Navigating Business Contracts - Small Business Week 2024

Description

Small Business Week: Navigating Business Contracts - Understanding Key Terms and Avoiding Common Pitfalls - come meet our members IN-PERSON! 

Contracts are at the core of every business relationship, yet many business owners struggle with their complexities. This presentation provides a practical guide to understanding and managing contracts. Cynthia Lam and Stefano Beninteso of GBC Law will review the essential components that make a contract legally binding, the key clauses every contract should include, and common mistakes to avoid. We will also discuss how to negotiate terms that protect your business interests and what to watch for in the fine print.

Small Business Week is a national celebration of Canadian entrepreneurs and their contribution to Canada's economy. BBOT Member, The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has been organizing Small Business Week since 1979. The Burnaby Board of Trade is proud to support all their members with small businesses - check out our other in-person informational sessions this week, presented by BBOT members, for BBOT members.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 10:00 -11:00am
Venue: BBOT Offices - 201-4555 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4T8
Cost: Free for BBOT members and representatives 
Register: Sign up online with your email, call 604 412 0100, or email us 

About the speakers:


Cynthia Lam is the owner of GBC Law. She is also a BBOT director and a member of the new task force created to explore the potential merger between BBOT and NWCC. As a business and real estate lawyer, she brings over a decade of experience to her practice. After moving to BC from Ontario in 2015, Cynthia has built a reputation for her client-centred approach and focus on changing the public’s perception of lawyers. Her favourite part of her work is having the opportunity to connect with new people and learning about their lives and businesses.


Born and raised in Burnaby, Stefano Beninteso pursued his undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University before earning his law degree from Queen's University in 2017. With a passion for helping businesses and individuals navigate their legal challenges, Stefano focuses on corporate and commercial law, commercial leasing, and conveyancing. With a long-standing goal of returning to British Columbia to practice law, Stefano is proud to have established his career in the community where he grew up.

This event is part of the Centre for Business & Workforce Development.

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