Vermont Business Magazine The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), in partnership with the Vermont Small Business Law Center, will host two upcoming educational workshops designed to help small business owners understand legal issues that commonly arise in day-to-day operations.
The virtual sessions will take place on Thursday, April 23 and Thursday, May 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They are open to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Vermont and the region. These two workshops will provide practical education to help businesses understand common legal considerations, reduce risk, and explore options when challenges arise. Participants will learn directly from attorneys experienced in working with small businesses.
Workshop 1. Business Contracts 101: Understanding Common Agreements
Thursday, April 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This session will cover foundational contract concepts and terms, key risk considerations, and practical guidance for small businesses looking at common contracts such as customer/job terms and conditions, MOUs, leases, or sales agreements. Following a one-hour presentation, participants may sign up for a 15-minute breakout session for more specific questions in small groups or one-on-one. Participants are welcome to bring their own contracts that they are contemplating, with the understanding that education and information will be offered, and not legal advice relating to specific documents.
Requesting a 15-minute breakout session:
Participants interested in the 15-minute breakout consultation during the second hour of the session must email Danielle Delaini at BDCC in advance. To request a slot, email [email protected] with:
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The subject line: “Contracts Workshop Breakout Request – April 23rd”
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A draft of the contract or agreement you would like discussed
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Your name and business name
Breakout sessions are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Workshop 2. Understanding How to Collect Unpaid Debts as a Small Business
Thursday, May 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This session will focus on how small businesses can exercise prevention strategies to avoid conflicts when collecting on receivables, as well as available options to collect, such as demand letters, mediation, negotiation, and small claims.
Registration
Participants may register for either or both sessions using the link below:
Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/BDCC1/BDCCVSBLCLegalWorkshopRegistration
Registration secures access to the workshop presentations. Participants who would like to request a 15-minute breakout session for the April 23 contracts workshop must also email BDCC in advance to reserve a consultation slot as described above.
Both workshops are offered free of charge as part of BDCC’s ongoing business technical assistance programming and partnership with regional resource providers.
For questions about the workshops, contact [email protected]
About Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is the regional economic development organization serving southeastern Vermont. BDCC works with businesses, municipalities, and partners to strengthen the regional economy through business technical assistance, access to capital, workforce initiatives, and entrepreneurship programs. BDCC is committed to supporting business creation, growth, and transition across Windham County and the surrounding region.
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