All you need to be in business is a customer.
A business is a network of relationships, among its owners, customers, suppliers, workers, and managers.
We put sensible structures in place so that these relationships can thrive. We bring clarity and foresight to the table, to meet you where you are and future-proof your business.
Corporate
Everything starts with your entity. This is the structure in which you will grow your business. An entity protects you, provides a structure on which to grow your relationships, and safeguards the assets you need to serve your customers. We help you select the best entity type and set it up in the correct state or country, fully configured for action.
Contracts
Good contracts set clear expectations in your business relationships. They record and solemnize the deal you are making today, while making ready for the foreseeable uncertainties of the future. Clear, readable agreements create space for the commitments and collaborations your business needs to innovate, grow, and thrive. We start with your business goals, translate that into an enforceable agreement, and support you through negotiations, signature, and into the contracted relationship.
Corporate Financing
Need more avenues for accessing capital? Many businesses require a separate source of growth capital while building up revenue from sales. Some companies raise money from their founders or by selling ownership interests. Each of these comes with regulatory compliance obligations to federal and state agencies. We help you pick the most effective and efficient corporate finance strategies and support you through the entire process.
Intellectual Property
Entrepreneurs have two essential pieces of intellectual property needed for businesses' health and growth: trade secrets and trademarks. Trade secrets are your special recipe or in-house know-how that set you apart from your competitors. Trademarks and service marks are your unique signal to the marketplace telling customers exactly where and how to find your products and services. We help you create, organize, and protect your IP so you can stand out in your industry.
Transactions
Whether you are buying or selling a business or assets, adding or subtracting owners, or licensing your IP, there is always some complexity. Whether that complexity comes from the tax treatment, managing future uncertainty, or an obscure legal issue, you need everything out on the table so you can get the deal you deserve. We unpack the issues, help you prioritize your needs and goals, and support you through negotiation, contracting, and closing.
Regulatory & Compliance
Businesses have a give-and-take relationship with government. Governments can protect your business from bad actors, or can even serve, support, or subsidize your business. Governments make their own demands – for information, for taxes, and for compliance with their rules. The combination of rules and regulations from federal, state, and local governments can be both bewildering and overwhelming. We’re here to help you make sense of it.
