Business Structure 101

The Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) is a business development service centre under the Economic Development Department of County of Grey. It helps local business owners and startups with information, tools, and guidance for their business.

Business Enterprise Centre - Grey County

How to choose between sole-proprietorship and incorporation

Launch Smart

A 9-week workshop series designed to cover everything you need to know to launch your business, whether you're going full time, starting a side hustle, or just testing the waters. Join us for any or all sessions that fit your business needs.

Part 1. Quick Foundations (10 minutes)<ul><li>What a sole proprietorship actually means in day to day operations</li><li>What incorporation changes</li><li>Myths that confuse early founders</li><li>The “risk, revenue, and readiness” lens for choosing</li></ul>Part 2. Decision Drivers That Really Matter (15 minutes)<ul><li>Income thresholds where incorporation begins to offer tax advantages</li><li>Liability considerations for product based, service based, and consulting businesses</li><li>Grants and financing differences</li><li>Perception and contracting differences</li><li>Paperwork and admin reality check</li></ul>Part 3. Interactive Case Scenarios (10 minutes)“Amira is a product maker earning twelve thousand yearly from markets but wants to apply for a starter grant.”Should Amira incorporate yet?“Devon is a consultant hired by a municipality needing a vendor number.”Sole prop or incorporation? Why?Part 4. Quick Checklist to Take Home and Q&amp;A (5 - 10 minutes)A simple decision checklist:<ul><li>Revenue goals</li><li>Liability level</li><li>Funding goals</li><li>Growth timeline</li><li>Tax planning needs</li><li>Administrative capacity</li></ul>With facilitators from Blinc.

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