Today I will present at the Central Iowa SHRM monthly meeting located at Copper Creek Golf Course on electronic workplace issues. The electronic workplace is all around us. Computers, voice mail, internet, intranet, e-mail, fax machines, laptops, PDAs, videoconferencing, social media, blogs and more are common features in the American workplace. The development of the
Iowa Small Business Financing & Assistance Program
A new program from the non-profit Iowa Foundation for Microenterprise and Community Vitality (IFMCV), will provide a statewide mechanism for Iowa’s microentrepreneurs to connect with community development agencies for assistance. Among the groups spearheading the effort are the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation and the Community Vitality Center (CVC), a policy analysis center based at
Iowa Secretary of State Corporate Biennial Reports Due Today
It’s no April Fool’s joke, the Iowa Secretary of State corporate biennial reports are due today, April 1, 2008. If you have not filed your report be sure to do so today. In Iowa, limited liability companies are also required to file the report. If you file online the cost is $30.00 for the filing
What You Need to Know About Retaliation Claims
Pennsylvania employment lawyer Michael Moore has an excellent post on Five Things Every HR Generalist Should Know about Retaliation Claims. Michael notes that the number of retaliation claims rose 18% in 2007 to a record high, doubling since 1992. His post covers the following areas:
- What is unlawful retaliation?
- What is "Adverse Action" by
Should Employers Allow Employees to Start Businesses?
I read a Des Moines Register article this past week on a young man who is starting a business while employed by another company. According to the SBA deputy director in Iowa this happens frequently. I must say that I greatly admire anyone who has the courage and desire to start their own business. But
Great Business Resources
Ohio business lawyer Terri Rasmussen has an excellent overview of the resources available on the SBA Website. (With a hat tip to Joel Libava on the Small Business Trends Blog for the original post). Terri also refers to a helpful post from Anita Campbell on the Ten Ways Business.gov Helps Your Business.
While I
A Must Read: Cautionary Tale About Partnership
A cautionary tale about partnership from Richard Fox on the Kauffman eVenturing site is an absolute must read. Fox shares how he thought his legal background would protect him well as he created shareholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, voting trusts, special bylaws and articles of incorporation when he entered into a business partnership. But even he was surprised
Rush Nigut Joins Brick Gentry, P.C. Law Firm
Today is my last day with the Sullivan & Ward law firm. This coming Monday I am taking a hop, skip and a jump over to the law firm of Brick Gentry, P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa. This is actually almost literally true as the Brick Gentry law firm is located across the parking lot just to the west
Ten Tips for New Small Businesses
Here’s some great tips for new small businesses. Some terrific advice. The top ten tips as listed:
- Save up as much money as possible before starting.
- Start on a shoestring.
- Protect your personal assets.
- Understand how–and if–you will make a profit.
- Make a business plan, no matter how short.
- Get and keep a competitive edge.
- Put
Interview Tips to Live By
I don’t know a single employer that can’t use some good interview tips. Fortunately for us Ohio Employer attorney Jon Hyman shares how to avoid hidden interview traps and common stereotypes to avoid during job interviews.
These are great posts so be sure to check them out.