Tom Howe- Top 15 Legals Risks of Business December 2, 2010

The law impacts all areas of your business. You will learn about the most common legal problems businesses encounter and how to avoid them. Legal topics include:


1. Choosing your Legal Entity e.g. (Corporation or LLC)

2. Business licenses and Permits

3. Trademarks and Copyrights

4. Employees vs. Independent Contractors
5. Avoiding Discrimination Lawsuits

6. Contracts with Customers, Vendors, and Others

7. Raising money for your business

8. Risk of Computer and Electronic Data
9. The Financially Troubled Business (Bankruptcy/Debt Reduction)

10. Resolving Legal Disputes

MCNW seminars cover many business-related topics, and are open to anyone who is interested. Subjects range from specific trainings on payroll and marketing to broader topics like writing for the Internet and good presentation skills. They are taught by volunteer professionals who are experts in their fields.

Tom Howe has been a practicing attorney for over 25 years and owns two technology companies. He has written four books (law and software programming) and speaks at legal conferences throughout North America and technology conferences around the world. His practical and entertaining presentation style makes him a highly sought after speaker.

Mercy Corps Northwest works to assist motivated low-income individuals improve their lives through starting or expanding a small business. We provide funding, matched savings and other services that help clients increase their economic self-sufficiency through self-employment. To learn more, visit http://www.mercycorpsnw.org

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