This story appears in the
March 2002 issue of
Entrepreneur.
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It's the law: Navigating
the catacombs of the laws and regulations that govern small
businesses has never been an easy task. BusinessLaw.gov
can help you stay informed and compliant. Brought to us by the SBA
and a hodgepodge of federal offices, BusinessLaw.gov is stocked
with regulatory details, legal help guides, news and laws.
The best place to start is with the last thing you'd expect
to find on a government site: "Plain English Guides."
These succinct and easy-to-navigate guides cover everything from
discrimination in the workplace to transfer of ownership. State and
local information is at your fingertips through a pull-down menu on
the home page. But we've just scratched the surface of the
resources available here. The site's most endearing feature is
its ease-of-use, so don't hesitate to jump into the FAQs, take
advantage of the "Tools" section or post to the public
forum