How to Start a Business – Business Entity Selection

Business Entity Selection & Registration for the Small Business Owner

Created by: Todd McLeod
Top-Rated Instructor, Tenured College Professor

What Will I Learn?

• Understand business entities
• Select the appropriate business entity for an endeavor
• Know the differences between the various business entities
• Acquire insight into the requirements of different business entities
• Gain knowledge into the risks and protections of different entity types
• Avoid costly taxation issues that can arise from incorrect entity selection
• Understand the importance of keeping separate concerns in business
• Understand the corporate veil and avoid piercing it
• Understand the nuances of a sole-proprietorship
• Understand the nuances of a partnership
• Understand the nuances of an LLC
• Understand the nuances of a Corporation & an S-Corporation
• Understand Ownership & Liability considerations
• Understand Management & Control structures
• Understand Taxes, Documents, and Capital Contributions

Requirements

• The desire to start and build a successful business.
• An enthusiasm for learning and improving your life.

Target audience

• For those new to business, this course will give you a solid foundation in business entities
• For those with business experience, this course can enhance your current business knowledge
• This course is perfect for both those new to business, and those with experience in business