Starting a
business can be one of life’s most exciting moments, but the excitement wears off
quickly with the management of so may day-to-day details. Establishing the type of
business structure that works best for you and your future success can be an important
first step, and an attorney can play a key role to prevent later headaches.I began my
own business in 1988, so I’ve experienced many of the ups and downs encountered by
most start-ups. Read through this booklet for guidance, but also consider it a tool to
anticipate potential problems and head them off.
You may have heard this from many others, but I cannot emphasize enough the value to
your new enterprise that a good relationship with a banker, accountant and attorney can
have. Keep them informed about your business, its growth and development, and they can
steer you through the inevitable challenges ahead.
If you have feedback on this book for future editions, I would enjoy hearing your
comments. Best of luck to you as you begin your adventure.
Paul Nicolai
President, Nicolai Law Group
Springfield, Massachusetts
February, 1998
