Starting a new business is exciting, yet stressful and challenging. This program explores the potential risks and provides guidance on tasks the founder(s) must perform for a successful launch such as: business plans, ownership and management agreements, tax planning, funding, intellectual property rights, employment matters and more. Since many new ventures begin while still working for another employer, youll also get advice on how to counsel your clients about a proper transition.
As a result of this program, you will understand:
- Duties of founders to current or former employers
- Fundamental questions regarding founders relations
- Preliminary business plans
- Advisors
- Ownership and management agreements
- Operational formalities
- Tax planning
- Financing
- Compliance issues and programs
- Reporting and recordkeeping systems
Program materials include:
- New Business Information Collection Worksheet--Master Form with Commentary
- Client Letter Regarding Preparation of Business Plan
- Client Letter Regarding Formation and Organization Procedures
- Client Letter Regarding Preparation of Owner's Agreements
This program is included in the following series: If you intend to take a course for CLE credit, please make sure your state is listed in the "Accreditation" section to the upper right of the program description. Accreditation displayed is unique to the purchased program format (live conference, live webcast, on demand, podcast). Credit totals listed for live conferences are the maximum credits available. Credits issued will be based upon actual time in attendance. Credit totals for other formats are for complete programs. Partial credit is not available for any online or downloadable format.
West LegalEdcenter will not provide accreditation for states not listed.
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