as a business owner or manager at a small business, you will undoubtedly have to fill out various forms and contracts in order to comply with regulations and limit legal risks. it can all be quite confusing, which is why findlaw provides an extensive collection of sample contracts and forms commonly used by small businesses. certain kinds of contracts are common in specific contexts, for example: certain subjects are almost always covered by state laws and certain types of contracts are very commonly used by small businesses. some of the helpful forms in the context of small business available here and organized by state include: in addition to the other resources found here findlaw maintains examples and templates for contracts to be used by small businesses organized by subject.