Penina Shepherd is Guest Speaker at Ride the Wave

09 June 2016

Ride the Wave is a programme of affordable, practical support for businesses at every stage of their journey. It’s funded and led by Brighton and Hove City Council, and designed and delivered by Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce.

On the 9th June Penina gave an informative and thought provoking talk on the 5 Most Important Legal Tips to Protect Every Business. This engaging session gave the audience a good insight on all the basic legal issues every business person must know. The delegates went away with a good understanding and legal tips on how to safeguard their business, including:

  • Ideas on how to use the law to their business advantage;
  • Brand protection tips (including Trade Mark);
  • Legal essentials to secure their business;
  • Guidance on contracts with clients, suppliers and other parties;
  • Employment issues to consider; and
  • How to mitigate a dispute in a cost effective manner.

One delegate approached Penina and said “It is the first time I attended such a fascinating and fun legal presentation”

If you would like to know more get in touch 08458 678 978 [email protected]

Why not arrange a FREE Legal MOT

In our Free Legal MOT session you will meet one of our Commercial Solicitors for approximately 1.5 hours (at no cost), to discuss with you all the legal aspects of your business, including: using the law to your business advantage; Brand Protection & TM; legal essentials to secure your business; guidance on contracts with clients, suppliers and other parties; Employment Law issues; cost effective dispute mitigation; and other specific legal queries you may have.

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