On Friday afternoon, March 2, at 4:30 p.m., I am interviewing Joe Cooney of Frannet on my BlogTalkRadio Host Channel. You can listen live or catch it later as a podcast available on this blog or BlogTalkRadio. You can even call the program if you would like to ask a question. The call-in number
Lessons from Anna Nicole’s Will
How many blog posts about the former Playboy playmate actually provide valuable lessons on legal issues? Well, Matt Gardner of Sullivan & Ward, P.C., whose blog provides information on Iowa estate planning and probate, tells us why Anna Nicole Smith’s Will is not how you should plan your estate. Matt believes there are some
Financing Entrepreneurial Endeavors: Podcast No. 3 Interview with Adam Steen
Rush on Business Podcast No. 3 is an interview with Adam Steen of Transition Capital Management of West Des Moines, Iowa. Transition Capital Management recently started the Society of Entrepreneurial Minded Executives (SEMEE) event in Des Moines. I attended the last SEMEE event and believe it offers tremendous opportunities for growth companies to network with
Insurance Coverage for Your Iowa Business
In the past I have written about how to hire a business attorney and an accountant for your Iowa business. Another important professional you will need to work with is an insurance agent. (We’ll save bankers for another post). An insurance agent that writes policies for businesses is an important professional advisor in your business.
Save Taxes Using S Corporation
In a recent post New York small business lawyer Imke Ratschko points out that one of the reasons to choose an S corporation over an LLC is the possibility to save on employment taxes. She also links to a helpful article written by Stephen Nelson, CPA on how to save taxes with an S corporation
Employee Sues Over Internet Addiction
Employment Law Colorado blog has an interesting blog post on a former employee suing IBM for his Internet addiction. The lawsuit is based upon a claim that IBM violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although many bloggers’ spouses may disagree, Internet addiction is not currently recognized as a true addiction.
This Findlaw article examines
Forbes Includes Rush on Business in Article on Microsoft Settlement
Forbes.com opinion writer Daniel Lyons sure doesn’t think much of the settlement between the Iowa Plaintiffs and Microsoft in an article in which he links to Rush on Business. His quote:
"I’m sorry, but I can’t work up any outrage over having to pay $100 for the student edition of Office. And though I’m
New Business Accelerator to Start Up in Des Moines
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has started a new business accelerator called BIZ – the Business Innovation Zone. Michael Colwell, a marketing professional with experience in product development has been selected as the executive director. BIZ is expected to start up at the end of this month.
The business accelerator has been funded through
Iowa Microsoft Case Settles
The Iowa consumer class action case against Microsoft has settled. Check out Des Moines patent lawyer Brett Trout’s blog post for details. I’ll post more on the settlement at a later date. Details of the settlement are confidential and will be announced this spring after court approval.
I’ll bet there are some happy jurors on
Brett Trout to Appear on Iowa Business Hour
Des Moines patent lawyer Brett Trout is the featured guest on the Iowa Business Hour with host Jim Goodman this Wednesday, February 14th. The show is from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on 98.3 WOW FM. Brett is always entertaining and informative. I highly recommend his book, Internet Laws Affecting Your Company. If you don’t