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Commercial Leases: Learn the Do’s & Don’ts Before You Sign

Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets & Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School presents..

An In Person Workshop on Commercial Leases,

Wednesday, November 8th,  6 PM – 7:30 PM EST

Do you currently have a commercial lease up for renewal or are you just starting out preparing to lease a new retail or office space? This workshop is for you. Learn the basic Do’s and Don’ts before you sign a new lease with a landlord for a commercial business. Understanding terms and your rights are important. Protect your business from future mistakes or liabilities with a proper contract that is balanced and fair.

The presentation will provide general guidance on commercial leases. We are not able to provide direct legal advice in response to your questions during the presentation but will use the information and questions you share to tailor the presentation. Note that the information you share on this form is visible to both the Transactional Law Clinics at Harvard Law School and Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets.”

Opportunities for additional services are available free of charge for those that qualify subject to the availability of the Transactional Law Clinics.

Introduction To Contracts For Small Business Owners

Introduction To Contracts For Small Business Owners Workshop FlygerAre you a small business owner looking to gain a better understanding of contracts? Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to refine your knowledge, our “Intro to Contracts for Small Business Owners” presentation is for you.

Register for this webinar, to be presented on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 6 PM by following this link

Understanding how contracts work is crucial for safeguarding your interests and promoting growth. Whether you’re entering into agreements with clients, suppliers, or employees, having a strong grasp of contract essentials can help you avoid costly mistakes and legal troubles. This event is designed to demystify contract basics, making contracts accessible and comprehensible for small business owners like you.

The presentation will cover key topics, including contract formation and modification, common contract terms, breach of contract, and best practices for making contracts. Join us for an informative and engaging presentation that will empower you to make informed decisions for your business.

Presented by Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC) and the Transactional Law Clinics (TLC) of Harvard Law School.

Diversity Business Certifications at the Local, State and Federal Level

Webinar of November 15, 2022 presented by TLC and the Boston Local Development Corporation (BLDC).

In today’s highly competitive market, it’s important for small businesses to set themselves apart in the marketplace, add established credibility, and have better access to contracting opportunities.

We will introduce business owners to the process of applying and obtaining business certification at the local, state, and/or federal level, such as Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and others. The presentation will include details on the types of certifications, benefits, requirements, process, and answers to questions that frequently arise.

Link to Presentation Slides

Small Business Lease Negotiation Workshop

A Webinar hosted by East Somerville Main Streets with Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School

Watch the presentation, recorded on April 8th, discussing the process and important things to consider when negotiating a lease for a small businesses. The full presentation is available on the East Somerville Main Streets website.

Lease Workshop FlyerThis workshop includes the following helpful information:

  • Q and A about commercial Leases for small businesses
  • Explanation of common provisions in commercial leases
  • Advice on how to interpret and apply these provisions
  • Recommend provisions that commercial tenants can try to include when negotiating a new commercial lease

HBS New Venture Competition

Register for the HBS New Venture Competition!

The HBS New Venture Competition provides a unique opportunity for students to put entrepreneurship principles into practice with an integrative learning experience. Students may participate in either the Business Track (for ventures whose economic returns drive substantial market impact) or in the Social Enterprise Track (for ventures that drive social change using nonprofit, for-profit or hybrid models).

 

Key deadlines:

  • Thurs, Jan 31, noon: Early Registration Deadline
  • Wed, Feb 27, noon: Final Registration Deadline & (for SE Track) Executive Summaries Due; (for Business Track) pitch decks due

See more info on deadlines.

Support your entrepreneurship journey!

 

Testing Your Social Venture: Iterating Based on Market Feedback

Monday, Feb 25, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Harvard i-lab

How do you test and iterate your idea? Social entrepreneurs will discuss how to understand social needs and the demands of the impact economy, as well as how to skillfully and resiliently adapt their models as their understanding of these needs changes. Sponsored by the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative to support the HBS New Venture Competition, and open to all students with an interest in creating social ventures. Register to attend.

HLS200 – HLS in the Community: 

Session – Transactional Law: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Communities

This session is a retrospective on the community work performed by HLS’ Transactional Law Clinics at the intersection of education and transactional law practice. The Transactional Law Clinics comprise the Business and Non-Profit Clinic, Community Enterprise Project, Real Estate Clinic, Entertainment Law Clinic, and the student practice organizations of the Recording Artists Project and Harvard Law Entrepreneurship Project. From its local roots at the Legal Services Center in Jamaica Plain to its current broadened community and multidimensional experiential learning environment, staff, students, clients, and alumni will share their reflections, experiences, thoughts, and insights about community lawyering and the substantive role of clinical legal education across transactional law. Please join us for the story of our experience, through open discussion that will include audience Q&A.