Legal Basics Bootcamp

Date: September 22, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer, Unkovic & Scott
RSVP: Register online by September 15

Sponsored by The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University

All the work that goes in to creating and building your company could be wasted if your business and assets are not properly protected. Understanding and implementing basic legal concepts is critical to protect the value of your investment.

Join attorneys, Beth Slagle, Michael Monyok and Josh Hoffman for a discussion of practical and effective steps to shield and strengthen your business.

Topics include:

• Business formation and legal structure
• Intellectual property, including trademark, copyright and patents
• Contracts – from employment and independent contractors, indemnification, and insurance, to services and goods 

Tools to Run Your Business From Anywhere

A couple of helpful tools for running your business can be found in this article, "Use These 24 Tools to Run Your Business From Anywhere in the World".

Venture Capital Pitch Tips

This article provides a few helpful tips if you’re a startup getting ready for your next VC pitch, "5 Ways to Improve Your Venture Capital Pitch".

Technology for Small Businesses

Here is an article highlighting a few technologies for entrepreneurs and small businesses, "Technology Solutions to Simplify Your Life as a Small Business Owner".

3 Rivers Venture Fair Video

We're looking forward to 3 Rivers Venture Fair tomorrow and Wednesday. Here is a video about the event from the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance. It features 3RVF co-chair, David Oberdick, of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott sharing what is new with the event this year. The video also includes two of the participating entrepreneurial companies, kWantera & PHRQL, talking about growing in the Pittsburgh region and benefiting from the resources available.

Seven Deadly Sins Of Joint Ventures

Business operators who commit just one of the “Seven Deadly Sins of Joint Ventures” are sure to join the swelling ranks of entrepreneurs whose joint ventures have failed to reach their goals.

In this recent article for Entrepreneur Magazine, Patricia Farrell walks entrepreneurs through the big mistakes they may be tempted to make during the planning phases of a joint venture and offers suggestions for avoiding them.

3 Rivers Venture Fair Registration

We are a proud sponsor of the upcoming 3 Rivers Venture Fair. It will be hosted on October 7 and 8 at Heinz Field. If you’re a company looking for funding or an investor looking for new opportunities you can use this link to register. Hope to see you there!

Beware of Legal Obligations as Your Business Grows

Elaina Smiley’s article “Beware of Legal Obligations as Your Business Grows” appears in the current issue of the SMC’s Working PArts. You can download the full magazine here. The article is on page 25.

Legal Mistakes Made By Entrepreneurs

Interesting article looking at "The Biggest Legal Mistake Entrepreneurs Make".

Stretch Your Marketing Budget

Here are a few creative ways for entrepreneurs to market their business on a limited budget, "10 Ways to Stretch Your Marketing Budget".

3 Rivers Venture Fair

The firm is a proud sponsor of the upcoming 3 Rivers Venture Fair. Registration and applications open on June 2. Mark your calendar if you’re a company looking for funding or an investor looking for new opportunities. Visit their website for more information.

Watch out for CFIUS

More Western Pennsylvania businesses than ever are looking to foreign investors for capital or as potential buyers. But entrepreneurs should understand that the federal government, in the form of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), may block or modify such deals.

Dennis Unkovic addressed this topic in yesterday's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. You can read the article at "Watch out for CFIUS".

Elevator Pitch For Your Startup

Here is an interesting article for startups, "The 4 Laws To A Perfect Elevator Pitch (And How To Create One)".

7 Persistent Myths About Intellectual Property

Congratulations to David Oberdick! His article on intellectual property was recently featured on the home page of Entrepreneur. Read it here, "7 Persistent Myths About Intellectual Property".

Licensing Intellectual Property

Here are a few helpful tips from Inc. related to intellectual property, "10 Tips For Licensing Intellectual Property".