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This past month marked the first time in over six years that I had not posted during a month on this blog.
Why?
Life has been a bit busy to say the least. I’ll share.
First, I had the pleasure of coaching a great group of young boys that capped a great run by finishing…
Yesterday the United States Supreme Court upheld, in a 5-4 decision, the constitutionality of the individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act. I am no expert on the act and I have not had time to closely review the decision. Consequently, I suggest you do what I am doing and go read some of the…
Lawyers are not immediately recognized as the most creative souls on the planet but some of the best lawyers I know definitely have the the creative spark. I have seen many who were classic doodlers, photographers and painters. Some of them were also the most creative in the courtroom and ultimately very successful in winning cases. That’s why I am…
I am pleased to announce that I now have a Rush on Business You Tube Channel where I’ll post short videos on various aspects of business and franchise law. I have a few videos posted so far and I’ll add content weekly.
New videos include:
Should You Include Your Spouse When Forming a Small Business LLC?…
Via the Silicon Prairie News: The Dream Big Grow Here contest for Central Iowa has officially begun. Take a look at the pitches and vote for your favorites. It appears like it’s going to be a close race. I am impressed with all the ideas but I am partial to the legal startup, FInalize It.
As they…
For the past 17 years, I have been advising businesses of all shapes and sizes, whether small or large. I have always loved working with startups. It is exciting to hear the stories of these entrepreneurs and how they could solve a problem or discovered a new way of doing business.
Now I am leaping into that startup…
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…
A Startup City Des Moines builders forum is tonight at the BitMethod offices located in the Liberty Building downtown. What is it? It’s just an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to get together, share ideas and make connections. No formal presentations. No real plan.
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the momentum building in the…
Matt Brick has a super webinar on our Brick Gentry Web site on the Changes to Iowa Employment Law and Legislation. Employment law is a constantly shifting area of the law that has serious consequences for employers, even when making a good faith mistake. Matt’s presentation covers important developments in employment law for both public and private…
Yesterday I spoke at the BIZ Raising Capital Seminar mentioned in my last blog post. I thoroughly enjoyed being on a panel with some excellent business advisors including:
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