Business funding for Conway, SC and Horry County

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Business Loan Service Areas Around Conway, SC

Deerbank takes requests by phone and online from across Horry County. Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach have their own pages; the other towns are listed here with what is known about them.

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Deerbank Capital Group, a small-business funding service in Conway, South Carolina, takes requests from businesses across Horry County by phone or online. This page links the Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach pages, lists nearby towns, and answers South Carolina license and registration questions owners raise before a request.

Myrtle Beach, SC: 12.6 Miles Southeast of Conway, SC

ZIP 29577, whose land lies mostly inside the City of Myrtle Beach, SC, had 2,612 employer establishments in 2023 (ZIP Code Business Patterns). The Myrtle Beach, SC page sets out the town's own figures and license questions.

North Myrtle Beach, SC: 19.4 Miles East of Conway, SC

ZIP 29582 had 1,012 employer establishments in 2023, and 20.8% (+/- 3.9) of employed city residents were self-employed (ZIP Code Business Patterns; ACS 2020-2024). The North Myrtle Beach, SC page covers the city in detail.

Other Towns and Communities Near Conway, SC

Requests are welcome from Aynor, SC, Loris, SC, Little River, SC, Surfside Beach, SC, Carolina Forest, SC, Socastee, SC, Forestbrook, SC and the rest of Horry County, SC by phone or through the form. Murrells Inlet, SC lies in Georgetown County, SC, outside Horry County, SC, and can send a request the same way. These places do not have pages of their own on this site.

The county-wide numbers are on the Conway, SC page.

How Much Does a Business License Cost in SC? The Short Version

License fees in South Carolina are set by the city or county that issues the license, and many are figured from the business's gross receipts, so there is no single statewide price. Ask the license office for your address how its fee is calculated, and keep the receipt; a funding partner may ask for the current license.

How to Get a Certificate of Existence in SC? Timing Before a Funding Request

A certificate of existence (sometimes called a certificate of good standing) is a document from the South Carolina Secretary of State confirming that a corporation or LLC is on the state's records. A partner may ask for one, or check the state's records itself, before funding. Request it shortly before you send records so the date on it is recent.

How to Get a Business Loan in South Carolina? Records to Keep on File

  1. Confirm the business is registered with the state and current on its filings.
  2. Confirm the local business license for the address is current.
  3. Gather bank statements, returns and a list of existing debts.
  4. Describe the use of the money and the amount range.
  5. Send the request and compare any offers on total cost.

Do I Need a Business License in South Carolina? Plain Answers

Many South Carolina cities and counties require a business license, but the requirement comes from the local government, not one statewide license. Whether you need one, and from which office, depends on the address and the type of business.

Do You Have to Have a Business License in South Carolina? How Owners Handle It

Owners handle it by checking the address first: inside a city's limits, the city's license office; in unincorporated county land, the county's. A business working in several towns may need more than one license. Partners do not decide license questions, but they can ask for the license before funding, so sort it out early.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Business License in SC? Practical Notes

Processing time is set by each license office and depends on the business type and any inspections or zoning sign-offs it needs. Build that time into a funding plan: a new location may need its license before a partner releases money for it.

Do South Carolina Sales Tax Exemption Certificates Expire? First Steps

Sales tax exemption certificates in South Carolina are issued and governed by the South Carolina Department of Revenue, and whether a given certificate expires depends on its type. Check the certificate itself and the department's guidance; a retailer or wholesaler seeking inventory financing may be asked how it handles resale purchases.

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Census Bureau Counts for Horry County, SC: Employers, Self-Employed and New Homes

  • 10,550

    Employer establishments

    Horry County, SC business locations with at least one paid employee.

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
  • 38,703

    Businesses without paid employees

    Horry County, SC businesses with receipts but no payroll, from a separate Census program.

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Nonemployer Statistics 2024
  • 54.5%

    Employers with fewer than five people

    Share of Horry County, SC employer establishments with fewer than five employees.

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
  • 6,511

    Housing units permitted, 2025

    New privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in Horry County, SC.

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey 2025

Close-by towns around Conway, SC

Requests can be sent by phone or through the form from Conway, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and the rest of Horry County, SC.

Helpful answers on terms

Short answers before a form goes in.

Call (843) 212-2076
Can a business outside Horry County, SC send a request?

Yes. The phone line and form work from anywhere; the town pages simply focus on nearby places.

Does Deerbank visit businesses in these towns?

Deerbank works through the phone line and the online form for every town.

Outside Conway, SC? Send the Request Anyway

Call (843) 212-2076 or use the form from any Horry County, SC town.

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