A seminar to help budding entrepreneurs plan their business strategy is to be held next week.

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation will host the event, based on the theme of ensuring the future of businesses is secure.

A spokeswoman for the BEDC said: “It is no secret that starting your own business comes with its fair share of decisions to make, alternatives to select, and plans to determine. Many issues are involved in this planning and decision-making process. But ultimately you want to position your business for success from the get-go with knowledge and resources to form the best business foundation.

“Questions often arise during this formation process such as ‘what legal form, or structure, should my business take?’, ‘how do I protect my business’s products, brand, ideas, and identity?’ and ‘what is the process for protecting me and my clients’ personal and confidential data?’

Presentations will be given by guest experts in the fields of law, intellectual property, data, and privacy including Melanie Fullerton, associate, Cox Hallett Wilkinson Limited, Stephen Lowe, Registrar of Companies, Nina Webb, owner of Impact, Aubrey Pennyman, Registrar-General and Nancy Volesky, a consultant on government’s Privacy & Data Protection Project.

Erica Smith, executive director at BEDC said: “In recent times we have seen changes to policy and legislation that can impact our local entrepreneurs.

“It is BEDC’s mandate to support local businesses by ensuring that they are made aware of these changes and by providing a means for them to obtain the support they may need to implement them in order to continue to operate and manage their businesses successfully.

“We are excited about being able to facilitate this seminar which truly speaks to the foundational basics of any business.”

The seminar will be held at the Anglican Cathedral Hall in Church Street, Hamilton on Tuesday, July 25 from 8.30am to 11.30am.

To register, phone 292-5570, e-mail info@bedc.bm or log on to www.bedc.bm. Registration is $50 for the general public and $40 for BEDC registered members. The fee will include a light breakfast and materials