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Know Before You Sign the Dotted Line: Reading & Negotiating Business Contracts

April 13, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

New and growing businesses must enter into a variety of contracts, with landlords, suppliers, and clients, to name a few. Learn how to read common “boilerplate” contractual language and negotiate contractual terms to your advantage.

Class covers:

  • Contract law basics
  • Essential terms of a commercial lease: what is negotiable and what is non-negotiable
  • Essential terms of a contract for goods or services
  • “Typical” contracts negotiated by business people
  • Caveat emptor: how to avoid problematic contracts

Participants are encouraged to join by video as class may involve sharing of visual information and writings, participation via the chat function, and the opportunity to interact with others. Virtual networking reception to follow class.

This event is FREE, but pre-registration is required. You can register by clicking HERE.