For what it is worth,
this article is by a marketing specialist, not a lawyer. Excerpt.
You’re setting up a business, and there are lots of expenses. Do you really need to pay for the services of a lawyer, too? How hard could starting a business be?
The answer is: Pretty hard. A lawyer ensures that you’re protected, both legally and financially. It’s a bad idea to begin by breaking business laws. . .
Half of new businesses fail within five years of establishment. There are multiple reasons companies collapse, and some are out of their owners’ control. But a lawyer’s expertise can help you avoid many pitfalls. Here’s a sampling of some of the complexities lawyers handle, along with a few tasks that you can manage on your own. . .
