SCALE Webinar - What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know Before Signing
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (MST)
Description
Contracts are the backbone of every business. They can also be the biggest source of risk. A missed clause, a bad template, or a handshake deal gone wrong can cost you thousands, or even your entire business.
In this engaging and practical session, attorney Alejandro Perez of Pierson Ferdinand breaks down the world of contracts. From red flags that should stop you in your tracks to negotiation tips that level the playing field, you'll walk away with the tools and confidence to protect your business before you sign the dotted line.
What you'll learn:
- The critical contract clauses that can make or break your business
- Employment and independent contractor pitfalls that catch small businesses off guard
- Cybersecurity and data privacy provisions you can't afford to ignore
- Red flags, horror stories, and hard lessons — so you can learn from someone else's mistakes
- A practical, take-home checklist for every contract that crosses your desk
Whether you're signing your first lease or your fiftieth vendor agreement, this session will change the way you look at every contract, and might just save you from a very expensive lesson!
Alejandro Pérez is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP in Phoenix, Arizona, where he serves as fractional general counsel, compliance officer, employment and labor counsel, and cybersecurity and data privacy advisor to businesses of all sizes. Alejandro also litigates an array of issues, including business and commercial disputes, labor and employment claims, intellectual property, professional liability, and media claims.
Save your spot here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/680ea354-e060-4629-83be-ea371cbdc822@16c21ec5-6d07-4808-9c3d-4cfc5a7b03b1