Major league baseball teams have not exactly been known for their employee relations over the years. But the Boston Red Sox are an excellent example of how treating employees the right way can pay big dividends.
Read attorney Jay Shepherd’s post on Division-leading employee management to find out why.
Due to a fantastic baseball season as the coach of nine year olds the posts have been few and far between the last couple of months. (I routinely write at night and it’s been tough to fit it all in). I’ll resume more regular posting very soon. Frankly, I am flattered by the number of
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision in Gross v. FBL Financial Services. The Court ruled that a plaintiff bringing a claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) must show by a preponderance of the evidence that age was the "but for" cause of the employer’s adverse employment decision, and
I am proud to be one of the authors of How Business Gets Done: Words of Wisdom By Central Iowa Experts. Thirty-two experts from Central Iowa have collaborated to share their best practices on a variety of subjects including marketing, leadership, accounting, and legal. It’s a great desk reference for any entrepreneur.
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Whether you are starting a business from scratch or buying an existing business you should consider setting up a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) before you actually sign any agreements or documents relating to your new venture. To the extent possible, avoid signing any contracts, loan agreements or leases in your personal name. In
Looking for money for your business? Check out the entrepreneurial resource guide from Biz. The guide explores and explains grants, loans and assistance programs.
I am excited to speak at the Biz on How To Choose the Right Business Structure for Your Business. The presentation is June 17th at 11:30 a.m. The admission fee
According to the Wall Street Journal, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores agreed to pay $11.7 million to settle two class action wage lawsuits.
According to the Department of Labor and industry experts, it is believed that 70 percent (or more) of businesses are out of compliance with wage and hour laws. How can your
From time to time I enjoy featuring a business law blog worth reading. The San Diego Small Business Law Blog from Joseph Dang is definitely one to check out. Although the blog is centered on California law, Joseph has a number of general posts that are helpful to any small business owner.
In particular, I encourage
The Iowa House and Senate recently passed legislation to give consumers a private right of action for fraud claims. Previously Iowa was the only state in the nation that did not provide such a right to its citizens.
Consumer advocacy groups say there are too many exemptions under the bill, which is expected to
One of the best things about blogging is the great people I have had the opportunity to "meet". One of my favorites is a franchise consultant and blogger from Cleveland, Ohio named Joel Libava. The Franchise King and I share a passion for helping prospective franchisees obtain information to properly research franchise opportunities. I have read
