The legislation relating to small business is becoming increasingly complex. Anyone planning to set up their own business, those who already operate as a sole trader, a partnership or a limited company must have some knowledge of their legal standing if they are to survive. This fully updated new edition concentrates on all the areas of the law affecting small businesses, such as taxation, cash and credit, copyrights and trademarks, debt collection, bankruptcy and takeovers and mergers. It is practical, approachable and essential reading for any entrepreneur who wants to avoid the legal pitfalls and make a success of their business.