March 21, 2019
Entrepreneurial women are the best. They see a need; they have a passion; they want to make the world a better place; and they have a nary a pause for thought before bringing their dream to fruition. But here’s a situation where a couple of deep breaths might be in order. “Jane” and “Amina” own “Growth,” a children’s toy and clothing store in Sedona, Arizona (I’ve changed names and locations for illustrative purposes). They shared a vision with “Rosa” and “Ingrid” to revive a now-defunct holistic wellness center (called “Petals”) for mothers, which would provide classes, education, and events. The four of them signed a lease for Petals. Part of Petals’ space will be filled by Growth. The four women would like to pursue non-profit status . . . eventually . . . but are overwhelmed with the paperwork (no surprise) and just want to get started. What are some of the legal (and other) issues that these nascent business owners face? 1. Personal liability. Without some form of limited liability entity — whether for…
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