One of the nice benefits of filing an LLC in Iowa is that the owners are not required to disclose the members in filings with the Iowa Secretary of State. In many instances when filing a Certificate of Organization, I won’t list the member(s) to provide anonymity to the member(s) on the public search site. Instead, I’ll sign
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Should You Include Your Spouse When Forming an Iowa LLC?
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I am often asked whether a business person should include their spouse when forming an Iowa small business LLC. Circumstances may vary but there are usually some benefits to filing an LLC as a single-member rather than having two or more members. First, single-member LLC owners are not required to file a separate tax return…
Where to Incorporate or Form an LLC for Your Iowa Small Business?
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I’ve addressed the issue of where to incorporate or form an LLC for your Iowa small business a few times on the blog. In general, Iowa small businesses would do well to incorporate or form their LLCs right here in Iowa. But I am asked often enough that I thought it might be helpful to prepare a…
Rush on Business You Tube Channel on the Air!
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?…
Iowa Startup Fair Has More Than 80 Companies
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The Iowa Startup Fair takes place on January 31, 2012 from 3 to 6 PM in various locations around downtown Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls and Pella. More than 80 companies will be exhibiting throughout the state.
There are more than 50 businesses exhibiting at the Des Moines locations. Those locations are the StartupCity Des Moines offices…
Business Formation: What Entity is Right For You?
Do you know the difference between sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies? Do you know whether to set up an S corporation or is a C corporation better for you? Are limited liability companies really all that and a bag of chips?
Be sure to join me for an information-packed webinar through MyEntre.Net on…
Business Growth Summit 2012 in Ankeny on January 31st
A new organization called Above the Line America is hosting a Business Growth Summit in Ankeny, Iowa on January 31, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Summit is located at the FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway in Ankeny.
The day should be a great one. Business owners and professionals will get an opportunity to…
Iowa Startup Fair to Showcase New Businesses
The first ever Iowa Startup Fair is taking place on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 3 to 6 pm. During the fair, new businesses will set up informational tables to showcase thier projects for an audience of business, investment, civic and other community members.
In Des Moines, the Startup Fair locations will be at the…
Does Your Iowa Business Need an Angel?
Iowa entrepreneurs have an opportunity to connect with potential investors at the i2Iowa Investors and Innovators Forum on April 12, 2012 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Business owners and entrepreneurs can pitch their businesses to investors from four tracks which include:
- Life and Bio Sciences
- Information Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
- General Business
Companies can apply online through…
Tips on Negotiating Franchise Agreements
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I saw an interesting post from franchise attorney Michael Webster on the BlueMauMau site on Negotiating Your Franchisee Rights. Some of his helpful nuggets:
- Review the FDD to see if they are using franchise brokers – you may be able to knock something off the franchise fee by asking for the broker’s rebate.
- Budget for professional advice. Hire
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