May 2006

Rush on Business Blawg to Allow Comments

One of the things that makes blogs unlike traditional Web sites is that readers can leave comments and stimulate discussion. Up to this point Rush on Business has refrained from leaving comments. Well, I have decided to give it a try. But there are a few ground rules:…

How to Hire the Right Attorney for Your Business

There are four professionals that your business will likely need for start-up and beyond.

1) Attorney,
2) Accountant,
3) Insurance Agent, and
4) Banker.

Recently I read article which quoted fitness video guru Billy Blanks as saying he learned how it important it was to hire…

Lawyers Beware!

A recent Forbes article pointed out that lawyers are increasingly subject to lawsuits – not from their clients – but from third parties who may have been injured from the lawyer’s legal advice. The article said, "It has become routine for lawyers to sue lawyers."

Traditional malpractice suits are holding steady although the…

Sullivan & Ward, P.C. Celebrates Open House Tonight

The Sullivan & Ward law firm has an open house tonight for clients and friends to celebrate the move to its new location. The law firm consists of sixteen lawyers and maintains a general civil practice in state and federal courts–trial and appellate level. The firm primarily…

Watch Out for Resume Fraud

Recent news stories show resume fraud presents a big problem for your business. Recently, the Minnesota Vikings Director of Player Personnel was fired for inaccuracies on his resume. Iowa State University has had multiple cases where coaches and faculty have lied on their resumes. Could this happen to you?

Chances…

TouchPlay Dead

Yesterday a Polk County District Court judge rejected Plaintiffs’ request for an injunction in the TouchPlay lottery cases. A federal court judge previously ruled in a similar manner. The Plaintiffs had requested an injunction to lift the legislative ban of the machines which goes into effect today at 8:00 a.m. The court ruled…

Are You Motivated?

Yesterday I attended the Get Motivated Seminar in Des Moines. Here are some sample tidbits from the seminar. Most are common sense but as someone once said, "Common sense is not all that common."

Here are five cornerstones of success as told by Suzie Orman.

1) Think Great Thoughts – have a…