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…
A service animal is an unclear term in the U.S. because different parts of the law use different terms to describe animals that help their owners by providing either a necessary or useful service. Some of the types of things a service or support animal may perform: The laws provide special exceptions to owners of…
Did you know that finding success in today’s fiercely competitive business landscape requires protection of your ideas, inventions, and brand identity? These intangible assets, known as intellectual property, hold immense value. The benefits of Intellectual property (IP) protection give you the power to safeguard your innovations and gain a competitive edge. From patents and trademarks…
Tax planning can be overwhelming. If you’re wondering what taxes a small business has to pay, which deductions my business can claim, and other similar questions, you’re not alone. One article published by Forbes said, “Of the top ten most burdensome problems small business owners report, four are tax related.” So it is no wonder…
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.
Another company is using my name! We worked with a business owner who had a competitor start a business in a neighboring town using the same name. It was in the same county! The competitor used a different logo but had the name printed on their trucks and offered a similar service. Customers were naturally…
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,…
Free help for Iowa LLC owners—every other year you have to file a biennial report. If you’d like help, join this meeting and I’ll walk you through it. The process takes 10 min or less, so no need to stay on for the whole meeting. However, you are welcome to chat and say hi! Note: The…
