The LA SBDC Regional Network offers no-cost virtual business workshops for small businesses.
We serve Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
WEBINAR Legal Corner: GETTING PAID — Legalities and Strategies to Get Your Money
October 20 @ 4:00 pm - October 22 @ 5:30 pm
free
You do all the work and deliver as promised, but still, is it a guarantee you’re going to get paid? Short answer: NO. It’s not enough.
Learn how to increase your chances of getting paid for the work you do. We’ll cover the blind sides that gets your money tied up for months, and it’s legal for it to happen. Also, how to prepare for tough times the best you can.Tips for your contracts that can put you ahead in line to get paid.
We will talk about:
- Electronic payment systems
- Credit cards & Debit cards
- Interest and Late fees
- Scopes of Work and Progress Payments
- Using UCC forms & Collateral
- Scams, Check Issues, etc.
- Vetting your customers
- The importance of your cash flow and theirs
Instructor: Ben Martin (SBDC Advisor) and Attorney who loves helping new and small businesses, survive and thrive. With over 20 years of experience working for SBDCs, Non-profit Entrepreneurship Programs, and Pro Bono service to people wanting to build their futures. Ben has a reputation for advice that gives business owners confidence and independence. Using plain language, a sense of humor and giving low or no cost DIY solutions for your business.
Awarded by a California State agency for his advocating for women business owners.