Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make.
Each structure, whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, comes with unique legal implications that can shape how your business operates, how decisions are made, and what personal liability you may carry.
Join legal expert John Mansbridge as he breaks down the most common forms of business organizations for new and small businesses. This session will help you understand how your choice of structure impacts governance, financial responsibility, and risk, ensuring you’re equipped to make informed decisions for your business’s future.
Key Takeaways
- Identify the most common types of business structures used by new and small businesses.
- Understand how a business structure affects decision‑making processes within your organization.
- Recognize how different structures influence your personal and professional liability to business partners, lenders, and customers/clients.
Meet the Presenters
John Mansbridge
Associate Lawyer
Avenue Law
Education
- Juris Doctor (with Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2018
- Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Political Studies, University of Saskatchewan, 2013
- Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 2019
Professional Associations
- The Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Canadian Bar Association
- Saskatoon Bar Association
- Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association
Community Involvement
- Managing Editor, Saskatchewan Law Review, 2017-2018
- Editorial Board, Saskatchewan Law Review, 2016-2017
- Past Volunteer with LEVEL, Indigenous Youth Outreach Program (formerly Dare to Dream), 2015-2016
