Small Business & Start-Ups Services
Running a small business or a starting a new venture are filled with exciting opportunities and daunting challenges. At Skufca Law, we recognize the unique legal needs of small businesses and startups and are committed to providing tailored legal solutions to help you succeed.
Our comprehensive start-up and small business services include:
Business Formation - Choosing the right legal structure for your business is a critical decision. We help you navigate the complexities of entity selection by explaining the pros and cons of entity structures like LLCs or corporations, and helping you select and form the structure that will best meet your needs.
Contract Drafting and Review - We draft, review, and negotiate contracts on your behalf, ensuring your interests are protected in agreements with customers, suppliers, partners, employees, and other business relations.
State Trademark Protection - Your brand and ideas are valuable assets. Skufca Law assists with trademark registration in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to safeguard your intellectual property. If your logos and brand identifiers are in your personal name, we can also help you assign them formally to your new company.
Employer Counsel and Employment Agreements - We guide you through the complexities of employment law, helping you create compliant employment agreements, address HR matters, and create polices that comply with the law and help foster smooth employer-employee relationships.
Regulatory Compliance - Staying compliant with local, state, and federal regulations is crucial. We keep you informed about legal changes that may affect your business and ensure your operations align with legal requirements.
Licensing and Permits - Whether you need licenses or permits to operate your business, we help you navigate the application process and ensure you comply with the relevant laws and regulations.
Financing and Funding - Access to capital is essential for growth. We provide legal guidance and representation on securing financing, including through venture capital, angel investment, and bank loans.
Mergers and Acquisitions - When the time comes to expand or sell your business, we assist you in navigating mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
Dispute Resolution - In the event of disputes or legal challenges, our attorneys provide strategic dispute resolution services to protect your business interests.
Business Succession Planning – Small business are often closely-held with only a few owners or managers. In these cases, making a plan for the business in the event of your death, incapacity, or resignation is vital to ensure the smooth continuity of business. We help you create comprehensive succession plans, ensuring a smooth transition of ownership when the time is right whether you will be passing your interest to your heirs or selling it to a remaining partner.
At Skufca Law, we understand that small businesses and startups have unique legal needs, and we're dedicated to providing cost-effective solutions that align with your budget.
Contact us today to learn more about how our legal expertise can contribute to your success. Together, we'll navigate the legal landscape and pave the way for your business's prosperity.