NextChapter events

How to be Self-Employed

Saturday, March 22, 12 pm, Small Meeting Room, Main Library

Get advice on how to get started, and what you need to do to be self employed and work out of your home in today's world! Registration requested. Presented by Ed Perry.  Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630. 

 

Basic Introduction to Accounting for Your Small Business

Monday, March 24, 9 am, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
In this 3-hour workshop, accounting consultant Jean Cunningham will teach you the basic language of accounting to enhance your understanding and credibility when working with accountants, bankers and financiers. Discover the three basic accounting reports, what they are used for, and what they mean. Time is allotted to allow lots of questions. Registration is requested. Register online, or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.

 

Legal, Financial and Insurance Aspects of Protecting Your Business

Tuesday, March 25, 12 noon, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
A panel of experts will discuss legal risks to small business, including those related to form of business, compliance, registrations and filings, communications, contracts, website issues, managing relationships, classifying employees and independent contractors, and capturing and protecting intellectual property.  Additionally, you will learn about the type of insurance your business will need, including liability umbrella, data breech, key man and other forms of insurance; and how to budget for insurance, prepare for taxes, and value your business. Registration is requested. Register online, or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630. 

 

Legal Issues for Startups

Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 pm, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
Get an overview of the legal considerations you need to consider when starting and growing a business, including when to form an entity, entity selection, founders agreements, managing and protecting intellectual property, and basic contract issues.  Register online, or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.