Take Five 2009-2010 Topics

What every business owner needs to know about IT contracting and intellectual property (Dec 15)
What do you need to know about purchasing the technology products and services that help your business operate? Learn how to pin down key business, legal and technological aspects of contracts. Discuss ways to mitigate risks of project runaways, poor service levels and price increases. Learn how to identify intellectual property concepts for copyright, patent and trademark protections.
Presented by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP

Economic Outlook (Jan 26)
National and regional commentary on economic and financial issues of interest to small and medium businesses
Presented by First Place Bank

Social Networking and Related HR Issues for Businesses (Feb 23)
Using Social Networks: How to limit liability and increase business benefits among many other points, how the  FCRA factors into social networking, what online profile information can be used and what is off limits when evaluating  job applicants, action steps to take if an employee releases sensitive company information on his online profile, how  federal and state discrimination laws play a part in social networking.
Presented by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP

Wage and Hour Pitfalls (Mar 30)
During this seminar, we will discuss common wage and hour pitfalls and ways to position  your company to defend  against potential wage and hour litigation, including ways to limit potential damages.
Presented by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Protecting Your Business From Fraud Part I (Apr 20)
Examples of current business fraud as seen by and agent of the FBI, during this seminar, we will discuss local and national trends in bank fraud that can directly affect your business.
Presented by First Place Bank

Protecting Your Business From From Part II (May 25)
During this seminar, we will discuss Bank Products that can help to Protect Your Business from Fraud as discussed in part 1, including dual controls, positive pay, and internet banking security. We will also discuss the latest trends in banking security.
Presented by First Place Bank

Should I Buy or Should I Lease? What Businesses Should Consider When Establishing or Changing Spaces (Jun 29)
Whether to buy or lease building space can be a difficult decision, but there are some important points of analysis when making this decision. Whether you're a new business owner or facilities manager looking to establish new space, or are currently looking to renegotiate your lease or buy space, this session will help you evaluate your options and give you practical tips for these situations.
Presented by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP