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Erin

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May 22, 2006 3:48 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello all,

 

I`m starting a business of teaching cooking classes, in people`s homes, at local community centers, etc.  I`m thinking my corporate structure should be similar to that of a catering company.  Does anyone know whether that would be an S corp, or something else?



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Erin Kane
Kitchen Ambition
Customized Cooking Classes
www.kitchenambition.com
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May 22, 2006 10:30 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Erin,

This is really a decision for you and possibly your accountant to make. Doesn`t really matter what kind of business it is. I would think you`ll probably end up wanting to go either LLC or S Corp. I highly suggest you learn a lot more about the different types and how they are treated in yourt state and talk to an accountant if you use these services.

R@



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Richard Arnold · Key Concept Writers · Business Communication: The "Key" To Success· Law of Attraction Blog · Life Ain`t Brain Surgery Blog
Erin

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May 23, 2006 11:57 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Good point, Richard.  Thank you.  I will talk to my accountant.  I`ve studied a bit about corporate structure through some coaching I`ve been getting, but of course, my accountant would know best.  I`ll call her today!

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Erin Kane
Kitchen Ambition
Customized Cooking Classes
www.kitchenambition.com
ezbizplans

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Jul 02, 2006 10:49 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Erin!

Hope this isn`t too late! I file LLC`s and Corps across the United States, and when someone is unsure of what they should be, I direct them to the IRS` website. Here is a direct link to the IRS` website that goes over each each legal entity:

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.h tml

Good Luck!

Erin

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Jul 03, 2006 12:00 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thanks, I`ll check it out.  I appreciate your input.

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Erin Kane
Kitchen Ambition
Customized Cooking Classes
www.kitchenambition.com
Rich

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Jul 03, 2006 4:14 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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erin,

what about occassionally sharing a recommended dinner menu with cooking instructions here in the forums? you could call it "erin`s evening," assign people to cook the meal on one specific day, and get feedback the next day from people who tried out the recipes. more interestingly for your business, you develop quite a following, even national renown, get testimonials, practice on the entrepreneurial masses(!), and make a lot of us happy!!!

what do you think?!



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Rich Sloan , Co-Founder, Chief Startupologist, StartupNation
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