Problem
Sometimes small business owners must be their own lawyer, especially when the stakes are relatively small and seeking legal assistance would be too expensive.
Consider this scenario: You own a bakery that contracts with a local hardware store to provide $5000 in cakes and cookies for its grand opening. The day before the opening--after all your work is done--the new owner announces that he is not opening the business after all and refuses to pay you.
What steps could you take to recover your loss? Be specific. I want to have a two-page paper. You will want to consider the linked site as your primary resource.