Starting a small business can seem overwhelming. There are many moving parts to consider throughout the process and it can be impossible to know where to start. The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library has a plethora of resources that can help you with the legal side of starting and running a small business. We have put together a resource guide below for your convenience. If you have any questions about these resources, please feel free to give us a call. We have also linked resources below that can be accessed through the Houston Public Library’s and the Harris County Public Library’s online databases. You can come in and get a Harris County Public Library card from the Harris County Law Library for free during our hours of operation if you would like to explore these free resources.
Governor’s Small Business Handbook – Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism
Available in person
Legal Forms for Starting and Running a Small Business – Fred S. Steingold, NOLO
Available on EBSCO and in person
Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business – Fred S. Steingold and David M. Steingold, NOLO
Available on EBSCO
The Small Business Start-Up Kit – Peri H. Pakroo, NOLO
Available in person
Small Business Toolkit – Texas Young Lawyers Association
Available in person and online
Technology Tips for Lawyers and Other Business Professionals – Jeffrey Allen and Ashley Hallene, ABA
Available in person
Houston Public Library’s ‘business’ related databases are listed here. Some of particular interest include:
Small Business Reference Center
Legal Information Reference Center
Harris County Public Library’s ‘business, finance, and legal’ related databases are listed here. Some of particular interest include:
Gale Business Entrepreneurship
Gale Legal Forms
Small Business Reference Center
Legal GPS