The Legal Side to Starting a Business for Beginners: How to Choose between an LLC and Corporation, Set up Agreements with Partners and Contractors, and ...

by Emelie Smith Calbick, Felipe Marinho (editor), Phil Crowley

IF YOU COULD HIRE A $700 PER HOUR ATTORNEY WHO SPECIALIZES IN STARTUPS AND BUSINESS FORMATION IN THE US, WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THEM? 

Read what company founders, Maria, Andy, Pete and Darius, asked when they met with Phil Crowley, Esq. All four founders are ready to turn their dreams into money making businesses.

Their stories?

Maria transformed her passion for baking at home into a well-known bakery.

Now she is ready to take the next step.

Should she be a Sole Proprietor or form an LLC?

Andy and Pete, after regularly fixing the computers of all their classmates, decided to open their own computer repair company after college.

Now they have to figure out how to run the business together. 

Do they need a formal operating agreement?

Darius is combining his passion for art and technology to build a social media app where artists can sell their work. 

Now he needs to hire developers for this task.

What does he need to know about hiring third-party contractors? 

Phil Crowley, an attorney with decades of experience helping entrepreneurs in various industries, answers important legal questions about how to set up a business correctly.

Using a conversation style format and language for non-business professionals, Phil answers questions such

* Do I really need to form a company? Why?

* What is the best structure for me? Sole Proprietor, LLC or Corporation?

* Why do I need an operating agreement with my partners and cofounders?

* And MUCH MORE

Get ready to learn about a difficult topic in a natural and engaging way.

About the Author

Emelie Smith Calbick, MBA
After a successful career in a variety of senior marketing and strategy positions at American Express and JP Morgan Chase, Emelie joined Placecodes, Inc., a technology startup that she and her partner successfully sold. She is now cofounder of Stage2Startups. Emelie holds a joint MBA/MIA from Columbia Business School and Columbia University.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 22, 2024

About the author

Emelie is an accomplished global marketing expert with an impressive track record in senior-level marketing and strategy roles at the premier financial services companies American Express, Citigroup, and JP Morgan Chase. Throughout her corporate career, she sharpened her skills in developing impactful marketing strategies and driving business growth in competitive markets.

After achieving success in the corporate world, Emelie made the bold leap to entrepreneurship as a co-founder of Placecodes, Inc., a pioneering venture focused on delivering innovative solutions in the tech space. Under her leadership, the company flourished and was eventually sold to Destini Global, marking a significant milestone in her entrepreneurial journey.

Emelie now serves as a co-founder of Stage2Startups, an organization dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives and work experiences into successful businesses. Leveraging her extensive experience in business strategy development, she assists aspiring entrepreneurs by utilizing her expertise in comprehending market dynamics to craft compelling brand narratives and identify target audiences.

With an unwavering passion for innovation and a firm belief in the potential of every individual, Emelie empowers members to navigate their entrepreneurial journeys with confidence, inspiring them to turn their ideas into impactful ventures.

Emelie holds a joint MBA/MIA from Columbia Business School and Columbia University School for International and Public Affairs.