Events

These are my upcoming presentations:

WBC – HOW TO STRUCTURE CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS

March 28th | 5:30-6:30 pm | HYBRID – LIVE at WBC and VIRTUAL  [Click Here To Register]

In these uncertain economic times, companies are looking for ways to cut expenses and save money. One popular way is to outsource work to independent contractors instead of hiring additional employees.

Structured properly, these consulting relationships can add tremendous value to your business. Structured improperly, these relationships can bring about disastrous results. 

In this webinar you will learn…

  • Structuring and drafting the consulting agreement
  • The business deal 
  • Representations and warranties 
  • Authority to act for your company 
  • Ownership of intellectual property 
  • Confidentiality 
  • Non-competition and non-solicitation covenants 
  • Indemnification

 

SCORE – HOW TO START A NEW BUSINESS IN ARIZONA

March 30th | 6-7:30 pm | VIRTUAL  [Click Here To Register]

There are few things as exciting as starting your own business, but is Arizona the place to do it?

*Fast Company* has previously ranked Arizona #1 in the nation for entrepreneurial activity. Our state ranks fifth for projected job growth according to *Kiplinger*. In a study recently conducted by a labor-analytics firm *Emsi*, Maricopa County was recently ranked the top county in the country for attracting and retaining workers. And *Chief Executive* included Arizona on its Top 10 States for Business list.

Brian J. Burt will discuss issues related to starting a new business and share lessons learned from his own and his clients’ past entrepreneurial experiences.

Topics for this complimentary seminar will include:

  • Creating a business plan (i.e., how do you make money?)
  • Protecting your personal assets by forming a company
  • Selecting the right form of entity and creating a company
  • Start-up funding
  • What it means to have partners and how to bring them in
  • Basic agreements every new business should have
  • Developing and protecting your brand
  • Building your advisory team

Vantage IRA – HOW TO INVEST IN PRIVATE COMPANIES

April 4th  |  8-9:30 am |  LIVE at Vantage  [Click Here To Register]

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.

The COVID era has brought new challenges, but also unique opportunities, for angel investors.

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

 

S&W Emerging Business Seminar – HOW TO PREPARE TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS

May 5th  |  7:30-9:30 am  |  LIVE at Skysong   [Click Here To Register]

Part One of a two part miniseries

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 everyday

WBC – HOW TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS

April 25th | 5:30-6:30 pm | HYBRID – LIVE at WBC and VIRTUAL  [Click Here To Register]

Contracts are a daily part of every business owner’s life. When economic times were good, many owners ignored contractual formalities and some even abandoned written agreements altogether. During the days of abundant (and seemingly unending) profits, “handshake deals” often became the norm.

In the current market, however, proliferating disputes and costly litigation have laid bare the perils of doing business without a well-drafted contract. So, how can companies best protect their interests through the contract negotiation and preparation process?

Topics for this complimentary seminar will include:

·         Challenges of doing business in today’s market

·         Best practices in contract negotiation

·         Capturing agreed upon business terms in the contract

·         Ensuring today’s deal remains tomorrow’s deal

·         Key areas of exposure and ways to limit liability

·         Ways to resolve disputes and help avoid them

·         Why “miscellaneous” provisions matter

 

SCORE – HOW TO AVOID THE TOP 10 LEGAL MISTAKES THAT CAN DESTROY YOUR BUSINESS

May 4th | 3-4:30 pm | VIRTUAL  [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.

Topics for this complimentary program will include:

    • 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

    • Reducing the risk of litigation

WBC – HOW TO STRUCTURE SUPPLY/MANUFACTURING AGREEMENTS

May 23rd | 12-1 pm | HYBRID – VIRTUAL  [Click Here To Register]

In today’s market, product-based companies are increasingly looking to outsource the production of their products. Rather than building costly manufacturing plants and dealing with the related operational challenges, businesses are turning to both domestic and foreign specialty product manufacturers.

While that approach preserves capital and outsources the daily headaches associated with the production process, it is not without risk. A business is literally placing its future in the hands of its chosen manufacturing partner. To ensure a good outcome, a well-structured and drafted manufacturing agreement is critical.

Topics for this complimentary webinar will include:

  • Basic manufacturing terms
  • Pricing and protection against price increases
  • Ways to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with specifications and delivered on time
  • Term and termination
  • Volume and capacity issues
  • Warranties, quality control and recalls
  • Intellectual property ownership

AZ Commerce Authority – HOW TO AVOID THE TOP 10 LEGAL MISTAKES THAT CAN DESTROY YOUR BUSINESS

June 27th |  9-10 am |  VIRTUAL  [Registration Link to Come]

 

WBC – HOW TO RAISE CAPITAL…LEGALLY

June 27th | 5:30-6:30 pm | HYBRID – LIVE at WBC and 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-averse, 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

SCORE – HOW TO NEGOTIATE AND PREPARE CONTRACTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

June 29th | 3-4:30 pm | VIRTUAL  [Registration Link To Come]

 

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