As a small business owner, Diane understands the rules and regulations that govern the everyday operations of businesses. Having advised a wide variety of businesses through start-up, growth and disposition, Diane has the depth of knowledge and experience to help her clients plan to achieve their goals for each of those phases. Her Business Planning services include:
Start-Up/Formation
- Recommendation on choice of business entity and structure, taking into consideration growth objectives
- Evaluation of business plans
- Stock purchases
- Asset purchases
- Joint ventures
Preparation and Review of Business Contracts
- Buy-sell agreements
- Property agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Operating agreements
- Lease agreements
Buying and Selling Businesses
- Business succession planning involving transition of the business to partners, family members and key employees
- Advising on structure of transaction when buying or selling a business
- Negotiation of terms and drafting of documents
- Performing financial and legal due diligence for purchase or sale of an existing business
- Tax planning