Implementing Strong Corporate Governance & Legal Structures

How to set up your businessSteps to consider when registering your business in Nigeria and in other jurisdictionsWhat to consider when choosing the right legal structure for your businessUnderstanding the various forms of legal structures for your businessUnderstanding the considerations for setting up your business as a partnershipUnderstanding the key considerations for setting up your business as a companyUnderstanding the concept of shares, shareholder rights and types of sharesUnderstanding Share CapitalHow to register for a tax payer identification number and value added taxHow to open a business bank account and what to considerHow to register with other specific agencies in NigeriaUnderstanding the various parties within a company and how they manage and control the companyUnderstanding key corporate governance principlesUnderstanding and applying key corporate governance pillarsUnderstanding what good corporate governance is and why it is importantUnderstanding the importance of business lawUnderstanding key laws to track and ensure compliance with for your businessUnderstand the various aspects of a contract and how to breach and discharge a contractUnderstanding a business’ governing documentsHow to develop an effective business plan, and addressing key governance, business legal structure and contracting aspects of the business planShow moreShow lessUnderstanding what it takes to choose the right legal structure and set up your business can be very difficult given the many legal considerations and we are all not lawyers. You don’t however need to be a lawyer to understand the basics. All entrepreneurs must!! Don’t underestimate this.Many small businesses or start ups think “strong corporate governance” is for big businesses. However, it is not true. It is good for even small businesses because it establish a framework of processes, processes and attitudes that add value to the business, help build its reputation and ensure its long-term continuity and success.Good Corporate governance allows people to trust your business and to know that if they invest in you the business will be well managed and it will last.Good corporate governance allows your customers know that you mean what you say and what you produce or serve has gone through a series of policies and procedures to ensure it is of the best standards.Good corporate governance shows your potential staff that your business is not just a “one man business” where all the decisions are made by the CEO/owner; with lack of transparency in operations.Lastly, it is important to understand the laws that affect your business – this is the understanding of business laws. Reviewing these business laws that could affect your business is critical early you in your business so you start well and you don’t fall foul. Understanding how to put in place the right contractual structures for your business success is also very important. Join this course today to learn about all the secrets to success in Implementing Strong Corporate Governance Practices Legal Structures for your Business.Atudume Chioma, one of our instructors said “In the course of my presentation, I observed that the participants were mostly auditory learners. Hence, in addition to the power point presentation, I implored the use of real-life examples to drive home my point”.This certified course is one of 7 courses in SKILL-UP FOR YOUR BUSINESS, our online program for entrepreneurs to conceptualize, start or grow businesses through(i) immersive individual peer-to-peer learning using our curated exclusive content based on 6 years’ experience working with 2000+ people across Nigeria and through 150 partners, delivered by experienced instructors, tracked through a learning log(ii) business challenges with prizes to support your businesses and(iii) access to our unique exclusive ENTERPRISE COLLABORATION LOUNGE for funding through the pitch platform, legal, accounting, web development etc. experts and service providers, mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, opportunities, market place, business tools services, continuous training and so much more.At end of the courses, you should have a comprehensive understanding of product/service development and provision, business operations, sales and marketing, ownership, management and control, business structures, financial forecasting and financing plan and have a strong business plant to act as a roadmap for continued business scale and success.All participants follow a three-step process to join our 500+ strong entrepreneurship ecosystem:· Sign Up and Complete Registration Form· Complete the course, end of course evaluation form  and log your learning in your enterprise learning log · Join the Enterprise Collab Lounge Who this course is for:Existing Entrepreneurs: those who are already on their entrepreneurial journeyStart-Up Founders: those seeking to start their entrepreneurial journey