Spring 2007 Workshop Schedule

Legal considerations in starting a small business

3/27/07, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

An essential workshop for new and start up small businesses.  Discussion of factors to take into account, including licenses and permits; developing relationships with professionals (lawyer; accountant; insurance broker); choosing the best legal form for the small business, with an analysis of formation costs, liability issues, tax considerations and flexibility in governance.

Co-sponsored by the Upper Manhattan Business Solutions Center and Seedco

Location:         Upper Manhattan Business Solutions Center, 215 West 125^th Street, 6^th Floor

Employment issues for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. 

April 17, 2007 (tentative date) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The laws governing employment are complex and the failure to properly apply them can result in a lawsuit or fine sand penalties.  This workshop provides an overview of the fundamental issues including: the hiring process; the importance of employee handbooks; the proper classification of employees and independent contractors; and the basics of wage and hour issues.

Co-sponsored by TBA                     

Location:         TBA

Intellectual Property for small business and nonprofit organizations.

 May 15, 2007 (tentative date)  6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Identification of intellectual property (IP) issues faced by small businesses, nonprofit organizations, artists and artisans.  Discussion of IP concepts, including trademarks, copyrights and patents.  IP issues and the internet including the protection of copyright and trademark and privacy issues.

Co-sponsored by TBA

Location:       TBA

Essentials of Not-for-Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption

June 12, 2007 (tentative date)  6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 Find out if your organization is ready to incorporate and apply for federal tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  This workshop will cover the types of other- than-for -profit corporations, drafting and filing the certificate of incorporation, completing the application for 501(c)(3) status, and other registration and filing requirements.  Fiscal sponsorship as an alternative to obtaining 501(c)(3) status will also be discussed.

Co-sponsored by TBA

Location:         TBA