Expert Workshop: Building the Right Business Structure with Peter Hildebrandt

Expert Workshop: Building the Right Business Structure with Peter Hildebrandt 

The wrong business structure can cost you money, create legal risk, and limit your growth.

The right structure protects your work, reduces risk, and sets you up to scale with confidence.

This practical workshop helps you understand the key decisions that protect your business and keep you compliant from day one.

Doors open at 5:30pm for networking. 

In-Person & Virtual | Interactive | Free | No Membership Required

What You’ll Learn

• LLCs vs. other business structures

• How structure affects liability and taxes

• Business insurance basics

• Required registrations (IRS, Georgia, local license)

What You’ll Walk Away With

• Clarity on the right structure for your business

• A simple checklist of required filings

• Confidence you’re operating legally and safely

Workshop Format (90 Minutes)

• 15 min Welcome & Icebreaker

• 45 min Expert Presentation

• 30 min Q&A and Discussion

Who This Is For

• New entrepreneurs

• Growing small businesses

• Owners unsure about their setup

• Founders preparing for expansion 

What This Is Not

• Personalized legal advice

• Advanced tax planning

• A bookkeeping class

• A place to sell business services to others 

Meet Our Presenter: Peter Hildebrandt

Peter Hildebrandt is a serial entrepreneur and product development professional as well as a certified SCORE mentor. Having started and sold several small businesses and consulted with many large companies, he loves business. His startups have included 3D molecular modeling, weather forecasting, gourmet brownies, photo processing software, and more. From 2000 until 2013, he was responsible for long-range research, product development, product marketing, and intellectual property for a division of Steelcase (a Fortune 500 company). He currently owns a manufacturing business (Aria Lights) which makes music stand lights for professional musicians and consulting practice (Covetability) that helps companies choose the right products to build.  

For more information, contact Greg Goebel, Program Coordinator at the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center: GEC@GwinnettCounty.com.