Ser & Associates is happy to launch our Entrepreneur Workshop Series for 2018 and 2019. Each month, we’ll provide workshops on various legal issues entrepreneurs face. See the calendar below and contact us to learn more about reserving your spot.

Date: August 27, 2018 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: Legal Issues All Start-Ups (and young companies) Need to Know Description: From company formation, IP protection, contract basics, website terms of use/privacy to asset protection, participants will be provided an overview of the most important legal issues facing Start-Ups and young companies.

Date: September 17, 2018 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: The ABC’s of Corporate Structuring Description: Participants will learn the basics of selecting a corporate structure, the importance of the operating or shareholder’s agreement, allocating stock, shielding liability and asset protection.

Date: October 22, 2018 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: Contracts Do’s & Don’ts Description: A lack of training and basic knowledge in negotiating and signing contracts and result in delays, unacceptable risk and costly litigation. This workshop is designed to provide a basic summary of contract law and its implications, along with best practices and the essential Dos & Don’ts.

Date: January 14, 2019 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: Commercial Leasing Description: Comprehensive introduction to commercial real estate leasing focusing on use clause, exclusives, default, operating expenses and more. . Date: February 11, 2019 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: Employment 101 – Protect Yourself and Your Company Description: A primer on EEO compliance and your company’s employee handbook; Federal, State and local law – which applies to your company?

Date: March 11, 2019 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: How to Grow Your Business through Franchising & Licensing Description: The basics of franchising and licensing. Is your business a candidate for either? Do you want to become a franchisee? What does that entail?

Date: April 8, 2019 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: Government Contracting – Minority Certification Description: Learn how to grow your business through government contracting and minority certification.

Date: May 13, 2019 Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: You Can’t Take It with You – Protect Your Assets Through Proper Succession & Estate Planning Description: Legal issues surrounding asset preservation in estate and transfer planning. Create a succession and estate plan that meets the needs of your business and your family, while protecting your hard-earned assets.

Date: TBD Time: 11:30 – 1:30pm (11:15am registration) Title: How to Grow Your Business Description: Your business is set up, your employees are trained and your doors are open. Now what? How to develop business and cultivate clients.

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