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Do you have bad credit? If so, this article on how to qualify for a franchise loan even with bad credit may interest you. But please don’t be offended when I say I hope you don’t get the loan.
The number one reason I see for business failures is the lack of sufficient capital. I have…
My most recent post on Love Contracts received some link love from the Wall St. Journal and Law.com’s Legal Blog Watch. It’s nice to get a little recognition now and then from the heavyweights.
Be sure to check out employment lawyer Mark Toth’s blog that was the source of my post. He has one…
Mark Toth of the Manpower Employment Law Blog has an interesting post on "hooking up at work" and whether love contracts are a good idea. This is where co-workers sign a contract in order to protect the company and the employees involved against sexual harassment or other discrimination charges. Mark says he doesn’t think the agreements are necessarily a…
Tomorrow’s BIZ networking luncheon features Jonni Tonnemacher, a CPA specializing in fraud detection services. Learn how to identify fraud in your business and implement controls to prevent fraud from occurring.
I have not heard Jonni talk previously but the topic is fascinating. It is downright scary how much fraud occurs in business. Don’t be…
I am frequently involved with the purchase and/or sale of a business. Often the purchaser discovers the business through a business broker. In the Des Moines area, it seems as though several of the business brokers convince prospective buyers to make an offer before seeking legal advice or reviewing the basic terms before the offer is signed. (i.e. price, financing terms…
In his new blog, Marc Ward of the Dickinson Law Firm, sets out some key changes to the new Iowa LLC Act. One important issue to remember is that by default under the current law, Iowa LLCs are member managed unless unless the articles of organization or the operating agreement provides for management by manager(s). …
Former general counsel and small business owner, Anita Campbell, offers sage advice in her post on the Build a Solo Practice Blog about how to write a better contract . What is the better contract in Anita’s view?
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) and FranNet have teamed up to offer an online training course for those interested in franchising.
The free online course on franchise basics provides three key sections that examine more than 10 essential areas relating to franchising, including Whether Franchising Right for You and How to Choose the Right …
Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends shares her thoughts about how to avoid the contract from hell on the Build a Solo Practice site.
As a former general counsel and now a small business owner, Anita has been on both sides of the fence when it comes to contracts. According to Anita, here are some things…
Teri Rasmussen of the Ohio Practical Business Law Counsel blog has gathered some excellent resources for those who are interested in pursuing a franchise to start a business.
Thanks to Teri for referring to a couple of my blog posts but I also recommend checking out the Small Business Administration’s consumer guide to buying…