Managing your business within the Canadian legal system! Keep your business safe by knowing the rules of the law The small business owner's guide to Canadian law Business law can be a complicated topic, especially for companies that don't have an entire legal team on staff. To help you avoid making legal mistakes that could end up costing you time and money, Business Law For Dummies walks you through the key parts of the law that affect your business. We've got everything from figuring out how to trademark your business, to calculating government deductions for your staff, plus everything in between. Apply for trademarks Create a shareholder's agreement Draw up a lease Write up a staff contract Calculate severance pay.