Here's an overview of laws and regulations that affect small businesses. I've been affected by some of them in two small businesses I ran at times (a consulting business and a flute and fife making business), other people here have run small businesses:temporal1 wrote:i believe trump is speaking to mandates that overload BUSINESS with red tape, and, with taxes and fees that increase costs, one on top of another.
https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/l ... iness-laws
I think most of us care about things like truth in advertising, treating employees fairly, preventing financial fraud, protecting the environment, etc. I think most of us know that these things can get out of hand, and that the sheer number of regulations can really complicate running a small business - especially a small business that has employees.
Which regulations would people most like to see us get rid of? Any current or former small business owners want to weigh in on that?
- Advertising & Marketing Law
Learn the basic rules when it comes to advertising, labeling and marketing your products or services. - Employment & Labor Law
Hiring your first employee or building your business team requires you to comply with a special area of law. This guide will help ensure your small business follows employment and labor laws. - Finance Law
Learn about the financial laws that protect businesses, investors and customers and how you can comply. - Intellectual Property Law
Learn how intellectual property law can protect your business interests and find out how to register a trademark or service mark, file a patent or copyright your work. - Online Business Law
Whether selling on eBay, or operating an e-commerce site, there are several laws that you must comply with such as how and when to collect sales tax. Learn more about laws for online businesses. - Privacy Law
Learn how intellectual property law can protect your business interests and find out how to register a trademark or service mark, file a patent or copyright your work. - Environmental Regulations
Laws to protect the environment could impact your small business. Refer to this guide to find out how to comply with environmental laws. - Regulation of Financial Contracts
If you are conducting business transactions outside of your state, you need to comply with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Learn more about UCC requirements. - Workplace Safety & Health Law
Learn more about a variety of tools, guides and training materials that can help you comply with occupational safety and health laws. - Foreign Workers & Employee Eligibility
Be sure to understand all laws and regulations about employee eligibility as you prepare to hire employees.