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Business Law Basics - FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

  • Business Investment Growth - BiGAUSTIN 8000 Centre Park Drive, Ste. 200 Austin, TX, 78754 United States (map)

Steps for Starting Your Business

Entrepreneurs understand the effort necessary to create a business, but they may not be familiar with the many steps required to launch a business venture.

At this workshop, you will learn the basic information all small business owners should consider.

This workshop covers:

Legal forms of business Name registration & taxes.

Business licenses, permits, and regulations.

The law related to contracts and purchase orders.

After this class, you will have a resource packet and tips to get you started Pros and cons for each business entity, a better understanding of what steps to take for small business success, a better understanding of contract law, and how to use contracts to further your business goals.


Instructor(s):

Victoria McGuire, Associate, DLA Piper Global Law Firm

Victoria McGuire

Associate, DLA Piper Global Law Firm

DLA Piper works with many of the world's leading technology companies, offering advice throughout a broad range of areas - from corporate transactions to IP protection, patent law and litigation, and including regulatory, compliance, employment and contracting issues.

We advise technology companies throughout the business life cycle. We help startups get organized and funded and assist both growing and established technology companies in employment matters, commercial and technology transactions and IP patent protection strategies.

Continued growth means a steady need for legal support in such areas as M&A, IPOs and dispute resolution. As companies expand their business internationally, we help with international tax planning, regulatory compliance, establishment of new entities and compliance with local laws for employment, benefit plans and company policies. For the largest companies, we partner with in-house legal departments, providing additional experience and capacity to address all these areas.


Tuition:  FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - Registration Required

Date:  Friday, November 4, 2022

Time:  11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location:  THIS IS A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP. Once you register for the event you will receive an email with details to access the webinar.


FAQs

Contact: If you have any questions, please contact info@bigaustin.org or call our offices at (512) 928-8010

How do I join the virtual workshop?

Once you register for the event you will receive an email with details to access the webinar.

The invitation email or message will include a link to the meeting

What platform are you using?

The virtual workshop is hosted through Microsoft Teams platform. If you're not familiar with TEAMS, we encourage you to watch this QuickStart video

Do I need an account to join a meeting?

Joining a Microsoft Teams is always free and you don't need an account to attend sessions.

If you don’t have a Teams account, select Join as a guest and enter your name to join the meeting as a guest. Depending on how the meeting was set up, you may need to sign in to an account that was authorized for the meeting; for details, see Join a meeting without a Teams account.

If you have a Teams account, select Sign in and join to join with access to the meeting chat and more. Depending on the organizer’s settings, you may join the meeting right away or go to the lobby where someone else can admit you.

How do I join a webinar from my mobile device?

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DELL and DLA Piper Law Firm GIVING BACK!

Today’s top business minds and world leaders do more than grow businesses and generate profits. There is a tremendous focus amongst hedge fund managers, private equity firms, technology companies and other financial services companies to give back to charity. Philanthropy and social responsible are cornerstones for the best companies, firms and funds.

Dell and DLA Piper employees volunteer their time at BiGAUSTIN to educate Entrepreneurs on the legal aspects of starting or growing your own business.

Paying it forward! Thank you Dell & DLA Piper employees!