Martin A. Mansfield Jr. - The Entrepreneur's Lawyer

 

Implementing Appropriate Business Structures

One has a number of choices for business structures, alone or in combination.  The customary alternatives are:

Sole Proprietorships

Partnerships

Joint Ventures

C Corporations

S Corporations

Limited Liability Companies

There is no perfect structure and each business venture requires a fresh look at the alternatives.  Click here for some of the key factors I use when advising clients on the choices.
 

Purchase and Sale of Existing Businesses and Business Assets

Three basic forms of business sale transactions exist:

Asset

Stock

Merger

Most small business transactions are asset-based, but there are exceptions.  Click here for further information. 

      

Creating Franchise Systems and Selling Franchises

    If you have a going business or business prototype and want to expand, you may want to consider creating a franchise system based upon that business and then sell franchises in the territories into which you would like to expand.  Click here for further information.

 

Purchasing a new Franchise from a Franchisor

    An American dream is owning one's own business.  Purchasing a suitable franchise from a capable franchisor can be safer and more potentially profitable than starting one's own business from scratch.  Click here for further information.

 

Applying for Federal Trademark Registration

    At some point you might be considering taking advantage of federal trademark protection for those words, designs and logos.  Click here to see how I can help you obtain this valued status.