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SCORE San Diego858-283-1101
workshop0140@scorevolunteer.org
What Every Small Business Owner Should Know
There are many ramifications of the legal organization of a business - legal, tax, and liability issues that must be evaluated. This workshop focuses primarily on two types of legal organizational structures, the corporation and LLC, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as how partnerships and sole proprietorships compare.
You will learn, from a small business attorney as well as a CPA, the pros and cons of the following business structures:
- Corporations
- Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs)
- Partnerships
- Sole Proprietorships
This workshop can help you avoid some of the most common small business mistakes!
Jim Fitzsimmons is a retired business attorney with 30 years’ experience working with small business owners. He is currently a Certified Business Coach and coordinator/presenter for SCORE’s Boots To Business program, assisting active duty military who, upon discharge, are interested in small business ownership.
Harry Duffield is a SCORE mentor who offers clients his experience in accounting and finance. He is a retired CPA experienced with real estate developers in the San Diego area. He has owned and operated a CPA practice which conducted audits, reviews and compilations, and prepared income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, nonprofits and estates.