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
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
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
Preparing Your Business For Sale: Podcast No. 2 Interview with Matthew Ashburn
Rush on Business Podcast No. 2 is an interview with Matthew Ashburn of Sunbelt Business Brokers with offices in Ankeny and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Matt is a professional business broker with Sunbelt. He is 1 of only 2 brokers in Iowa designated by the International Business Brokers Association as a Certified Business Intermediary.
Listen to
Buying or Selling a Business: Asset Purchase or Stock Sale
Generally, the easiest way for a buyer to purchase a business is through an Asset Purchase Agreement. The buyer is not actually purchasing the business itself. One commentator has described it has buying the seller’s merchandise without buying the store.
Buyers tend to favor asset purchases for several reasons. First, the buyer obtains the
Selling or Buying a Business Legal Tips: Confidentiality Agreement
If you are selling your business you should not divulge trade secrets and confidential business information without a signed confidentiality agreement. The theft of trade secrets is an increasingly litigated issue. In the business sale context this often happens when negotiations break down and the potential buyer decides they can start their own business.
Insights Into Naming Your Small Business
Believe it or not, as a small business lawyer I have named more than my fair share of businesses for clients. (Maybe I should add that to the list of incorporation services). I always kind of laugh when I am asked for my opinion on the subject because I am not a marketing
Iowa Business Law: Nothing New
I listened to an insightful podcast from Becky McCray of Small Biz Survival called Nothing New. She also quotes Dr. Samuel Johnson who once said, "People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed."
That is so true when it comes to helping businesses recognize legal issues. So often what
Hiring the Right Accountant for Your Iowa Business
I tell clients they need to establish relationships with at least four professionals when starting a business including:
- Lawyer
- Banker
- Insurance Agent
- Accountant
As tax season kicks into full force many business owners may be considering hiring an accountant to complete their business taxes. I always get worried when a business person tells me he
Core Posts from an Iowa Business Lawyer
The core of this Iowa business and corporate law blog consists of six main categories found on the right hand side margin including incorporation and LLC formation, starting a business, franchise law, employment law, business litigation and buying and selling a business. I attempt to cover many of the basics