On Wednesday, December 17, HCC attorney Melissa M. Horne addressed a public forum in Warren on the topic: “Contracts and Leases for Small Businesses.”
Her particular presentation had garnered significant community support and interest as part of a broader lecture series titled, “Rhode Island Small Business Seminars and Trainings,” sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Town of Bristol, East Bay Chamber of Commerce, Center for Women & Enterprise, SCORE, BankNewport and People’s Credit Union.
In her talk, she focused on the ins and outs of contracts and leases and how they affect small businesses. “Small businesses deal with contracts on a daily basis, so they should know how to draft and evaluate contracts that will be enforceable and consistent with one’s business goals. From terms and conditions of leases, to how one will be paid for services rendered, it is imperative that small businesses understand what the contract means before one signs on the dotted line,” said Ms. Horne.
Melissa M. Horne is of counsel with Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP. She concentrates her business law practice on transactional, regulatory and insolvency matters.
