Small Business Insurance & Legal Entities and Fair Labor Standards Acts      

When

Tuesday August 22, 2017 
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Registration: 10:00 AM

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Where

United Way Community Resource Center 
50 Waugh Street
Houston, TX 77007

 
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Contact

lraman611@yahoo.com 
713-487-6565 

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is an all-volunteer group with real-world business experience, dedicated to your success.
Our Mission: Help Small Businesses Succeed.
Our Mantra: We educate, counsel, mentor.

Founded in 1964, SCORE is a non-profit association and a Resource Partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

For more information, go to scorehouston.org

1. Small Business Insurance - What do I need and Why do I need it?

Not all businesses are the same, so their insurance needs will differ, and what you need now, may be different than what you need in 2 to 3 years.  We will cover the basics, so that you have a general understanding on how to protect your business from the unexpected.

Presented by: John Lumley - John is a Business Consultant for USI Southwest that specializes in providing business protection and insurance.  John has over 15 years’ experience helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate the complexities of having employees.  From benefits and Human Resources to payroll and regulatory compliance, John has provided guidance and solutions to help business owners grow and succeed. John is a graduate of the University of Houston Bauer School of Business majoring in Finance and Marketing. 

2. Legal Entities for Small Businesses and Fair Labor Standards Act

This presentation is catered to growing businesses, and examines the structure of the business, issues regarding governance of the organization, and wage and hour concerns.  You’ll learn about:

The various business forms in Texas:
  • Sole Proprietorship
  • Corporation
  • LLC
The “Five Ds” of corporate governance: 
  • Divorce
  • Disability
  • Death
  • Divestiture
  • Duty
  • Wage and Hour concerns
  • Employee vs. Contractor
  • Overtime misconceptions
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Presented by: Charles Vethan - Charles is one of less than 20 attorneys practicing in Texas who are double-board certified in Civil Trial Law and Consumer and Commercial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, an independent rating agency of attorneys in North America.  The AV Preeminent rating is awarded to attorneys with very high to preeminent legal ability, expertise, and professionalism in their field of practice. Licensed in Texas and California, Mr. Vethan has been recognized by Texas Lawyer as having top Texas verdicts in 2010 and 2014.