11/19/2025 6-8PM Virtual Class
Description:
Think of this class as a wellness check-up for your business. In this free 2-hour interactive virtual session, we’ll run through a practical “diagnostic” checklist to make sure your small business is healthy, compliant, and ready to grow. Each topic we cover could be its own class, but here Michael will explain the essentials, discuss your options, and then quickly move on to the next item. The goal is for you to leave knowing what you’ve already handled, what needs more attention, and what you haven’t started yet—so you can prioritize your next steps with confidence.
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to Michael Jonas, Owner and Attorney of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy, who works with business owners every day. Whether you’re launching your first venture or checking the vital signs of an existing one, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to protect your business, your assets, and your future.
Topics We’ll Cover:
- Business Entity Formation – LLC, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship: pros, cons, and legal requirements
- Entity Registration & Renewals – State filings, annual reports, business licenses
- Federal & State Tax IDs – How and when to get an EIN, state tax registration
- Partnership & Operating Agreements – Why you need them (even with friends/family)
- Business Insurance – Types of coverage (general liability, professional liability, property, workers’ comp)
- Intellectual Property – Trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets
- Contracts & Agreements – Client contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs
- Employment & HR Compliance – Employee classification, payroll taxes, required postings
- Permits & Licenses – Industry-specific and local requirements
Note: You will receive the class zoom link 24 hours before class starts.
ABOUT MESO
MESO offers a wide range of services, including business classes, consulting, tailored growth planning, access to capital, credit building, and a connection to local resources.
Our work has been focused on poverty alleviation through entrepreneurship in minority communities and distressed areas. We practice our values and mirror our clients in race and culture, which has led to trust building, empowerment and results such as default rate of less than 2% and not a single business closing during the pandemic. Revenues have increased over 1600% for some and clients have bought buildings, saved for their children’s education and planned for their retirement.
Our philosophy of customizing support to the needs of the business, becomes a unique partnership with each business owner, walking with them as they navigate their way to success. We help produce personalized solutions and implementable strategies to help ensure a successful process, while recognizing the complex and multi-level problems experienced by entrepreneurs, and offer support services in an integrated manner.
By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.
Preserving Class Integrity: We are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our classes. Our instructors put a significant amount of time and effort into creating and delivering engaging and informative content. Duplicating or disorienting this content not only undermines their hard work but also hinders the learning experience for everyone involved.
