Business Development
Business Development Resources
I. STARTING THE BUSINESS
Business Plan – Before starting a business you may wish to have a comprehensive business plan to enhance opportunity for success.
SCORE
Grand Strand – Chapter 318
605 10th Ave. North
P.O. Box 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
(843) 918-1079
www.mbscore.org or email: info@mbscore.org
Small Business Development Center
Janet Graham, Area Manager
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 349-4010
IRS Registration (E1N)
Federal Income Tax
Internal Revenue Service
(800) 829-4933
www.irs.gov
Incorporating – You may wish to organize your business as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. Corporations with whom you must register:
Secretary of State
Division of Corporations
1205 Pendleton Street, Room 525
P.O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211
www.scsos.com
Note: if you incorporate, you must obtain the services of an attorney in South Carolina.
II. LICENSES & PERMITS
Business License
State
State Retail License
SC Department of Revenue
License & Registration Unit
P.O. Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214-0140
(803) 898-5872
STATE Wholesale License – Not Required in South Carolina
FOR COUNTY: Horry County Treasurer’s Office
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-5470
FOR CITY: City of Conway
Business License Coordinator
1000 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-1781
Conway Town Hall
1001 Third Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-1760
Health Permits – If you plan to process hand, cook, store or distribute food as part of your business, contact the Health Department about special permits:
Conway Office
2830 Oak Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-3126
Liquor License – If you plan to sell or serve alcoholic beverages, contact the following about special permits:
SC Department of Revenue
Myrtle Beach Office
1330 Howard Avenue
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 839-2960
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fed. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
Strom Thurmond Federal Bldg., Room 1410
Columbia, SC 29201
OTHER LICENSES – Contact the following to find out more about:
Day Care Licensing Laws
State Department of Social Services
Division of Child Day Care Licensing & Regulatory Services
1531 Confederate Avenue Extension, North Complex Towers, Room 520
P.O. Box 1520
Columbia, SC 29202-1520
(803) 898-7601
Drug Regulations
Bureau of Drug Control
Dept of Health & Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 898-3432
Elevator Licensing & Amusement Rides
Labor Department
Landmark Center, 110 Centerview Drive
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 896-7630
FAX: (803) 896-7650
Wetlands Regulations
Dept. of Health & Environmental Control
Ocean & Coastal Resource Management
1705 North Oak Street, Suite 6
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-7217
SC Assumed Name Act – If your business is organized as a partnership, which does not use the names of the principals, you must register with the SC Secretary of State after which you may record the paperwork at the Horry County Register of Deeds.
Register of Deeds
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
To learn more about other licenses or permits your business may require, contact:
Department of Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 5757
3600 Forest Drive
Columbia, SC 29250
(843) 734-4200
III. TAXES
Taxes are an important concern for all businesses. The following may be worth obtaining:
Business Tax Guide for South Carolina
S. C. Dept. of Revenue
1-800-829-1040
Small Business Tax Kit
Internal Revenue Service
1835 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(800) 829-1040
State Sales Tax – There is a South Carolina sales tax. Before you can open a retail business, you must register with the License & Registration Division of the S.C. Department of Revenue and receive a tax number.
SC Dept. of Revenue
Myrtle Beach Office
1330 Howard Avenue
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 839-2960
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Withholding Taxes For Employees – Contact the following for more information:
Federal Income Tax
Internal Revenue Service
(800) 829-4933
www.irs.gov
State Income Tax
S.C. Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214
(803) 898-5752
Medicare Tax
Federal Income Tax
Internal Revenue Service
(800) 829-4933
www.irs.gov
SC Employer Withholding Account Number
Withholding Control, Income Tax
301 Gervais Street
P.O. Box 125
Columbia, SC 29214
(803) 898-5000
Unemployment Taxes – As an employer, you may be required to pay unemployment taxes.
Federal Unemployment Tax (F.U.T.A.)
Internal Revenue Service
(800) 829-3676
State Unemployment Tax (S.U.T.A.)
SC Employment Security Commission
1550 Gadsden Street
P.O. Box 995
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 737-3080
Property Taxes – If your business owns real property, contact the tax assessor’s office to find out about property taxes.
Horry County:
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-5040
Other Taxes – You may also be liable for other taxes such as the Federal Excise Tax or the State Franchise Tax. For more information, contact the Internal Revenue Service, (800) 829-3676 and the S.C. Department of Revenue, (803) 898-5636.
IV. EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Worker’s Compensation Fund – If you have four or more employees, you must carry worker’s compensation insurance. For more information, contact:
SC Workers Compensation Commission
1612 Marion Street
P.O. Box 1715
Columbia, SC 29202-1715
(803) 737-5700
Minimum Wages, Maximum Hours – You are required to adhere to the regulations of the Fair Labor Standard Act; even if you are exempt from federal law, you may still be subject to state law.
Federal:
US Department of Labor
Employment Standards Division
1835 Assembly Street, Room 1072
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 765-5981
State:
SC Department of Labor
Employment Standards Division
110 Centerview Drive
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211-1329
(803) 896-7756
Discrimination & Harassment
SC Department of Human Affairs
P.O. Box 4490
Columbia, SC 29240
(800) 521-0725
V. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
There are requirements such as record keeping and reporting that are placed on businesses by OSHA. To learn more, contact:
SC Department of Labor
110 Centerview Drive
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 876-7688
VI. BUILDING INSPECTION, BUILDING PERMITS AND ZONING INFORMATION
If you are constructing or altering a building, it must be inspected. Also, you will need to be certain that your business is in an appropriately zoned location. For more information, contact the following:
Horry County Planning & Zoning
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-5340
VII. FIRE INSPECTION
Horry County
M.L. Brown Public Safety Building
2560 Main Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-5150
City of Conway
307 Wright Blvd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-1720
VIII. POSTAL INFORMATION
Conway Post Office
2570 North Main Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-6313
IX. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Notary Public Commission
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 734-2119
Notary Public Applications
Horry County Legislative Delegation
Historic Horry County Courthouse
1201 Third Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-5130
Copyright Office
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20559
(202) 707-3000
Horry County Area Statistical Abstract
Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development
2431 Hwy 510 East
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4604
X. NEW BUSINESS RESOURCES
New or relocating business owners often need assistance and advice. Utilize the following no cost resources to help you on your quest to operate a business in the Horry County area.
Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development
2431 Hwy 510 East
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-4604
SCORE
Grand Strand – Chapter 318
605 10th Ave. North
P.O. Box 2468
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
(843) 918-1079
www.mbscore.org or email: info@mbscore.org
Small Business Development Center
Janet Graham, Area Manager
Coastal Carolina University
(843) 349-4010 FAX: (843) 913-7888
XI. LIBRARIES
Conway Library
1008 5th Avenue
Conway, SC
(843) 248-1545
Aynor Library
500 9th Avenue
Aynor, SC
(843) 358-3324
Bucksport Library
7657 Hwy 701 S.
Conway, SC
(843) 397-1950
Green Sea Library
5331 Hwy. 9
Green Sea, SC
(843) 392-0994
Loris Library
4316 Main Street
Loris, SC
(843) 756-8101
North Myrtle Beach Library
799 2nd Avenue North
North Myrtle Beach, SC
(843) 249-4164
Socastee Library
141-707 Connector
Socastee, SC
(843) 215-4700
Stevens Crossroad Library
107 Hwy. 57-North
Longs, SC
(843) 399-5541
Surfside Beach Library
410 Surfside Drive
Surfside, SC
(843) 238-0122
XII. EDUCATION
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
2050 Hwy. 501
Conway, SC 29526
PO Box 261966
Conway, SC 29528-6066
www.hgtc.edu
Business Department
Coastal Carolina University
755 Hwy. 544
Conway, SC 29526
PO Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528
www.coastal.edu
Business Department
Horry County Schools
Administrative Office
1605 Horry Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6700
www.hcs.k12.sc.ws
XIII. CITY OF CONWAY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Greg Martin
P.O. Box 1075
Conway, SC 29528
City Hall: (843) 248-1760
Home:
706 Elm Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-3263
Mayor Pro Tem Ivory Wilson
501 Myrtle Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-5373
Council Member Vivian Chestnut
1301 Snow Hill Drive
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-2383
Council Member Randle L. “Randy” Alford
1105 16th Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-5487
(843) 248-0070 (Business)
Council Member Irby L. Koon
1518 7th Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-5667
(843) 488-6100 (Business)
Council Member Alys C. Lawson
1220 Pinewood Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-4385
Council Member Jean M. Timbes
607 Lakeside Drive
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-3911
XIV. HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL
Chairman
Liz Gilland
1511 Elm Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-0628
District 1
Harold Worley, Republican
2859 Hwy. 111
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 249-1436
District 2
Mark Lazarus, Republican
9308 Cove Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 497-2931
District 3
Marion Foxworth, Democrat, Vice Chairman
P.O. Box 1642
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
(843) 448-0930
District 4
Michael L. Ryan, Republican
1404 Bolton Lane
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
(843) 215-1672
District 5
Howard Barnard, III, Republican
P.O. Box 15703
Surfside Beach, SC 29587
(843) 602-9677
District 6
Bob Grabowski, Republican
4897 U.S. 17 South Bypass
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 236-1272
(843) 293-7117 (Business)
District 7
James R. Frazier, Democrat
725 Bucksport Road
Conway, SC 29527
(843) 397-5423
District 8
Carl Schwartzkopf, Republican
105 University Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-9591
District 9
W. Paul Prince, Republican
1020 Virginia Drive
Loris, SC 29569
(843) 756-8916
District 10
Kevin J. Hardee, Republican
2088 Cane Branch Road
Loris, SC 29569
(843) 756-8100
District 11
John Boyd, Republican
1445 Butler Road
Galivants Ferry, SC 29511
(843) 358-0100
County Administrator
Danny Knight
P.O. Box 1236
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 915-5020
Email: knightd@horrycounty.org
XV. UNITED STATES SENATORS
Honorable Lindsey Graham
290 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Honorable Ernest F. Hollings
125 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
XVI. UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Honorable Henry Brown, Jr.
US House, South Carolina – District One
1800 North Oak St. Unit C
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Honorable James Clyburn
Congressional District
2135 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
XVII. SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENT
South Carolina Governor
Honorable Mark Sanford
P.O. Box 12267
Columbia, SC 29211
South Carolina Lt. Governor
Honorable Andre Bauer
P.O. Box 142
Columbia, SC 29202
South Carolina Senators
Honorable Dick Elliott
Senate District 28
P.O. Box 3200
N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Honorable J. Yancey McGill
Senate District 32
601 Longstreet St.
Kingstree, SC 29556
Honorable Luke Rankin
Senate District 33
201 Beaty St.
Conway, SC 29526
Honorable Arthur Ravenel, Jr.
Senate District 34
109 Center St.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
South Carolina House Of Representatives
Honorable Jon J. “Bubber” Snow
House District 103
1482 Henry Rd.
Hemingway, SC 29554
Honorable Tom Keegan
House District 106
209 Prestwick Rd.
Surfside Beach, SC 29588-5389
Honorable Alan Clemmons
House District 107
610 8th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Honorable Jackie E. Coach Hayes
House District 55
240 Bermuda Rd.
Dillon, SC 29536
Honorable Liston Barfield
House District 58
P.O. Box 1734
Conway, SC 29528
Honorable Vita Miller
House District 108
P.O. Box 3157
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Honorable W.D. Wltherspoon
House District 105
111 Sherwood Dr.
Conway, SC 29526
Honorable Tracy Edge
House District 104
P.O. Box 2095
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Honorable Thad Viers
House District 68
P.O. Box 31231
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
