entrepreneurship200-Level (Intermediate)beginner

Business Entity Mastery™: EIN, LLC, Trademark & Beyond

Master EIN filing, entity types, state registration, trademarking, DUNS number, and professional business setup with embedded action links.

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Braxton Vaughn (Prophet Stacks)

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Certification Included

Certified Business Entity Strategist (CBES)

Lifetime access to all lessons
Certificate of completion
AI-powered lesson audio narration
Quizzes and progress tracking
Community forum access

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What You'll Learn

Every business entity type compared: which one is right for you
How to file your LLC step-by-step in any U.S. state
How to get your EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS — free
How to trademark your business name and logo with the USPTO
How to get your DUNS number for business credit
Building a professional business identity from day one

Academic Learning Objectives

Aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy for measurable educational outcomes

  1. 1Compare and contrast all major business entity types (Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership)
  2. 2Execute the complete process of forming an LLC including state registration, operating agreement, and EIN
  3. 3Apply trademark law to protect business names, logos, and intellectual property through USPTO
  4. 4Implement business credit building strategies to separate personal and business finances
  5. 5Develop a professional business identity including email, phone, address, and DUNS number
  6. 6Evaluate tax implications of each business structure for optimal tax efficiency
  7. 7Construct a complete business formation checklist with embedded official government resource links

Full Course Syllabus

5 modules · 25 lessons total

Sole Proprietorship: Pros and Cons
Partnership Structures
LLC: The Entrepreneur's Best Friend
S-Corporation vs C-Corporation
Choosing the Right Entity for Your Business

Who This Course Is For

First-time business owners, freelancers ready to go legit, and entrepreneurs who want to protect their brand, separate their finances, and build business credit.

Prerequisites

  • No prior business or legal knowledge required
  • Have a business idea or existing business to formalize

Academic Details

Level200-Level (Intermediate)
Credit Hours3 hours
Duration6 weeks
Lessons24 lessons
Difficultybeginner

Professional Alignment

This course prepares you for:

SCORE Business Formation
IRS Small Business Tax Certification
USPTO Trademark Basics

Earn Your Certification

Certified Business Entity Strategist (CBES)

Complete all lessons and pass the final exam to earn your Profit More Academy™ certification. Scaler members receive elite certification credentials.

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