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Small Business Operating Agreement
"I need a Small Business Operating Agreement for my tech startup in Lagos, which will have three equal partners and include specific provisions for intellectual property protection and future investor participation, planned to commence operations in March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies and provides details of all members/owners of the business
2. Background: Outlines the context and purpose for establishing the business
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Business Name and Purpose: States the official business name and primary activities
5. Ownership Structure: Details the ownership percentages and capital contributions of each member
6. Management and Decision Making: Establishes management structure and voting rights for business decisions
7. Financial Matters: Covers accounting practices, banking, profit distribution, and losses
8. Meetings and Records: Specifies requirements for business meetings and record-keeping
9. Transfer of Interest: Procedures for transferring ownership interests
10. Dissolution and Termination: Process for dissolving the business or terminating membership
11. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving conflicts between members
12. Governing Law: Confirms Nigerian law governance and jurisdiction
13. Amendment Process: Procedures for modifying the operating agreement
1. Intellectual Property Rights: Include when the business owns or develops intellectual property
2. Non-Compete Provisions: Include when restricting members from competing activities
3. Succession Planning: Include when establishing procedures for business continuation after death/incapacity
4. Employment Policies: Include when the business will have employees
5. Environmental Compliance: Include for businesses with environmental impact considerations
6. Foreign Investment Provisions: Include when there are foreign investors or international operations
7. Technology Usage: Include when technology is integral to business operations
1. Schedule A - Capital Contributions: Detailed list of initial and subsequent capital contributions
2. Schedule B - Member Information: Detailed information about each member including contact details
3. Schedule C - Business Assets: Inventory of business assets and their designated values
4. Schedule D - Operational Procedures: Detailed day-to-day operational guidelines
5. Appendix 1 - Sample Resolution Forms: Templates for common business resolutions
6. Appendix 2 - Financial Reporting Templates: Standardized formats for financial reports
7. Appendix 3 - Meeting Minutes Template: Standard format for recording meeting minutes
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Executive Leadership
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Operations
Administration
Compliance
Corporate Governance
Risk Management
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Legal Counsel
Chief Executive Officer
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Operations Manager
Compliance Officer
Business Development Manager
Administrative Manager
Partnership Manager
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