Legal Lessons for Women Business Owners - Part 1

Published: March 9, 2016, 8 a.m.

The buzz: It\u2019s the law. Women entrepreneurs are one of the fastest-growing U.S. economy segments! But you\u2019re also five times more likely than men to shutter your business. Why? A lack business management and legal savvy, more than a lack of capital. Do you need a law degree? No. Our 2-part special features attorneys\u2019 insights on navigating legal pitfalls all entrepreneurs (men, too) encounter. Today we'll cover the foundation. Take notes! The experts speak. Nina Kaufman, Esq.: \u201cYou must be willing to be someone you haven\u2019t yet been to build something you haven\u2019t yet built\u201d (Clara Chorley). Nance L. Schick, Esq.: \u201cYou can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want\u201d (Zig Ziglar). Ren\xe9e L. Duff, Esq.: \u201cEach of us has been put on earth with the ability to do something well. We cheat ourselves and the world if we don't use that ability as best we can\u201d (George Allen, Sr.). Join us for Legal Lessons for Women Business Owners \u2013 Part 1.