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    How to Form a Business
    How to Form a Business
    How to Form a Business
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    How to Form a Business

    By Dr Jim Porter

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    Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Form a Business.

    Having made your decision to start a business, you must look into some legal requirements for the start up, such as the kind of ownership you are looking for, the name/title of the business organization and your relationship with your partners.

    In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Choose the right business legal form, (b) Maintain working relationships, and (c) Select a name for your business.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr Jim Porter
    Release dateDec 31, 2011
    ISBN9781466159006
    How to Form a Business
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    Dr Jim Porter

    Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the USA. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions. Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives. Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled "How to bake your business idea and eat it", and the creator of "Entrepreneurs Brief Guides" series. Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .

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