Dreaming of selling your homemade cookies, having your own line of sauces, or importing specialty products? Before you dive in, it’s important to understand the rules that protect both you and your customers.

This webinar will break down the essentials in plain language. We’ll cover the role of the FDA and state regulators, and share practical tips to help you avoid common pitfalls that slow down new food entrepreneurs.

Join Start Small Think Big and Columbia Law School for a free webinar designed to empower small businesses in creating websites that are not only legally compliant but truly accessible to all. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is more than a set of regulations—it’s a commitment to ensuring equal access and effective communication for people with disabilities.

In this practical webinar hosted by attorneys from Alston & Bird, you’ll learn how intellectual property (IP) applies directly to your products, services, content, and brand. We'll break down the differences between trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, so you can confidently identify what protections make sense for your business right now. Plus, you'll learn how to avoid costly legal mistakes when using photos, music, content, or ideas that belong to others.

Have a great idea but not sure how to protect it? Join Start Small Think Big and a former U.S. patent examiner and attorney for a free webinar designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of patent protection.

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Contracts are the backbone of any successful business. Join Start Small Think Big and attorneys from Lowenstein Sandler LLP for an engaging workshop designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge to negotiate smarter, draft better, and safeguard your business through contracts.

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Join Start Small and Davis Polk & Wardwell for a webinar designed to demystify the world of commercial leasing for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how to navigate lease terms with confidence, understand the rights of commercial tenants, avoid common pitfalls, and negotiate smarter with landlords. Whether you're seeking your first storefront or renegotiating your current space, this session will give you the tools you need to make informed decisions and protect your business.

Join Start Small Think Big and Morgan Lewis for a free, must-attend webinar created especially for beauty and wellness entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to avoid risky marketing claims, stay honest and clear on social media, and navigate new legal requirements. Protect your brand from government enforcement and user complaints—before small missteps turn into big problems. Stay compliant, stay confident, and keep your business glowing.

Safeguard your small business’s valuable intellectual property assets and avoid costly legal mistakes! Join Start Small Think Big and expert attorneys from Cooley LLP for a free, essential webinar on copyright basics for entrepreneurs.

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Are you a New York-based small business owner looking to hire additional help? Join Start Small Think Big and Troutman Pepper Locke for this essential webinar that breaks down what you need to know to safeguard your business as your team grows.

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