These are my upcoming presentations (all times are Phoenix):
Vantage IRA – HOW TO RAISE CAPITAL…LEGALLY
June 2nd | 9-10 am | Virtual [Click Here To Register]
To start or expand a business, you need capital. Raising capital, however, is one of the most difficult challenges that a company can undertake. In the current economy, investors at all levels have become increasingly risk adverse, resulting in even greater competition for their limited investment dollars. And heightened regulatory scrutiny by the SEC means that compliance with securities laws has never been more important.
So, what must an entrepreneur or business owner do to successfully navigate the process?
Topics for this complimentary seminar will include:
- Determining a company’s capital requirements
- Identifying those who can satisfy those requirements
- Defining the terms of the equity offering
- Understanding what it means to have investors
- Complying with federal and state securities laws
- Avoiding common pitfalls
- Strategies for increasing a company’s chance of success
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S&W Emerging Business Seminar – HOW TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR SALE
June 2nd | 9-10 am | Virtual [Click Here To Register]
Part 1 of 2
You always wanted to start your own company. One day, you decided to make it happen. Years (and many personal sacrifices) later, you have transformed your original idea into a successful business. A significant part of your net worth is now tied to the business, and to extract that value, you conclude that the company must eventually be sold.
The obvious questions then follow. What can be done to maximize the company’s value at the time of sale? What can be done to prepare the business for the sale itself? And when should those preparations begin?
Snell & Wilmer invites you to the next program in the Emerging Business Seminar Series™, where partner Brian J. Burt will discuss preparing your company for sale.
Topics for this complimentary seminar will include:
- Preparing to sell your company before you start it
- Growing and protecting your company’s long-term value
- Increasing value by working yourself out of a job
- Understanding the buyer’s perspective on value
- Running the company as though it’s for sale every day
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SCORE – HOW TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS
June 18th | 11 am – 12 pm | Virtual [Click Here To Register]
You always wanted to start your own company. One day, you decided to make it happen. Years (and many personal sacrifices) later, you have transformed your original idea into a successful business. After careful reflection, you have decided it’s now time to sell.
The obvious questions then follow: How does one go about selling a business? What can be done to maximize the sale price and secure the best terms? And who can help the owner navigate the challenging sale process?
SCORE invites you to hear Snell & Wilmer partner, Brian Burt, discuss how to sell your business.
Topics for this complimentary seminar will include:
- Navigating the sale process
- Identifying prospective buyers
- Understanding the buyer’s perspective on value
- Creating competition among buyers to increase deal value
- Surviving due diligence
- Purchase price considerations and structures
- Understanding representations and warranties
- Indemnification considerations
- Non-competition covenants and other post-closing issues
- Creating and working with your deal team
- Strategies to increase your chances of closing the sale
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SCORE – HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF LITIGATION
June 22nd | 4 – 5 pm | Virtual [Click Here To Register]
“Litigation” is one of the most feared words in a business owner’s vocabulary. Regardless of whether you filed the lawsuit or are defending it, litigation can extract a heavy operational, emotional and financial toll on your business. It can become all-consuming and, in many cases, result in the untimely death of your company.
Prevailing in a lawsuit is good, but avoiding the lawsuit altogether is much better. So what can a business owner do to stay out of the courtroom?
SCORE invites you to hear from Snell & Wilmer partner, Brian J. Burt, who will discuss how to reduce the risk of litigation.
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SCORE – HOW TO NEGOTIATE AND PREPARE CONTRACTS
July 16th | 3-4:30pm | Virtual [Registration Link To Come]
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SCORE – HOW TO AVOID THE TOP 10 LEGAL MISTAKES THAT CAN DESTROY YOUR BUSINESS
July 29th | 12-1 pm | LIVE [Registration Link To Come]
When a business owner is attempting to grow his or her company, 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.
Join our interactive program in which 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 for this complimentary program will include:
- Selecting the right type of entity
- Protecting your corporate shield and your personal assets
- Why you must have a shareholders or “buy/sell” agreement
- Raising capital…legally
- Protecting your valuable intellectual property
- Managing key employee issues
- Contract best practices
- Reducing the risk of litigation
- Planning for an eventual liquidity event
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Vantage IRA – HOW TO RAISE CAPITAL…LEGALLY
August 4th | 9-10 am | Virtual [Registration Link To Come]
To start or expand a business, you need capital. Raising capital, however, is one of the most difficult challenges that a company can undertake. In the current economy, investors at all levels have become increasingly risk adverse, resulting in even greater competition for their limited investment dollars. And heightened regulatory scrutiny by the SEC means that compliance with securities laws has never been more important.
So, what must an entrepreneur or business owner do to successfully navigate the process?
Topics for this complimentary seminar will include:
- Determining a company’s capital requirements
- Identifying those who can satisfy those requirements
- Defining the terms of the equity offering
- Understanding what it means to have investors
- Complying with federal and state securities laws
- Avoiding common pitfalls
- Strategies for increasing a company’s chance of success
***
S&W Emerging Business Seminar – HOW TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS
August 6th | 9-10 am | Virtual [Registration Link To Come]
Part 2 of 2
You always wanted to start your own company. One day, you decided to make it happen. Years (and many personal sacrifices) later, you have transformed your original idea into a successful business. After careful reflection, you have decided it’s now time to sell.
The obvious questions then follow: How does one go about selling a business? What can be done to maximize the sale price and secure the best terms? And who can help the owner navigate the challenging sale process?
Snell & Wilmer invites you to the next program in the Emerging Business Seminar Series™, where partner Brian J. Burt will discuss selling your business.
Topics for this complimentary seminar will include:
- Navigating the sale process
- Identifying prospective buyers
- Understanding the buyer’s perspective on value
- Creating competition among buyers to increase deal value
- Surviving due diligence
- Purchase price considerations and structures
- Understanding representations and warranties
- Indemnification considerations
- Non-competition covenants and other post-closing issues
- Creating and working with your deal team
- Strategies to increase your chances of closing the sale
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SCORE – HOW TO HIRE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
August 13th | 3-4:30pm | Virtual [Registration Link To Come]
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Vantage IRA – HOW TO INVEST IN PRIVATE COMPANIES
September 1st | 9-10 am | Virtual [Registration Link To Come]
Small businesses are a big part of the engine which drives the U.S. economy and that engine runs on capital investment. During the early stages of a private company’s lifecycle, that capital typically comes from angel investors who are willing to bear high risk for potentially high rewards.
Topics for this complimentary seminar include:
• Risks and rewards of private company investments
• Locating investment opportunities
• Analyzing prospective deals
• Negotiating favorable investment terms
• Protecting your investment
• The investor’s role post-closing
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SCORE – HOW (AND WHY) TO CREATE A SHAREHOLDERS/OPERATING AGREEMENT
September 17th | 3-4:30pm | Virtual [Registration Link To Come]
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SCORE – HOW (AND WHY) TO PREPARE A CORPORATE SUCCESSION PLAN
September 30th | 12-1 pm | LIVE [Registration Link To Come]