Build It Right: A Legal Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs

Event description

Learn the legal essentials of running a business, including LLCs, contracts, liability, compliance, and brand protection.

Starting a business involves more than a great idea. Understanding the legal side of entrepreneurship can help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your business, and build a stronger foundation for growth.

Join us for Build It Right: A Legal Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs, an interactive three-hour workshop facilitated by Richard V. Waring, JD, MBA. It is designed to help aspiring and established business owners navigate the legal essentials of running a business. Participants will gain practical knowledge on business structures, contracts, liability, licensing and permits, intellectual property, and other important legal considerations that impact day-to-day operations.

This session is designed to be engaging, informative, and easy to understand, even if you have no legal background. Through real-world examples, group discussions, and practical exercises, you will learn how to identify potential risks, make informed decisions, and take steps to better protect your business.

Topics include:

• Choosing the right business structure

• Contracts and agreements every business owner should understand

• Business licenses, permits, and compliance requirements

• Managing liability and reducing legal risk

• Protecting your business name, brand, and creative assets

• Common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them

Whether you are planning to launch a business, operating a side hustle, or growing an existing venture, this boot camp will provide valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help you move forward with confidence.

Registration is required. Space is limited.

Cost: Free. Light fare will be provided.
Space is limited. Registration is required. The location will be shared with confirmed registrants prior to the event.

Hosted by the Benedict College Women’s Business Center, the Benedict College Business Development Center, and supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).