Business and Economics

Seven Deadly Legal Mistakes Going Into Business With Other People

Shield Your Money, Relationships, & Business Deals — Without Going to Law SchoolBrett Bacon, Esq.

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Starting a business with someone you trust can feel like the right move. A friend brings skills. A family member brings money. A colleague offers a promising deal. But most business breakups do not start with bad motives. They start with bad assumptions. In this volume of the bestselling Seven Deadly Legal Mistakes series, Brett Bacon, Esq., draws on over thirty years of experience as an attorney to explain the most common legal mistakes people make when going into business with others. He covers handshake deals, unclear ownership, 50/50 splits, silent partners, weak liability protection, poor decision-making structures, and missing exit plans. Written in plain English, this practical guide shows how these problems arise in the real world—and how to avoid them before they damage your money, your business, and your relationships.

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GenreBusiness and Economics

Length55 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateFeb 19, 2026

LanguageEnglish

1Title

85. Ignoring Exit Rules Until It’s Too Late

2Preface

96. Treating an LLC Like a Friendship Instead of a Business

3Introduction

107. Going Into Business With the Wrong Person

41. Forming a Partnership Without a Written Agreement

11Conclusion

52. Assuming 50/50 Is Fair—and Safe

12Also By Brett Bacon

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63. Failing to Define Roles, Authority, and Control

13About the Author

74. Bringing in Money Without Protecting Yourself

About the author

Brett Bacon, Esq.

Brett Bacon is an author, attorney, and entrepreneur who writes both fiction and nonfiction. His books range from suspenseful, character-driven novels to practical guides that help business owners avoid costly mistakes. Drawing on decades of real-world experience, he writes in a clear, direct style with an emphasis on strong storytelling and useful insight.View all by Brett Bacon, Esq.