Services
Contracts
Shareholder & Partnership Agreements: Having an Agreement from the onset clarifies how the corporation handles disputes. Without this, shareholders & partners would not have guidance on matters such as governance protocols, new shares being issued, rights of first refusal, share sale provisions, how shares are valued, corporate financing and management, issuing dividends, voting and what will happen in the case of a deadlock.
A common issue we see among founders arises when initial investments cannot be quantified in the same manner. At the start it may seem reasonable that financial investment from one equates to non financial investments (such as skill, time, knowledge, and connections) from others. However this view can change as operations progress and revenue is generated.
Business Plan: Describe your business and your strategy for making it a success. Be crystal clear on your goals, explain why the market needs you and how your team is positioned to deliver.
A strong business plan is dynamic and needs to be revisited as you progress. It can generate funding, prevent problems, help you scale faster, maintain motivation and build stakeholder enthusiasm.
Employment Contracts: Starting and Terminating Relationships
Tailored Employee Policies: Your workforce is a cornerstone of your success, and I recognize the importance of clear and enforceable employee policies. All parties need to know what is expected of them. I work closely with businesses to develop policies that not only comply with legal standards but also represent their personal corporate culture, foster a positive work environment for employee retention reduce the costs of employee turnover.
Ending relationships can be positive if managed properly. However, if left unclarified, issues arise surrounding proprietary interests in clients and work-product, and applicable notice periods.
Employee turnover is costly in terms of time investments to rehire, retrain and loss of client continuity. I will work with you to minimize this.
General Operational Agreements: These agreements serve to protect the interests of all parties involved and ensure legal compliance in various business transactions and interactions. As your business requires, we can prepare these agreements and/or provide comments on agreements you are being asked to sign created by a third-party. In addition to any agreement you need guidance with, customary agreements that I have worked with include:
Service Agreements: Contracts outlining the terms of services to be provided, including scope, deliverables, timelines, and payment terms.
Privacy Policies: Documents outlining how user data is collected, used, and protected by the website or platform, ensuring regulatory compliance..
Consulting Agreements: Contracts defining the terms of engagement covering confidentiality, deliverables, fees, and liability provisions.
Vendor Agreements: Contracts with suppliers or vendors detailing terms of supply, payment terms, delivery schedules, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Partnership & Agency Agreements: Legal documents governing the terms of partnership between businesses or individuals, including profit sharing, decision-making authority, and exit strategies.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Contracts ensuring confidentiality of proprietary information exchanged between parties, safeguarding sensitive business information.
Terms of Use/Service: Documents specifying the rules and guidelines for using the website or platform, including disclaimers, intellectual property rights, and user responsibilities.
Conscience Business Guidance
Incorporating ethical advice and recommendations to your business sourced from an experienced perspective assists in reaching decisions that align with your moral principles and values. It involves advising on matters where ethical considerations play a crucial role, such as corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, fair business practices, and adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
Conscience business guidance aims to ensure that your businesses operate in a socially responsible and ethical manner in its pursuit of profit and considers the broader impact of their decisions on stakeholders, communities, and the environment. It incorporated ethics, corporate governance, and sustainable business practices in navigating complex moral dilemmas to uphold integrity and accountability.
Corporate Culture
Business Plan: Describe your business and your strategy for making it a success. Be crystal clear on your goals, explain why the market needs you and how your team is positioned to deliver.
Mission Statement: A Mission Statement explains why a company exists and how it aims to serve its stakeholders - customers, employees and investors
Vision Statement: A Vision Statement is a Future Oriented declaration of what you aim to become. It bridges your Mission with your Strategy.
Clear Mission and Vision Statement guide your Strategic Decision Making. They provide a framework to ensure that decisions are aligned with the organization's goals and values, and contribute towards achieving your long-term vision.
Facilitated Meetings
Facilitated Meetings: An independent facilitator brings neutrality, expertise in facilitation techniques, and a fresh perspective to guide the meeting process to streamline the decision-making processes, enhance communication among stakeholders, and mitigate conflicts during discussions effectively towards achieving desired outcomes in a collaborative environment.
A non-exhaustive list of meeting topics I work with includes:
Strategic Planning Sessions: Facilitating discussions on long-term goals, vision, and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment and focus.
Conflict Resolution Meetings: Managing discussions between parties in conflict to foster understanding, find common ground, and explore resolution options.
Innovation Workshops: Guiding brainstorming sessions and idea generation processes to foster creativity and develop innovative solutions.
Change Management Discussions: Facilitating dialogue around organizational changes, addressing concerns, and ensuring buy-in from stakeholders.
Team Building Retreats: Leading team-building exercises and activities to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and enhance collaboration.
Performance Review Meetings: Facilitating performance discussions between managers and employees to provide constructive feedback and set goals.
Cross-Functional Project Kickoff Meetings: Ensuring clarity of project objectives, roles, responsibilities, and timelines across different departments or teams.
Customer Feedback Workshops: Gathering and analyzing customer feedback with stakeholders to identify trends, prioritize improvements, and plan actionable strategies.
Diversity and Inclusion Discussions: Facilitating conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to promote awareness, understanding, and commitment within the organization.
Crisis Management Sessions: Leading discussions during crises or emergencies to coordinate responses, assess impacts, and make timely decisions.