It took us awhile to get these up, so #1 and #2 are coming back to back (sorry, we are still working out this A/V stuff!). On that note, the audio and video are not perfect, but since the content is extremely generous and very useful, we are sharing it anyway. Oh, and we PROMISE to get better at it. Thanks to Doug and Alex for this and everything else you do for us – we couldn’t do what we do without BLG!
Overview
When forming your startup or small business, there is a seemingly endless array of options when it comes to legal structures, but which one should you to choose? Key factors to consider include corporate formalities, taxes, investors, management, and even things like your company’s social purpose. The right choice may help protect your personal assets and/or even save you thousands of dollars a year in taxes.
Watch and learn about your options, some potential pros and cons for each and a Q&A with Doug Bend and Alex King from Bend Law Firm.
Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. His guidance and expertise has been featured in numerous publications, including The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Fox Business, MSN, Inc., and Forbes. Alex King advises companies, investors, and individuals on a wide range of business transactions with a focus on corporate and partnership law. Alex is also a Business Advisor for Pacific Community Ventures, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting small business growth and job creation in low-income communities.
Check out the replay here:
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