Twitter is one of the hottest social networking tools. President-elect Barack Obama even used it during his recent campaign. But is it a good idea to allow Twitter in the workplace?
Read my post on IowaBiz to learn more.
Rush On Business Honored with Iowa Web Awards
I am excited to announce that Rush on Business has been honored as the Best Business Blog and Best Resource Blog in the Iowa Web Awards for 2008. Since I started this blog in March of 2006, I wanted to do my part to improve the public image of lawyers. My strong sense of purpose
Des Moines Franchise Case: All About the Trees
Week one in the Des Moines Franchise Case is in the books. Looks like the trial will last another couple of weeks. In the first week several city council members and officials testified but the bottom line is that this case boils down the the experts and the trees.
As discussed in my previous post, the
City of Des Moines Utility Franchise Tax Trial Begins Today
The City of Des Moines utility franchise tax trial begins today. The following is a summary of the procedural aspects of the case and what is at stake.
Initially, the Des Moines had been sued in District Court by Lisa Kragnes seeking to declare the utility franchise fee found on MidAmerican Energy bills illegal. Kragnes won in district
Franchise Growth Threatened Without Bailout?
The bailout is not universally popular with Main Street America but the International Franchise Association says a bailout is needed because our credit crisis "threatens to derail the future growth of franchised businesses because it undermines the health of credit markets as well as equity markets."
There is no doubt Wall Street is hoping against all hope
ADA Amendments: Get Ready for Big Changes
Congress recently passed the amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that will go into effect January 1, 2009. It is anticipated President Bush will sign the law soon.
Read all about the new ADA amendments on my blog post for IowaBiz.
Midwest Small Business Conference: October 10 & 11, 2008
The Midwest Small Business Conference is now set for October 10 & 11, 2008 at the Des Moines Marriott. This event is rescheduled from the previous announcement on this blog because the original date conflicted with the Iowa-Iowa State football game. (Conference organizers learned that not even business gets in the way of football). Fortunately the conference was able to
Rush on Business Featured in Alltop Franchising News
I am honored to be included among the Alltop franchising news selections. Some exciting things have been happening for me on the franchising front including developing the franchise disclosure document and franchise agreement for a new local franchisor, the opening of a client’s new Max Muscle franchise location just on Thursday and the completion of a franchise
Presidential Candidates: Positions on Small Business Issues
From the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council I found this comparison of where Obama and McCain stand on the key issues of concern to U.S. small businesses.
I have not independently researched the comparison document myself but I have heard the candidates refer to many of their plans and it appears the SBE Council has
Presidential Candidates: Priorities in the Workplace
Here is a quick look at the Obama and McCain platforms regarding workplace issues.
Hat tip to Mark Toth and hisManpower Employment Blawg for the link.
I hope to follow this up with a "no spin" look at candidates’ platforms on small business issues.