Cheri loves to share her legal expertise with small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs! There is a lot to learn when first launching a business and Cheri wants to make sure that legal issues aren’t the ones that cause you to trip up and put all your hard work at risk!
Cheri presents to entrepreneur facing groups, both virtual and in-person, as well as on podcasts and live-streamed events. Book one of her signature talks for your group!
This information is important NOW! – With employees over fifty being pushed out of corporate America at staggering rates and having to reinvent themselves, and the huge loss of jobs across all age groups due to the Pandemic and the Great Resignation, many people are turning to self-employment options out of necessity or choice. Small business is the backbone of this country and will be even more important as a replacement for lost employment. Now, more than ever, it is critical for small business owners to understand the legal implications of their business decisions.
You work hard to create great copy for your website, blog posts, courses, and marketing materials. Don’t let someone else profit from stealing your hard work! Learn how copyright protections work in the United States and when/how to protect your intellectual property.
In the business world, your business entity is the container that holds your company. Your choice of business entity needs to align with your business goals and objectives and the legal requirements for your business industry. This talk explores the different types of business entities, the pros and cons of each, and why you might choose one entity type over another.
Small business is not immune from data breach issues. Quite to the contrary, small businesses are an enticing target to cyber criminals because they typically don’t have as many security protocols in place and are easier to hack! This talk provides a high level discussion of the best practices to prevent data breach before it ever happens. Using the acronym “PROTECT” we’ll talk about seven ways to protect your small business from a data breach.
Have you avoided hiring an attorney because, as a small business owner, you aren’t clear on why you need one? Are your contracts and policies cobbled together Do-It-Yourself creations? Smooth Sailing: A Practical Guide to Legally Protecting Your Business pinpoints the areas of your business―from corporate structure to contracts to compliance―where proper attention to the legal details will help you avoid costly mistakes and provide you the confidence of knowing that both YOU and your livelihood are legally protected!
“I wanted to provide an educational resource that empowers business owners to understand the legal aspects of their businesses and make informed decisions that lead to better outcomes,” Andrews said. “I wanted to enable entrepreneurs to avoid mistakes that put themselves and their businesses at risk. Knowledge is power.”
