From Startup to Scale-Up: Strategies for Financial and Legal Success

Webinars by LeAF Consultants 

LeAF provides technical assistance under the State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Grant Program (SSBCI TA Grant Program), including legal, accounting, and financial advisory services to small businesses in New Hampshire.

We are excited to bring the expertise and knowledge of our LeAF consultants to you, via webinars. Whether you are a business owner just getting started, you have a strong business and want some fresh ideas, or you're somewhere in the middle, we have a webinar for you!


 

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Amy Cann
Cann Law 

headshot of Carolanne Caron, CPA

Carolanne Caron, CPA
Do What You Love Accounting, Inc.

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Eric Costa 
Sea Eagle Advisors

Brad Kayton headshot

Brad Kayton
The CFO Centre

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Austin Mikolaities
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

Webinars


Protecting Trade Secret Law and Confidential Information

Wednesday, June 4, 1:00-2:00pm; Speaker: Amy Cann, Cann Law Firm

Join Attorney Amy Cann for an essential business workshop on trade secrets and confidential information. This workshop

 will help small business owners and managers understand what qualifies as a trade secret, why protecting confidential information is critical, and practical steps to safeguard your company’s most valuable assets. Attendees will learn about legal tools like non-disclosure agreements, best practices for employee training, and strategies for managing sensitive data in both digital and physical formats.

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Contract Do's and Don'ts

Thursday, June 5, 1:00-2:00pm; Speaker: Amy Cann, Cann Law Firm

Join Attorney Amy Cann for a practical workshop covering the essentials of business contracts. Learn key do’s and don’ts, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for protecting your business in every agreement. Perfect for small business owners looking to strengthen their contract skills and avoid costly mistakes.

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What Do I Need to Know and Do to Start a Business

Monday, June 9, 1:00-2:00pm: Speaker: Austin Mikolaities, Shaheen & Gordon

What does it take to start a business right? Austin will take us from an idea to a legal formation entity and what legal steps you need to know to launch your business right. We will discuss selecting the right form of entity, filing for your EIN, and what basic documents should be in place for service businesses vs. product businesses, along with insurance considerations, and what types of professionals to contact.

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Business Foundation Success

Tuesday, June 10, 1:00-2:00pm; Speaker: Carolanne Caron, CPA, Do What You Love Accounting, Inc.

Find out how to set up your business financial foundation for success. From personal bills to business expenses, when you set up your foundation correctly both your business and personal life can thrive.

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A Simple Financial Model to Aid Small Business Decision-Making

Wednesday, June 11, 1:00-2:00pm; Speaker, Eric Costa, Sea Eagle Advisors

Starting with the basics, like how to read your income statement, Eric Costa will offer a tutorial on making a simple financial model for your business that will aid you in decision-making.

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Gaining Control of Your Business

Thursday, June 12, 1:00-2:00pm; Carolanne Caron, CPA, Do What You Love Accounting, Inc.

Are you playing offense or defense with your business? Learn strategies you can implement immediately to finally gain offensive control of your business.

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How to Think Like a CFO for Your Small Business

Tuesday, June 17, 12:00-1:00pm; Speaker: Brad Kayton, CFO Center

Brad will introduce the "12 Boxes" system used at the CFO Center, the world’s largest and oldest fractional CFO Practice. Organize your thinking and activities around business support, operational, and strategic areas.  It leads to more money and more time for business owners.

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Exit Planning is Good Business Strategy

Wednesday, June 18, 12:00-1:00pm; Brad Kayton, CFO Center

Learn how the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) melds good business strategy with exit planning to allow you as the business owner to always be ready to exit as you grow your business.

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