Form Your Business on the Right Legal Foundation

Starting a business is exciting — but forming it correctly is what protects it.

In this self-paced course, Attorney Lerae Funderburg walks entrepreneurs through the legal foundations of entity formation with clarity and precision.

You’ll learn how to properly form your LLC (or determine if another structure is more appropriate), understand what you’re filing, and avoid the common mistakes and issues later.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Understanding Business Entities

• The differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations

• Why the LLC is often preferred for small businesses

• How entity selection impacts liability, taxes, and growth

Asset Protection & Legal Separation

• How an LLC protects your personal assets

• What actually creates liability protection (and what doesn’t)

• Common myths about business formation

Step-by-Step Filing Guidance

• How to navigate your state’s online filing system

• What information you need before filing

• How to avoid common filing errors

• What to expect after submission

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

• First-time entrepreneurs

• Service providers launching their brand

• Creators formalizing their business

• Business owners who want to understand what they’ve filed