EP 183: (Summerfest) Growing Your Company with J.P. McAvoy

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(Summerfest) In this episode, Devi chats with J.P. McAvoy about "Growing Your Company".  Jeffrey (J.P.) McAvoy is the founder and Managing Partner of Conduct Law and practices corporate and commercial law. He is also a business consultant with CPLS, P.A. He assists his clients with a wide range of business transactions including incorporations, financings and acquisitions, re-organizations, and related corporate entity structuring matters. He acts for clients buying, selling, and starting up businesses. J.P. represents a diverse range of corporations in Canada, the United States, and Asia.  J.P. works with professionals and business owners to help them understand the impact of the law and how it can affect their business and personal needs. 



Prior to commencing private practice, J.P. was a founding employee of the Silicon Valley start-up Zip2, which was sold to Compaq and later merged with Alta Vista. During this time, J.P. worked with Elon Musk and they were able to successfully grow the business into the largest all-cash transaction of its time. Since then he has worked with startups and established business from California to Toronto to Seoul.



In addition to practicing law, J.P. hosts the popular Business Breakout Podcast, is a contributing writer for the New Economy Watch and has taught a college course in Corporate Law.



Over the previous five years, JP has led over sixty-five significant corporate and commercial transactions totaling more than $80 million.



In 2011, J.P.’s accomplishments earned him an Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under Award.



Devi and J.P. discuss:





J.P.’s inspiring business experiences

Seeking some advice from professionals

Starting as a solopreneur

Looking at how other businesses are organized

Looking into really significant growth

The things that might be important to shift inside of a corporation

Different Business Roles 

Limiting liability

Reducing the taxes we pay in having a corporation

The pros and cons of incorporating your business

Addressing the limitations of incorporation

Setting your company up for future success

Should you commit to a corporation in the  earlier stages of your business

Growing your business

Discussing your business with a lawyer

Making sure that things are done properly in your business

Protecting your company assets

Justifying company expenses

Anticipating what your company needs in the future

When to look at advanced incorporation strategies for your company

Just do it, take the first step, work with your dream



Connect with JP @ www.jpmcavoy.com

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