Rainmakers University has announced that Matthew A. Griffith, Esq. has joined as an Educator-Facilitator and will teach a series of Legal & Business classes this Summer and Fall.  For details or to register for any of the three classes visit the Rainmakers University website.

“What Your Lawyer Never Told You” – A Series of Practical Business Classes

Legal Landmines.  Grow Your Business Without Stepping In It.

August 28, 2009, at 9:30 a.m.

Bar Louie’s- Carmel, Indiana

100% of new business owners make critical mistakes in starting a new venture. The lucky ones survive their mistakes. The rest fail quickly, eventually go bust, get sued or struggle for months or years without ever realizing the full potential of the business concept or talent in the company.

In this class, we will outline the key steps to forming a new business. We’ll outline legal liability threats and practical solutions. We’ll also discuss how to minimize income taxes. And, we will outline the advantages, dangers and opportunities of having partners.

Even if you’ve already started and are operating your business, you’ll benefit from the lessons offered in this class.

Making the Money Engine- How to Build Systems That Build Business & Avoid Lawsuits.

Co-Instructor, Nicole Bickett, Owner of Organize To Optimize

September 28, 2009, at 3:30 a.m.

Market Square Conference Center- 7^th Floor, 151 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis

Ever been involved in a business lawsuit? If not, you’re one of the lucky few.

There are three keys to protecting your business from liability risks:

1. Use a corporation or LLC;

2. Formulate and implement a proper insurance plan; AND

3. Develop and implement good business practices.

The only smart way to operate your business is by systematizing those operations. It’s the key to increasing profits, reducing inefficiencies and reducing liability risks. If you don’t understand this concept, you’re running the risk of business failure. We’ll help in this class.

Critical Contracts That Drive Critical Relationships With Customers and Clients

October 28, 2009, at 12:30 pm

Fishers Office Suites- Fishers, Indiana

What’s the best way to increase gross revenue and avoid losses and waste?

Have lots of happy customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Like all relationships, business relationships are based on good communication and setting expectations. Contracts, forms and customer service are critical to setting these expectations and managing business relationships. In this class, we will discuss how to use contracts and customer relations programs to avoid lawsuits, make happy customers return and turn angry customers less angry. . . and may be even happy with your product, service or company. Contracts are key!