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Posts focus on information about Iowa business, employment and franchise law.

Author: Rush Nigut is a partner at Brick Gentry in West Des Moines, Iowa. He also contributes to LAWpportunities.

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Recent Posts from Rush on Business

Buying a Business: Do Your Homework Because "Low-Risk" Doesn't Exist
I recently received an email from a business brokerage advertising their services. In the email the brokerage said they have "low-risk" businesses and franchises for sale. While that may make for good marketing - I must…
Don't Expect to "Get Out" of a Franchising Agreement
In this current economic downturn many people will lose their jobs. Many of those individuals will turn to franchising as a form of business ownership instead of opting for another position in the corporate world. …
The Workplace is All a Twitter
Twitter is one of the hottest social networking tools. President-elect Barack Obama even used it during his recent campaign. But is it a good idea to allow Twitter in the workplace? Read my post on IowaBiz…
Rush On Business Honored with Iowa Web Awards
I am excited to announce that Rush on Business has been honored as the Best Business Blog and Best Resource Blog in the Iowa Web Awards for 2008. Since I started this blog in March of 2006, …
Insurance for Employee Lawsuits: Don't Forget to Check Coverage
Good article on IowaBiz regarding insurance for employee lawsuits. Most businesses would be smart to explore this type of insurance coverage, especially in today's slumping economy. I think many small businesses are under the mistaken believe…
Des Moines Franchise Case: All About the Trees
Week one in the Des Moines Franchise Case is in the books. Looks like the trial will last another couple of weeks. In the first week several city council members and officials testified but the bottom line…
City of Des Moines Utility Franchise Tax Trial Begins Today
The City of Des Moines utility franchise tax trial begins today. The following is a summary of the procedural aspects of the case and what is at stake. Initially, the Des Moines had been sued in District…
Get Rid of Performance Reviews? Not So Fast!
UCLA professor Samuel Culbert says to get rid of the employee performance review. But to protect your business I say you better not do that any time soon. Find out why in my post over on…
Rush on Business Interactive Learning Environment Coming Soon - Honestly
It has taken longer than I had hoped but my November goal is to lauch the Interactive Learning Environment for clients and others interested in employment law compliance and training, franchising basics and starting up your business. …
Forum on Franchising This Week in Austin
The ABA's Forum on Franchising is this week in Austin, Texas. Another all-star lineup features an intensive program about learning from mistakes under the new FTC rule. Again, there are several other terrific programs. One of the more interesting talks is about franchising in the…