Our business law practice offers a range of legal services to small businesses and start-up clients. We work with small businesses across South Carolina from formation to dissolution, handling all of the transactional legal issues that a business may face over its existence.
Additionally, to help our start-up and small business clients quickly gain exposure on the internet, our tech savvy professionals offer strategic advice with respect to web development, content development, domain name selection, SEO strategy, and other appropriate blends of technology and internet business development.
Our Charleston law firm understands that these are not easy times to start a business or be a small business owner. The current economic climate has forced many companies to re-evaluate the way they do business. However, the paradox of a recession is that both risks and opportunities are abound for both established businesses and new start-up's. Savvy companies are likely to emerge from the downturn stronger than ever by implementing smart strategies and pursuing fresh business ideas.
Small Business Strategy and Risk Development
Whether a business is in it's early stages of organization, or has been in operation for years, there is a diverse range of matters a business owner needs to consider.
Providing Proactive Counsel
Our law firm is proactive in looking for issues that may present future legal and financial problems for businesses, and we counsel businesses to avoid or minimize these legal and financial risks. However, as determined as we are to help small businesses avoid unnecessary risks, we also work hard to recognize the risks that businesses should take.
Whether the transaction involves a partnership agreement, a license agreement, an affiliate program agreement, or any other contract law matter, we work to facilitate profitable transactions and relationships while protecting our clients business interests. At Frame Legal, we are determined to help your business grow without the unnecessary costs and complications.
Small Business Corporate Maintenance
Our firm recognizes that all businesses have ongoing legal needs. As businesses mature, their legal needs grow. Our firm keeps current on changes in the law, and we help clients to be proactive in the management of their operations.
Business Maintenance Requirements
State laws require that certain formalities be met for the business entity to remain intact and to preserve the maximum liability protection. For example, a business must keep registration forms and fees current with the Secretary of State, a meeting of the shareholders and directors must be held at least annually, and the business entity must be operated in a manner that is financially distinct from its interest holders. We help businesses ensure that all legal obligations are met.
Business and corporate maintenance services include:
» Amendments to Bylaws
» Amendments to Operating Agreements
» Amendments to Articles of Incorporation
» Amendments to Articles of Organization
» Drafting and Filing various Amendments with the Secretary of State
» Board of Director and Member Resolutions
» Annual Minutes and Consent Actions
» Maintaining Corporate Books and Ledgers