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Whats The Best Corporate Structure For An Early Stage Company
I got the following question from a reader a week ago.
How directors can prevent themselves being liable for their company’s debts
The reason most start up business owners decide to form a company is to protect themselves in the event that their business goes belly up. The so called “limited liability” protection offered by the company structure may psychologically persuade us to take more business risks than if we were trading on our own account. However, in times of hardship, limited liability may not be all its cracked up to be and business owners could end up being personally liable for their company’s debts if they fail out to carry their duties as a director properly.
Which Company Structure is Right for You?
Which company structure is right for you? - For brand new entrepreneurs who are looking to start a business, the question of company structure will come up at some point. The names are well known – sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation – but the differences between these four types are not always common knowledge. In this article, you'll read about the four types of structures. You'll learn briefly what characterizes each one, how income flows through to the owners, and what kind of legal implications there are. This article can be a starting point for you as you decide what structure your business will take.

Should Franchises be Incorporated?
Purchasing a franchise can be one of the most exhilarating ventures a small business owner can experience. There are an infinite number of issues that franchisees must consider - what kind of franchise to purchase, where to locate, where to find financing, how to build the space, to name just a few. One of the last questions that a franchisee often thinks of is - what legal form should a franchise operate as? This article will review the considerations regarding the selection of business legal form with the franchise in mind and whether franchisors should consider requiring all franchisees to incorporate.

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How to Deal with Difficult Business Partners
All successful companies have one thing in common. On average, they carry more assets than they do liabilities. These companies are also quick to take note when something that was once an asset now has become a liability. They either try to make this new liability an asset again or they swiftly remove it from the company. This process may sound easy enough unless the liability you are thinking of is your relationship with your business partner.
How directors can prevent themselves being liable for their company’s debts
The reason most start up business owners decide to form a company is to protect themselves in the event that their business goes belly up. The so called “limited liability” protection offered by the company structure may psychologically persuade us to take more business risks than if we were trading on our own account. However, in times of hardship, limited liability may not be all its cracked up to be and business owners could end up being personally liable for their company’s debts if they fail out to carry their duties as a director properly.
Beware Time Liabilities
Are you surrounded by Time Liabilities? I define a Time Liability as: a) anything that consumes time unnecessarily or b) anything that causes you to spend time in activities that are less profitable than your most profitable activity. If your filing system causes you to spend extra time doing $9 per hour clerical work, trying to find that important document you misplaced, then you have a Time Liability. If your workspace is so uncomfortable that you have to spend time at a chiropractor every month to correct your spine alignment problems, you definitely have a Time Liability!
Reserves and Provisions
Every prudently and systematically managed business concern makes some provision out of current profits for meeting an anticipated liability, redeeming a liability, replacing an asset or for some other important business purpose.
6 Largest Products Liability Insurance Suits
Products Liability Claims Manufacturing, distributing, marketing and reselling products can often seem like a harmless venture until there is a Product Liability Suit.

Necessary Insurance Protection Types For Your Family
It is important to buy and keep certain familiar and some not so frequently owned insurance protection types. A strong insurance protection plan can prevent financial disaster.
Car Insurance - A Guide To Liability Car Insurance Coverage
Liability coverage is one of the most important types of car insurance coverage. It provides protection for other drivers and passengers involved in an accident, or property that's damaged due to a policy holder's vehicle.

Myths and Mysteries: I Thought I Couldn't be Sued Personally if I Formed a Corporation
One of the results of last month's newsletter regarding the Massachusetts Homestead law (in addition to several clients finally filing for full homestead protection), was this common question: "Why should I worry about personal liability for business obligations… I formed a corporation?"

Income Tax Benefits of Incorporating or Forming a Limited Liability Company
Corporations and LLCs have tax benefits in addition to liability protection. There are a couple key differences between the two choices. This include formalities, maintenance, and income tax. The best option, in the end, will depend heavily on your particular situation.
Insurance Defense Costs
Does Your Business Insurance Policy Cover Defense Costs Within the Insurance Limit or Defense Costs Outside of the Insurance Limit? Did you know that a liability policy, which is part of any typical business insurance policy or commercial insurance policy coverage, has two distinct obligations? A liability insurance policy, if it is a general liability, product liability or professional liability insurance policy is designed to protect you against your legal obligation to pay others because you have hurt them and/or have damaged their property. A policy also defends you against claims or lawsuits. In other words, besides paying for claims or suits, a liability policy also pays for their related legal costs and court fees.
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