The Food Innovation Center at Rutgers: 2024 Food Business Basics Workshop

Grassi Manufacturing & Distribution Partners, Joseph Carnevale and James McIntosh, will be featured speakers at the upcoming Food Business Basics Workshop on Wednesday, September 25th, a must-attend event for early-stage food entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Meet and learn from food industry experts
  • Gain insights on business and product strategy, co-manufacturing, packaging, food safety regulations, and consumer trends
  • Network with fellow entrepreneurs and speakers

Joe and James will be presenting on the crucial topic of “Accounting Basics & Entity Structure/How to Register your Company.” This session is designed to give you a solid foundation for your food business’s financial and legal structure. Topics of discussion will include:

  • Entity Selection: Understand the pros and cons of different business structures to choose the best fit for your food business.
  • Accounting Basics: Get to grips with essential accounting principles to keep your finances in order from day one.
  • Deductible Expenses: Learn how to maximize your tax benefits by understanding what expenses you can deduct.
  • 199A Qualified Business Deduction: Discover how this deduction could potentially lower your tax bill.
  • Employees vs. Subcontractors: Understand the legal and financial implications of hiring employees versus working with subcontractors.

Do not miss this opportunity to set your food business up for success with expert guidance on financial and legal matters. Our advisors are looking forward to sharing their knowledge and answering your questions – register now.