Turning an Idea or Product Into a Business

Webinar Overview

Attorneys play a critical role in guiding entrepreneurs through the legal, financial, and operational complexities of building a business. From choosing the right legal entity to protecting intellectual property and securing financing, attorneys help founders avoid costly mistakes and set up their businesses for long-term success.

This episode provides attorneys with the knowledge and tools needed to advise startup clients on business formation, intellectual property protection, employment strategies, and financing options. Attorneys will learn how to anticipate legal challenges, mitigate risks, and add value to their clients’ business ventures.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the process of building a business infrastructure around a product or service
• Evaluate the different types of legal entities (LLC, Partnership, S Corp, C Corp, Non-Profit) and their implications for business operations
• Identify strategies for protecting intellectual property and preventing copycat competition through copyrights, trademarks, patents, and non-disclosure agreements
• Learn best practices for hiring and incentivizing employees to foster a productive work environment
• Explore financing options and strategies essential for sustaining and growing a new business
• Recognize the importance of detailed planning and execution in launching a successful business venture

Attorneys will better understand how to guide clients through selecting the appropriate legal entity for their business. They’ll gain practical knowledge of protecting intellectual property and preventing copycat competition. The episode will improve their ability to advise on financing strategies and employee management.

Other Webinars in this Series

• What Every Founder/Entrepreneur Must Know (Premiered on May 13, 2025)
• Raising Capital: Negotiating with Potential Investors (Premiered on March 18, 2025)
• The Very Basics: Forming the Business (Premiered on February 11, 2025)