Business Law

As an entrepreneur, you want to start a business. You know that the first step is to consider drafting a business plan proposal to organize all of your ideas. For this assignment, you will be submitting a business plan proposal for your imaginary business. For research purposes, you can choose any state for the location of your business. Your business plan should include the following:

• Introduction of the proposed business
• Description and explanation of the type of business entity that is best for your businessPartnership, corporation, etc. (for purposes of this assignment, you should NOT choose a sole proprietorship for your business entity.)Provide explanation for your choice of business entity (advantages/disadvantages of the selected type of business entity)
• Description of the specific steps needed to be followed to successfully and legally start the businessSteps will vary, depending on the type of business you chooseGood sources of research for this area include the following:TextbooksState statutes (for example, Chapters 47 and 48 of the South Dakota Codified Laws include information on the business formation process)The Small Business Administration Web site will be helpful; it includes information on how to start a small business
• A draft of the appropriate written agreement for the particular type of entity chosenArticles of incorporation, articles of organization, partnership agreement, etc.
• A draft of a valid contract with a vendor, supplier, customer, etc. that illustrates all elements of a contract and takes into consideration some of the topics discussed in the contract chapters