Legal Primer for Small-Business Owners (Funding Sources)

When is it time to seek legal advice and how can a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) be a resource?

As a small-business owner, there are critical points when you should seek legal advice to protect your rights and minimize the potential for liability. Additionally, the amount and type of funding available to your business can be critical to its success.

Bryan Thompson is an accomplished corporate transactional lawyer who will discuss:

• Selecting the right form of entity for your business
• Compliance issues a small business may need to address
• Types of agreements your business should have in place
• Best practices for a potential purchase or sale transaction

Vandell Hampton, Jr., who is President and CEO of True Access Capital, will discuss:

• The types of funding available to small businesses
• How can a CDFI be a resource in addition to offering loans
• What lenders look for in evaluating a loan application
• The best ways to position your business to receive loan approval

Who should attend: Any and all small-business owners from any market sector (especially DBE, MBE, WBE, and all other minority-owned business enterprises).

Questions? Email Lindsay Bostic or call 317-231-7382.