When

Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
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Where

Peoples Trust Company 
59 Franklin Park W
St Albans, VT 05478
 

 
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Contact

Jay Cummings 
Peoples Trust Company 
802-752-1848 
jcummings@ptcvt.com 
 

Common Legal Issues for Small Businesses 

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business attorneys

Jesse Bugbee from Kissane Associates


Agenda:

I.  Choice of legal entity. 

       1. sole proprietorship 

       2. partnerships

       3.  LLCs 

       4.  corporations

       5.  Importance of the right Insurance (liability and cross-purchase)

II.    Business Real Estate

       1.  Ownership vs. Leasing

       2.  Separate ownership from operating entity

III.    Common Employment Issues

       1.  Employment Manuals: Pros & Cons

       2.  Recommended Employment Policies

       3.  Hiring and Firing

IV.    Buying and Selling a Business

1.  Stock Sale vs. Asset Sale

       2.  Letters of Intent

       3.  Non-disclosure Agreements