Benefit Corporations: Doing Good (and Potentially) Boosting Profits This new class of corporation can help hold your company accountable to its social and environmental goals. Find out how it might also help you increase sales.

By Mark J. Kohler Nov 20, 2013

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Becoming a benefit corporation won't save you taxes. However, this new class of corporation may help you make more sales as you hold yourself accountable to your socially-conscious mission statements. You don't have to be a charitable entity to get some love from your customers. They may appreciate your more official efforts to make the world a better place while still making a profit. Check out this video for a quick summary and for more information visit http://www.markjkohler.com.

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Mark J. Kohler

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Mark Kohler, M.PR.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a highly respected Founding and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, specializing in tax, legal, wealth, estate, and asset protection planning. With a reputation as a YouTube personality, best-selling author, and national speaker, Kohler is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal and financial landscapes to achieve their American Dream. He also serves as the co-founder and Board Member of the Directed IRA Trust Company and has launched the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program to train CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide. As the co-host of The Main Street Business Podcast and The Directed IRA Podcast, he simplifies intricate topics like legal and tax strategy, asset protection, retirement, investing, and wealth growth. Mark Kohler's commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners attain success and financial security has made him a trusted expert in the field, benefiting countless individuals and businesses in navigating the financial and business world with confidence.

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