Selling your business is exciting and scary. The dream of a big check captures many founders’ minds. Sadly, deals often fall through or are far more difficult than necessary. Attorney Matthew Nuzum will explain the process of selling your business.
It’s a common struggle for new business owners who have launched a business. They need customers but their social media channels don’t have many followers, their google listing has no reviews, and there’s nobody to give a referral. If you’re a savvy business owner, you probably also want to start with the most affordable and…
Establishing a strong brand identity is one of the most important actions you can do to ensure success in your business. Why? Because your brand identifies your business with your clients and customers. It’s what they think of as your business, and it’s what they become loyal to. Colors, fonts, customer service, and slogans are…
Once upon a time in a quaint little town, there lived a passionate baker named Emma. Emma had spent years perfecting her recipes and dreaming of opening her bakery. After countless hours of hard work, she finally opened “Emma’s Enchanted Bakery,” a magical little shop known for its delightful pastries and enchanting atmosphere. Emma’s small…
An Iowa benefit corporation is a for-profit corporation with a purpose to help the public, while a public benefit corporation is a charitable non-profit corporation.
Why do we on the Iowa Business Lawyer team care so much about small businesses? Well, small business ownership is in Attorney Matt Nuzum’s genes. Parents play a huge role in their children’s lives, and although no parent is perfect, they influence us in many different ways. In business, a parent can demonstrate upstanding morals,…
Define IP, IP types, and their differences, understand the benefits of IP protection, and discover how to get IP protection. What Intellectual Property Means Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, like inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Just like you can own a physical…
Buying or selling a business can be a great opportunity for both the buyer and seller. Learn about the key risks and make a plan.
A simple business plan gives your idea a much higher chance of success. Use these four steps to make it easy.
Single owner LLCs get special tax status with the IRS. Adding a spouse as a co-owner loses that status, but here are some alternative ways to do what you want.
