Are you thinking about opening a business in South Carolina? If so, it's important to prepare for this process. Unfortunately, many people who lack legal and business knowledge find themselves soon closing the doors of their new companies. You can help prevent this...
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Tops reasons that small businesses get sued
When it comes to being a South Carolina small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Most of your concerns are with cash flow, sales, and properly managing your employees. In reality, you should also be concerned with minimizing your threat of being involved in...
Primary legal considerations when launching a business
Starting a new business in South Carolina is an exciting, challenging and gratifying process. As you go about launching your startup venture, there are a number of primary legal considerations to bear in mind. Beginning a new business isn't just about your personal...
Should you form an LLC?
If you've decided that you're going to start your own business in South Carolina, then you have many options for how you legally form your entity. While many people are familiar with partnerships and corporations, a common favorite of the American entrepreneur is an...
How partnerships work
When people in South Carolina start a business, they need to think carefully about how to structure it because there are numerous options available. Sole proprietorships are a common way one person can start a small business. Unfortunately, they don't provide a lot of...
The basics of business formation
The structure of a business can be just as important to its success as what it does. Entrepreneurs in South Carolina should be aware of the differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. One of the most common business structures used by...
Business formation options for your new business
Regardless of, and maybe because of, your dreams for your business, business formation is an important step. There are a variety of considerations to take into account and it is an important step that should not be overlooked or underestimated for its impact on the...
Liability as a consideration when forming a new business
It is a dream that many South Carolina residents have had at one time or another – leaving the corporate world and starting their own business. A start-up business can be a rewarding endeavor for an individual who is prepared to make hard sacrifices and important...
Should I incorporate my business?
Many entrepreneurs in South Carolina wonder whether they should adopt a formal structure for their business. Some people imagine that incorporation will increase their cost of doing business or impose on them unnecessary paper work. Others worry that creating a formal...
Guide to forming a business later in life
Entrepreneurship is not just for the young at heart. In fact, many businesses and startups today are initiated by those considered middle-aged. However, no matter a person’s age, the reality is that the same steps are required to form a business. Nonetheless, for...