Joshua J. Butera

Inside Business Series – Business Formation 101

For many, owning a business is a dream come true. If you have that entrepreneurial spirit, before reaping the rewards of success, make sure you understand the options available in business structures that will match your goals and objectives. In this Inside Business – Powered Up For Success podcast interview, PLDO Business Attorney Joshua J. Butera explains the four basic structures for operating a business to help you make an informed decision.

Joshua J. Butera

Inside Business Series – Governance of Corporate Entities

It may seem obvious as to who runs a business. If you own it; you run it, right? In reality, there are various forms of business governance structures offering different benefits such as attracting investors, utilizing a stakeholder’s expertise and contacts, and ensuring that the right people have the final say in decision-making. In this Inside Business – Powered Up For Success podcast interview, PLDO Business Attorney Joshua J. Butera provides insight into the types and features of corporate governance structures and why each should be considered.

Joshua J. Butera

Inside Business – Corporate Structure and Tax Primer

Generally, the differences in tax treatment and tax classifications relating to the type of entity chosen for corporate structure are not significant. How a business will be taxed is dependent upon whether it is a pass-through or at the entity level. In this Inside Business – Powered Up For Success podcast interview, PLDO Business Attorney Joshua J. Butera discusses tax implications when it comes to partnerships, corporations and limited liability structures.

Joshua J. Butera

Inside Business Series – Working Space Options

Whether your business is established or a start-up, there are workspace options available in today’s environment. Some businesses have virtual employees; some prefer work share facilities, while other businesses need to have a location that can house their entire enterprise. If a business falls into the latter category, owners need to decide whether to buy or lease. In this Inside Business – Powered Up For Success podcast interview, PLDO Business Attorney Joshua J. Butera discusses the advantages and disadvantages of owning versus renting commercial space, and why sharing workspace has become a popular option and potential solution to save money and drive innovation.

Joshua J. Butera

Inside Business Series - Attracting Investors

Business owners face challenges and obstacles on the road to success, from marketing their services or products to the right audience, to hiring the right staff, to finding investors to help finance their start-up costs, growth plans and in some cases, just to stay in business. In this Inside Business – Powered Up For Success podcast interview, PLDO Business Attorney Joshua J. Butera explains the pros and cons of three different options available for start-up capital and to attract investors.

Joshua J. Butera

Inside Business Series – Protecting Your Business Data

Data protection and cybersecurity must be priorities for business owners. In today’s digital world, the question of whether your business will experience a cyber attack is not if, but when. But there are other reasons to protect your company’s data. In this Inside Business – Powered Up For Success podcast interview, PLDO Business Attorney Joshua J. Butera discusses why data is a valuable commodity for businesses and provides resources and information for developing a cybersecurity plan and why having a data retention policy and cyber insurance should be part of your business planning and data protection strategy.