Knowledge · Wisdom · Understanding
The definitive course on EIN filing, entity type comparison, state registration, USPTO trademarking, DUNS number, and professional business identity setup — with embedded action links to complete every task upon graduation.
Apply for your Employer Identification Number free at IRS.gov in minutes
Sole Prop, LLC, Partnership, S-Corp, C-Corp — know exactly which is right for you
File Articles of Organization or Incorporation with your state Secretary of State
Search and file your business name trademark to protect your brand legally
Register your free DUNS number to establish business credit identity
Set up a professional @yourdomain.com email via Google Workspace
Get a dedicated virtual business phone number that separates personal and professional
Establish a professional business address without exposing your home address
8 modules · 24 lessons · Embedded resource links in every lesson
1. Why Business Structure Is the Most Important Decision You'll Make
2. The Three Pillars: Knowledge (What), Wisdom (Why), Understanding (How)
3. Overview: The Complete Business Formation Roadmap
The most important decision in your business journey — choose wisely.
| Entity Type | Liability | Taxation | Best For | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole Proprietorship | Unlimited personal | Pass-through (Schedule C) | Freelancers, side hustles | Very Low |
| General Partnership | Unlimited personal | Pass-through (Schedule K-1) | 2+ partners, small ventures | Low |
| LLC | ✅ Limited (protected) | Pass-through (flexible) | Most entrepreneurs & small businesses | Low–Medium |
| S-Corporation | ✅ Limited (protected) | Pass-through + payroll savings | Profitable businesses, salary optimization | Medium |
| C-Corporation | ✅ Limited (protected) | Double taxation (21% corp + personal) | VC-backed, IPO-track, large scale | High |
Upon completing this certification, every official government portal, trusted tool, and professional service you need to execute your business formation is embedded below — your graduation gift from Profit More LLC.
10 questions · Pass with 70% or higher · Earn the CBES Certification
Complete all 24 lessons before taking this assessment. You need 7/10 correct to earn your CBES certification.
Founder, Profit More LLC · Prophet Stacks™ · Business Formation Strategist · Author
Braxton Vaughn has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through the business formation process — from filing their first EIN to trademarking their brand and establishing a professional business identity. This course is built from lived experience, not theory.