SCORE Free Webinar - Legal Compliance Made Easy

Are you ready to protect your business and grow with confidence? Join this workshop and learn how to follow the law and avoid mistakes that cost money. We’ll show you how to choose the best way to set up your business, pay taxes the right way, and keep your ideas safe. You’ll also learn how to hire the right people, make good contracts, and protect your data. We’ll explain health, safety, and advertising laws—and what to do if you have a problem. Don’t miss this chance to get helpful tips, real examples, and simple checklists that make legal compliance easy. Sign up now and take care of your business’s future!

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This

If you want your business to grow, you need to know the rules! Missing this workshop could mean missing out on easy ways to follow the law and save money—your competitors already know this! You’ll leave with checklists, real examples, and a clear plan to protect your business, your team, and your ideas. This is your chance to ask questions and get advice that works for your business. Sign up now to make sure you’re ahead of the game!

Important Topics We Will Cover

• How to start your business: Learn about different structures like sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations, and how to register and get licenses.

• Tax basics: Know how to handle federal, state, and local taxes, get an EIN, and understand sales, payroll, and income taxes.

• Employment laws: Learn how to hire legally, classify workers correctly, follow wage and hour rules, and post the right notices.

• Contracts: Understand why contracts matter, what makes them valid, and how to avoid problems.

• Protecting ideas: Learn how to keep your name, logo, and inventions safe with trademarks and copyrights.

• Insurance: Know what types of insurance you need to manage risks.

• Data protection: Learn how to keep customer data safe and follow privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA if needed.

• Health and safety: Follow OSHA rules to keep your team safe.

• Advertising rules: Avoid false or tricky advertising practices.

• Handling problems: Know how to handle conflicts and why you need clear contract rules.

• Recordkeeping: Learn what documents to keep, how to report correctly, and how long to keep records.

• Extra rules: Understand special rules for your industry, zoning, signage, and accessibility like ADA compliance.

Meet Your Expert

This important workshop will be led by Dr. David K. Ewen, Chair of the Western Massachusetts Chapter of SCORE. Dr. Ewen has helped many small businesses succeed and will give you clear, helpful advice to keep your business safe and help it grow. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert who cares about your success!