Do you have a new technology-based business idea? If you do, I encourage you to check out the Dream Big, Grow Here contest that is sponsored regionally by the Business Innovation Zone. The winner of the regional business pitch contest will be awarded $5,000 and then move on for the opportunity to win another $10,000 in a
June 2011
Forming Your Iowa Small Business Corporation or LLC
I spend a substantial amount of time fielding questions about whether a new Iowa business owner should form a corporation or LLC. It’s an important question but I caution new business owners not to get too bogged down in the details. Instead, I suggest putting a team of advisors in place to help navigate the…
Franchise Fee Basics
By Rush Nigut on
New York franchise lawyer, Charles Internicola, has good blog post on Buying a Franchise: What do the franchise fees cover? It’s an excellent overview and Charles is right on point with his factors that are more important than the franchise fee itself.
The key in my opinion is to find a franchise that will deliver…