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Shawn McBride

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R. Shawn McBride is a business attorney, author, and former CPA who advises owners on entity structure, partnerships, transactions, and long-term business planning. He studied accounting and business administration before earning his law degree and building a business-focused legal practice.

December 16, 2015 · 1 hr 17 min

Legally Structuring Your Startup

Attorney Shawn McBride explains how founders can choose and maintain a business entity, protect personal assets, plan for investors and exits, document ownership, prepare for diligence, manage intellectual property, distinguish employees from contractors, and structure special cases such as series LLCs and nonprofits.

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Books by Shawn McBride

  1. Business Blunders!
  2. It’s About Time