For those of you doing any of the above mentioned activities, this set should be perfect (for banks and IRS). For those looking to deal in large sums of money or complicated affairs - you are already talking to a lawyer anyway ... for those of us looking for a nice set of everyday legal forms and for those staring a business - this is a great and indispensable software set to get to up and running (looking very professional I might add).
For those who need basic legal advice; for those who need simple-to-understand explanations of laws the affect the creation of or the continuation of a business; for those who're unable to have a lawyer draft a contract, then Quicken (& Nolo's) Legal Business Pro is a must-have.
Legal Business Pro: Contracts and Forms 2011 is a cooperative effort by two companies: Quicken and Nolo.
Quicken is a software designer that primarily specializes in accounting and bookkeeping software. And, they've produced this series of legal and business disc with Nolo, a 40-year old company out of California that offers free and/or low-cost legal services to the underrepresented.
LBP 2011 is an update from last year's production, which I reviewed as priceless for the quality of information and the price. The only thing I wasn't thrilled with was the pocket "law book" which I found to take away from the importance of the set. I understood it was an attempt to make the package more palatable for college-age readers.
This year, the set up is identical. You have a no-frills grey interface with a header, drop-downs and side bar.
There's also a link that you can access from the header or sidebar that takes you directly to Nolo's website where you can access more current and detailed information. (* One important note, as of 11.28.10, if you install the software a message appears that says "software is no longer supported"--what does this mean? That LBP2012 is about to be produced? Some or all of the blank contractual forms are invalid? No longer upgradable for Windows XP? - nothing is explained and yet the software, contracts and internet connection to the site all work fine.)
The "law book" for LBP 2011 is much improved and looks more like a fun-fact book as opposed to a crude college-humor tome.
What will I find inside of interest?
Explanations and Contractual forms for:
* Buying and Selling A Business
* Buying and Selling Real Estate
* Contracts For Goods & Services
* Corporate Minutes & Consents
* Forms for Forming A Business
* Hiring Workers
* LLC Minutes & Consents
* Leasing A Space
* IRS Tax Forms
* Managing Finances
* Financial Forecasts & Worksheets
* Sample Letters and Policies.
All in all, there's well over thousands of dollars worth of free legal advice here. Considering a hour of consultation for a business layer is $200/ hr. here in Miami, this package alone will save you from seeing a lawyer until absolutely necessary.
5 tremendous stars.
This is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for small business owners. It has all the material, forms, and suggestions a small firm could possibly need. Quicken is well known for its excellent software, and Nolo law is an institution that has provided valuable legal instructions and advice for years. The scope of this review cannot possibly cover all the advantages in Legal Business Pro, but to name some: how to form a business--any of you who have ever tried to start your own company from scratch will greatly appreciate this guide on how to do this, including the corporate minutes and consents needed and the countless forms needed for a new business.
The software covers how to buy or sell a business and how to buy and sell real estate as well. Dozens of contracts for goods and services are provided, a large section of how to lease, a variety of items on how to manage finances. Last, but certainly not least, the IRS tax forms on hand to cover small business needs without searching the net for them and then downloading. There are several dozen sample letters for credit application, email policy, demand letters and such.
This valuable software also includes the full searchable text of five of Nolo's best selling books on business situations. Most small businesses cannot afford an in house attorney or have the budget to hire outside legal help. Legal Business Pro is the answer and it is regularly reviewed and updated by Nolo's expert attorneys and covers everything we can imagine a small business might need. This is truly a bargain in software and will save small business owners many hours of concern and expense. We recommend Legal Business Pro to every small business. Use it and profit.
Product Description
"Start and run your small business, easily and efficiently, with this complete software package.Quicken Legal Business Pro 2011 provides over 140 customizable legal contracts and forms, plus the complete text of five Nolo business books.
New for 2011: Business Loans from Family & Friends (eBook). Start a business—without the bank!
Bonus! Register your software and download a free copy of 101 Law Forms for Personal Use.
You don't need an attorney to start and run a small business; most of the legal work involved simply requires reliable information and the right documents. Quicken Legal Business Pro 2011 provides the forms you need when you need them, plus the legal information and step-by-step instructions you need to complete them. Just follow the guided onscreen interviews and easily create customized documents that let you:
Plus, prepare cash flow, sales revenue and profit and loss forecasts, and use dozens of sample letters and policies, including collection and loan request letters.
Find help along the way. If you get stuck while completing a document, the onscreen guide provides legal and practical information to help you answer the questions on your interview screen, while “how- to” checklists provide an overview of key small business tasks.
You also get current editions of five Nolo business books—all in one program! Links take you directly to specific chapters for suggested reading, but you can read or search any book at any time! Your e-library includes the following books:
Free legal updates will keep your program current through 2011. "
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