Legal Structures for the Small Business Owner (Online)

Learn the essential steps to start your business the right way. This seminar covers what is legally required to launch a business, how to choose the best business structure (Sole Proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp), and key considerations when exploring franchise opportunities. We’ll also discuss why every business needs an Operating Agreement and how to protect your brand through trademarks and copyrights. If you're starting a business or want to be sure your foundation is solid this workshop provides the clarity and guidance you need. Topics • What is required to legally start a business • LLC, S and C Corp, vs sole proprietor • Franchising from the franchisee and franchisor perspective • Operating Agreements and why they are important • Overview of trademarks and copyright law

Speaker(s): Nancy Guyton, Attorney

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A Zoom link will be sent after registration. Cape Fear Community College will be responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities have equal, effective and meaningful access to all programs, goods, and services through the use of nondiscriminatory policies and procedures and the provision of reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services as indicated necessary by the functional limitations of a qualified disability. Please note that accommodation requests may take up to two weeks to process. You can contact us at 910-362-7216 or email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu if you require accommodation for a disability. Thank you!

Fee: No Cost