and Alex is a business owner just like you might be. In this course, Alex will also play the role of a journalist and try to ask additional questions when or if he feels that some additional information may be helpful.

How to decide what business entity is right for you

Company formation

Difference between a partnership vs. shareholders vs. members

Member agreement vs. partnership agreement vs. shareholder agreement

What if a partner or member or shareholder wants to quit?

Delaware registration: registering your business in Delaware vs. your own state

Different types of business insurance & how to decide if you should buy it

How to dissolve a company if you need to close it

Business bank account and maintaining other business formalities

What is an EIN

How to begin the registration process

Company formation definitions and recap

Nonprofits and foundations

What is a nonprofit?

How to hire a good lawyer

Different kinds of lawyers you can hire

How to find and research lawyers, how much to pay for a lawyer & negotiation

DIY (do it yourself options) - how to best use them and are they viable?

Protecting intellectual property and your ideas

How to protect business ideas and your company's intellectual property

How to protect your business by creating a moat around it

For first-time entrepreneurs: More on moats, barriers, being first-to-market

Case study of my decision of whether to get a trademark

Pros and cons of checking and registering a trademark

Patents

Introduction to patents

Examples of how big companies use patents

Social media use at work and online privacy

Can you get fired from work for posting on social media when you are not at work

How much should you realistically restrict your social media activities

Internet privacy, NSA and Edward Snowden

Additional, miscellaneous topics

What to consider when deciding to hire employees vs. contractors

What is a cease and desist letter & what to do if you get one

Is it bad or risky to represent yourself in court?

How to minimize/decrease the risk of being sued

Which law applies

What should a typical website terms of service say

Conclusion of our business and start-up law course

Course certificate for this business registration course: how to get it

Thank you for taking this course on business registration - parting words

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Course provides guidance on protecting ideas and building a company moat

Provides guidance on handling online reputation for businesses

Taught by practicing attorneys with years of experience

May be helpful for business owners and entrepreneurs

Could be helpful for individuals considering starting a business or non-profit

Introduces different types of business entities and their implications

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in U.S Startup & Small Business Registration And Business Law with these activities:

Review corporate structure basics

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Organize and review your course materials

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Review your notes
Organize your handouts
Create a study schedule

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Read 'Fundamentals of Business Law' by Henry Hanbury

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of business law, covering topics such as business formation, contracts, and intellectual property.

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Create a mind map of key business law concepts

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Complete the 'Business Law for Entrepreneurs' tutorial series on Udemy

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This tutorial series will provide practical guidance on business law topics relevant to entrepreneurs, including contract drafting and dispute resolution.

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Complete practice questions on business law topics

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Draft a business plan that outlines your legal strategy

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Creating a business plan will force you to think critically about your legal needs and develop a strategy for addressing them.

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Identify your legal requirements
Research different business structures
Draft a legal agreement template

Contribute to an open-source project related to business law

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Career center

Learners who complete U.S Startup & Small Business Registration And Business Law will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Business Lawyer

In the role of a Business Lawyer, you may be called on to provide counsel to small business owners and entrepreneurs. This course can help you hone those skills with instruction on how to register businesses, protect intellectual property, and research a lawyer's disciplinary ethics background. The course also covers the hiring and firing of employees and contractors, which is vital for any lawyer who wishes to represent business clients.

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Business Consultant

A Business Consultant may provide guidance to small business owners and entrepreneurs on a range of topics, including how to register their businesses, protect their intellectual property, and hire and fire employees. The knowledge provided in this course fits directly into the needs of a Business Consultant, and having this detailed instruction under your belt will make you more valuable to potential employers.

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Startup Founder

Startup Founders often have to think about business strategy in a wide range of areas. Beyond their core product or service, they need to think about legalities, including business registrations, protection of intellectual property, and employment laws. This course can give you foundational knowledge in these areas, and having this information available to you can help you make better decisions for your new business.

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Intellectual Property Lawyer

Intellectual Property Lawyers specialize in the protection of intellectual property, which can include patents, trademarks, and copyrights. This course can help you build a foundation for this type of work by giving you a deeper understanding of these different types of intellectual property, as well as the legal processes around them.

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Legal Assistant

Legal Assistants can support their supervising attorneys in a range of tasks, including business registration, intellectual property protection, and more. This course can provide you with a strong foundation for assisting business clients.

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Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs need to have a strong understanding of business law in order to succeed. This course can give you an overview of topics that are important to entrepreneurs, including business formation, intellectual property, and hiring employees. With this foundation, you will be well-prepared to manage the legal side of your new business.

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Nonprofit Manager

Nonprofit Managers are responsible for the overall operations of nonprofit businesses, including legal compliance. This course can help you learn about the specific legal considerations associated with nonprofits.

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Policy Analyst

Policy Analysts develop and evaluate policies for government or nonprofit organizations. Understanding the legal side of business can be vital, and this course can provide you with foundational knowledge in business law and how it connects to nonprofits.

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Compliance Officer

Compliance Officers work to ensure that their organizations comply with laws and regulations. This course can provide you with a foundation in business law, which is vital for anyone in this role.

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Corporate Secretary

Corporate Secretaries are responsible for managing the legal and administrative aspects of corporations. This course can give you a strong foundation in business law, which can be important for success in this role.

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Government Lawyer

Government Lawyers provide legal advice to government agencies. This course can give you a foundation in business law, which can be helpful for understanding legal issues that arise in government.

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Lobbyist

Lobbyists represent the interests of individuals or organizations to government officials. This course can give you a foundation in business law, which can be helpful for understanding how to navigate the legal landscape of lobbying.

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Paralegal

Paralegals provide legal assistance to lawyers. This course can give you a foundation in business law, which can be helpful for supporting lawyers in this area.

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