When business owners are attempting to grow their companies, legal issues are often put on the back burner. The natural focus is on hiring talented employees, securing customers and generating revenue.
Unfortunately, failing to do some basic legal planning can result in costly mistakes, impaired growth and even the untimely collapse of the company.
Brian J. Burt, partner and chair of the Emerging Business Group at Snell & Wilmer, will discuss how to avoid critical legal mistakes that can destroy your business.
Topics in this workshop will include:
• Selecting the right form of corporate entity
• Protecting your corporate shield and your personal assets
• Why you must have a shareholders’ or “buy/sell” agreement
• How to raise capital . . . legally
• Protecting your valuable intellectual property
• Managing key employee issues
• Using commercial contract best practices
• Reducing the risk of litigation
• Planning for an eventual liquidity event
For more information on this event, click here.