Entrepreneurs, the lifeblood of the economy!

14th November 2018

Location The Business Village @BarnsleyBIC Innovation Way Wilthorpe Barnsley S75 1JL   Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the economy and we recognise the importance of ensuring that businesses get off to the best start with the right support.

This masterclass brought to you by Charlotte Peel from Irwin Mitchell LLP in conjunction with Brook Corporate Developments will give advice and support to help you achieve your strategic objectives and provide you with some top tips for the legal issues you may come across in your business. In this 2 hour masterclass, we will cover: Strategic overview why strategic plans should bear in mind the legal aspects The building blocks of your business considering in particular opportunities for investment and exit strategy should a shareholder want to leave or if they are not pulling their weight Avoiding potential problems in your business such as the importance of putting agreements in writing and knowing whose terms and conditions you can rely on Top tips on how to avoid Employment Tribunal claims and the most common pitfalls to be aware of (including touching on recruitment, employment contracts, discrimination and dismissals). Debt, Bankruptcy and Winding up Petitions and how they don't have to result in Insolvency Key considerations for Tenants in respect of leases Protecting your business' Intellectual Property Round up strategic plans - implementation areas of interest for follow up We'll have a selection of refreshments including bacon and sausage sandwiches to help ease you into the working day and there'll be the opportunity to network with Business Village tenants and visitors from the wider Barnsley business community. Doors open at 08.30 for informal networking and refreshments and presentation to start at 09.00 On registering for this event, we will be collecting personal information as part of our registration process. Irwin Mitchell LLP takes your privacy very seriously. Please read our privacy and security policy at <https://www.irwinmitchell.com/terms-conditions/privacy-security> to see how we protect and manage your personal data. Please register for this event via Eventbrite

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