Want help with starting your business?

This week (Friday the 25th of March) we will have a practical look at the steps you need to consider when setting up a business from an operational and legal point of view. Our two experts: Cathy Scanlon and Claire Shaughnessy will guide you through the myriad of things you need to know when taking your first steps...

Setting Up/Operating a Small Business?

Cathy Scanlon with a background in business, human resource management and materials management is going to provide an information session on "Some Practical Guidelines for Success"that small business start-up’s/existing businesses can apply today.

Based on her experience working in a multinational, managing a family business and working with a number of small businesses, Cathy will talk you through simple steps to consider.

STARTING UP, STARTING RIGHT

A practical look at some of the legal matters for consideration when starting up your own business

Claire Shaughnessy, Solicitor will talk about:"Starting Up, Starting Right; a practical look at some of the legal matters for consideration when starting up your own business".

Starting off on the right foot in business is crucial to the success of your venture and seeking professional advice from the outset will prove invaluable down the road. With so many matters for consideration in the organisation of your business, what suits your individual circumstances should you form a Partnership or a Company? We will be taking a look at the popular types of legal entities moving on to the matter of employees and independent contractors and your obligations as an employer. We will also briefly turn to the protection of your own ideas and investment in intellectual property, the importance of consumer law and finally debt collection.
NOTE: This presentation is not a comprehensive statement of the Law or Practise and is not in any way to be construed as legal advice. If advice on the law is required on any matter all persons should seek professional legal advice. The author does not accept any liability for error or omissions.