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url: 'https://www.fmjlaw.com/finance-commerce-top-10-things-to-do-before-starting-a-business/'
title: 'Finance & Commerce: Top 10 Things to do Before Starting a Business'
author:
  name: Heather Morrison
  url: 'https://www.fmjlaw.com/author/hmorrison/'
date: '2012-11-02T16:58:29+00:00'
modified: '2021-08-17T19:11:47+00:00'
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  - Media Mention
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# Finance & Commerce: Top 10 Things to do Before Starting a Business

In this *Finance & Commerce* article, corporate attorney [Pat Shriver](https://www.fmjlaw.com/professional/ernest-pat-shriver/) writes about 10 things every entrepreneur should do before starting a business.

> “#1. **Form a business entity.** Using a corporation or limited liability company isn’t something that should wait until your business becomes successful. Forming a business will protect the personal assets of the owners and give your business some legitimacy.”

Read all “Top 10 Things to do Before Starting a Business” **[here](http://finance-commerce.com/2012/11/top-10-things-to-do-before-starting-a-business/)**.

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