In today's complex business environment, legal compliance is no longer an afterthought but a critical factor for the success and sustainability of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This informative webinar offers a deep dive into the essential legal safeguards every MSME must understand to operate efficiently and avoid costly legal pitfalls.

From the initial steps of company registration and licensing to the intricacies of employment law, intellectual property protection, data privacy, taxation, health and safety regulations, and environmental compliance, this webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape that MSMEs must navigate.

By attending, you will gain valuable insights into the importance of legal compliance for MSMEs, the specific requirements you need to meet, and effective strategies to mitigate legal risks. Our expert speakers will also discuss where to seek expert guidance and support for legal matters, ensuring that your business operates smoothly and efficiently within the bounds of the law.

Discussion Highlights

• Corporate Housekeeping

1. Sole proprietorship vs. Corporation/OPC/Partnerships
2. Key Elements
3. Importance of maintaining proper corporate records.
4. Legal implications of non-compliance.
5. Practice Story & Case study: Real-life example where lack of proper corporate housekeeping led to legal issues

• Intellectual Property Rights

1. Protecting Your Brand
2. Overview of trademark registration and protection
3. Steps to secure IP assets and prevent infringement
4. Practice Story & Case Study: How an MSME protected its brand from a competitor through trademark enforcement.

• Labor Relations and Employee Management

1. Understanding Labor Laws
2. Overview of key labor laws relevant to MSMEs (e.g., contracts, fair wages, employee rights)
3. Importance of proper documentation and compliance in employee management
4. Workplace Policies and Compliance
5. Crafting effective workplace policies that align with legal requirements
6. Strategies to manage employee relations, prevent disputes, and avoid legal pitfalls
7. Practice Story & Case Study: A scenario where proper labor standard practices prevented a costly employee dispute.

• Non-Life Insurance for Business Assets

1. Importance of Non-Life Insurance
2. Explanation of non-life insurance and its relevance to MSMEs (e.g., property, liability, vehicle insurance)
3. How non-life insurance protects business assets from unforeseen events (e.g. fire, typhoon, earthquake, etc.)
4. Choosing the Right Coverage
5. Tips for selecting the appropriate non-life insurance coverage tailored to MSMEs' needs
6. Practice Story & Case study: How non-life insurance saved an MSME from significant financial loss after an unexpected event.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Human resources professionals
• Managers and supervisors
• Small business owners
• School & University Faculty and Staff
• C-Level Executives
• Anyone interested in learning more about the legal frameworks in MSMEs