Four Key Ways a Business Attorney Can Help Your Startup Soar

Starting a company is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make, yet also among the most challenging. From choosing the right business structure to ensuring long-term growth and viability, there are many steps that must be taken to ensure a smooth path to success. A Jurado & Farshchian Business Attorney is equipped with all the knowledge, resources, and experience you to need to make your business dreams become a reality. The following are just some of the critical services we can offer.

Choosing the Right Business Structure

To get any business off the ground, you must file formation documents with the Florida Department of State that indicate such vital information as what type of legal structure your new company will have, who are its officers and agents, its mailing address, and other details. Determining which business structure is ideal for your company requires careful consideration of your long-term goals and interests.

A limited liability company (LLC) is very popular for those wishing to reduce both their legal and financial liabilities, and as a pass-through entity, it lessens the tax burden of members. However, if you wish to attract investment capital to grow your startup, you may be better off with a corporation which, unlike an LLC, has stocks that can be sold to shareholders. Our business attorneys will work closely with you to figure out which business structure best serves your burgeoning enterprise.

Financing a Startup

The biggest obstacle to growing a startup is getting the funds to expand or improve its operations. Our attorneys have helped entrepreneurs at all levels obtain the capital they need to meet the goals of their enterprise. We can help you carry out a “break-even analysis” that will determine the crucial point in which your business will be able to make a profit. We are familiar with all the funding options and loan programs available for businesses and how to apply for them. With our rich network of connections across the world, we can help locate investors and venture capitalists who can help fund your enterprise, whether to get it off the ground or to help it grow.

Securing Commercial Real Estate

The right location can make or break your startup. Depending on the nature of your business, you must consider how much exposure you will have to clients, accessibility to distributors or vendors, whether there is enough space to accommodate your staff and operations, and whether the price is right at this early stage. Fortunately, our team includes experienced real estate attorneys who specialize in the acquisition and leasing of all types of commercial properties. We can assist in all stages of the lease or purchase process, including reviewing and negotiating the contract, making sure the title is clear and transferable, ensuring all regulatory and lender requirements are met, and smoothing out any disagreements or issues that may emerge so that we can get your deal closed. The faster and more effectively you can secure a commercial real estate space, the sooner you can get your startup running without the added costs of a delayed or cancelled deal.

Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Intellectual property is the heart and soul of your business, especially in the crucial early stages when you need to break out from the competition or else get left behind. That is why any slogan, logo, brand name, idea, or innovation you devise must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as soon as possible to protect it fully under the law. The USPTO recommends applicants hire a trademark attorney to ensure that all procedures and paperwork are properly filed. Our business attorneys are deeply familiar with trademark and patent registration and will work diligently to make sure these crucial intellectual assets are secured as quickly and effectively as possible.