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How do I structure my business? Shane McLean LaBarge Weinstein Professional Corporation TeamCamp May 7, 2009
Three Basic Structures ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sole Proprietorship ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Partnership ,[object Object]
Corporation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Corporation Ownership Decision Making
Hybrids ,[object Object],[object Object]
One Model for a Startup Corporation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
One Model for a Startup Corporation At a minimum you will need: Articles of Incorporation, By-laws Etc. Founder Agreement Shareholder Agreement Employment / Contractor Agreements Intellectual Property Agreements
One Model for a Startup Corporation What does that cost? Articles of Incorporation, By-laws Etc. ,[object Object],Founder Agreement ,[object Object],Shareholder Agreement ,[object Object],Employment / Contractor Agreements ,[object Object],Intellectual Property Agreements ,[object Object],More Customization = More Cost
THANKS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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How do I structure my business?

  • 1. How do I structure my business? Shane McLean LaBarge Weinstein Professional Corporation TeamCamp May 7, 2009
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  • 9. One Model for a Startup Corporation At a minimum you will need: Articles of Incorporation, By-laws Etc. Founder Agreement Shareholder Agreement Employment / Contractor Agreements Intellectual Property Agreements
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