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Top Five Legal Considerations

for Women Entrepreneurs

Empowering Women in Business Through Strategic Legal Choices

Women entrepreneurs and business owners 4 Safeguard Your Assets & Intellectual Property.
are trekking down new paths in the modern Less often do women businessowners realize
economy, setting trends and shattering ceilings that the assets of their business are likely just
across every industry. Here are our top five as important as their personal belongings. It is
legal essentials every woman entrepreneur crucial to prioritize defending your organization’s
should prioritize: intellectual property, such as its trademarks,
patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and other
1 Leverage Business Certifications to Unlock critical assets.
Opportunities. These partnerships are built
on a shared mission to empower and support 5 Establish a Thoughtful Succession Plan.
women entrepreneurs, helping you access Every business owner, regardless of the
valuable networks, contracts, and resources. organization’s size, should contemplate what
happens next, even at the start of building

2 Locate Capital from Women-Focused Funding your business.
Sources. These opportunities can provide
the financial lift your business needs. After
researching and connecting with particular See our full article at bit.ly/TopFiveGuide
funding sources that align with your business
model and entrepreneurial goals, working with
a legal team to prepare investment, governance, Amanda Lindsey
and other related documentation can turn a Dernovshek Mead
start-up venture into a well-structured, capital-
ready enterprise ready to seize opportunities October is National Women’s Small Business
and foster sustainable growth for years to come. Month. For more resources along with episodes
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3 Build a Network of Supportive Professionals. Talking, scan the QR code below.
No entrepreneur is an island, and for women in
business, intentional networking and building
a team of supporting professionals can be
transformative. Find your network of supportive
professionals as you continue to build your
business and navigate the unique challenges
of woman entrepreneurship.

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