The Iowa Caucus is this coming Monday, February 1, 2016. Many in Iowa claim to be happy when the caucus is over but secretly we like all the attention because Iowa only receives this kind of attention every presidential election cycle. So who is going to win the Iowa caucuses this coming Monday? I am
How Do Presidential Candidates Stack Up on Small Business Issues?
I normally try to avoid political issues and discussion because really it does me no good. I am sure to tick someone off because I have clients who are on both sides of the aisle and some that are not political at all. But since the Iowa Caucuses enjoy first-in-the-nation status, I’ve decided to join
Should Non-Compete Agreements Be Enforceable in Iowa?
People often mistakenly believe that non-compete agreements are not enforceable in Iowa. Sometimes people think that because Iowa is a “right to work” state that means non-competes are not valid or other times people may have “heard” non-competes aren’t valid. Neither is correct. Non-competes in Iowa are enforceable in Iowa under appropriate circumstances.
But recently
2016 Brings 10th Anniversary of Rush on Business
This coming year will be the 10th anniversary of Rush on Business. When I first started the blog I wrote articles 5-6 times per week, worried about my search rankings constantly and did everything I could to get my articles linked with other blogs. I have been one of the fortunate ones in the blogging
Justice Department Delays Web Accessibility Regulations While Plaintiffs Step Up Claims Against Businesses
If you own a business and a website you need to be aware of a substantial increase in claims by disabled plaintiffs and their attorneys regarding website accessibility. The plaintiffs argue that businesses which offer goods and services to the public through websites are public accommodations that must comply with the general accessibility mandate of
Square One DSM Luncheon Features Mike Colwell
Typically you will find the Executive Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives for the Greater Des Moines Partnership asking the questions at entrepreneur luncheons. But this time Mike Colwell will be the one on the hot seat. This will be a great luncheon discussion as Mike will be interviewed by Tej Dhawan (an accomplished entrepreneur and community
Avoid Mistakes in Franchise Process by Digging into the Details
I read an interesting article on Why Some Franchise Buyers Almost Always Make Mistakes written by franchise lawyer Michael Garner. Michael recommends digging into the information contained in Item 20 which consists of the five tables that show the status of the outlets within the system. The article is well worth the read.
My experience
Successful Franchises Continue to Evolve
I found this article from Entrepreneur Magazine interesting regarding several franchises that are now offering delivery (some franchise on this list and others do not). The most successful franchises are continually evolving and adapting their concepts to meet consumer demands.
What about your franchisor? Are they evolving and adapting?
Rush Nigut Again Named to Best Lawyers List
Rush Nigut has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2016 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America© in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Franchise Law. This is the second year in a row Rush has been recognized by the publication.
Since it was first published in
Are Your Company’s Employee Performance Reviews a Waste of Time?
I read this article from Inc. magazine explaining why employee performance reviews are a waste of time and money. While I don’t necessarily disagree, my experience tells me they usually are awful for different reasons. In my opinion, most reviews are not conducted honestly. This leads to problems down the road with employee performance