Pat Smith and George Johnson own five flower shops in Manhattan. They want to open a wholesale flower business to supply their shops as well as others in their geographical area. They currently operate as a partnership but are considering changing their legal form of organization. One reason for doing this is to increase the likelihood that they will be able to raise the funds needed to expand

-The partners should consider converting to a corporation.

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-The partners should consider converting to a corporation.

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Converting to a corporation can make it easier to raise funds due to the ability to issue stock, the separation of personal and business finances, and the potential for greater credibility with investors and lenders.

Pat Smith and George Johnson Own Five Flower Shops in Manhattan