{"id":137552,"date":"2026-04-23T15:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/business-structures-explained-a-guide-for-entrepreneurs-in-person\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:28:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:28:27","slug":"business-structures-explained-a-guide-for-entrepreneurs-in-person","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/business-structures-explained-a-guide-for-entrepreneurs-in-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Structures Explained: A Guide for Entrepreneurs (In Person)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"event-content--date\">May 27 @ 11:00 am &#8211; 12:30 pm<\/h2>\n<h2>Business Structures Explained: A Guide for Entrepreneurs (In Person)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">\n<h3>Note: This event page is for the <strong><strong>in-person<\/strong><\/strong> option of our hybrid model. <a title=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/business-structures-explained-a-guide-for-entrepreneurs-virtual-tickets-1988016048517\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/business-structures-explained-a-guide-for-entrepreneurs-virtual-tickets-1988016048517\">Click here to go to the <strong><strong>virtual<\/strong><\/strong> event page.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><strong>About this workshop:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you\u2019ll make as an entrepreneur. In this workshop, you\u2019ll gain a clear, practical overview of the legal and strategic considerations behind structuring your business from day one.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll break down the key types of business organizations and what they mean for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Sole Proprietorships<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 Understand how this simple structure works, along with its advantages, risks, and when it makes sense.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Partnerships<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 Learn how partnerships are formed, the different types available, and the benefits and potential pitfalls of sharing ownership.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Incorporation<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 Take a deeper dive into corporations, including ownership, limited liability, tax considerations, continuity, and tools like employee stock options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ll also explore how early decisions (like ownership splits and founder contributions) can shape your company\u2019s future, and why putting a shareholders\u2019 agreement in place early (while everyone is aligned) is critical.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this session, you\u2019ll have the knowledge to confidently choose a structure that supports your goals and avoids common early-stage mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/1988016047514\">REGISTER FOR THIS FREE SESSION HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; line-height: 22px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/img.evbuc.com\/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1182813588%2F20414429654%2F1%2Foriginal.20260422-194317?h=740&amp;w=1200&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;s=755407f8f0c878f97e5a9a9d5c5280d8\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May 27 @ 11:00 am &#8211; 12:30 pm Business Structures Explained: A Guide for Entrepreneurs (In Person) Note: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. 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