Starting a business is exciting……and also a little scary. There are lots of steps new business owners need to take and be aware of. One of those steps is getting the business set up with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR). Here are some helpful hints from IDR to hopefully...
One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is not charging enough for what they sell. Too many entrepreneurs use simple math to figure out how much to charge for their product or service. They decide to compete on price by charging as little as they can get away...
Have you noticed the sales tax rate you are charged may sometimes be 6% and other times 7%? The differing rates occur because many cities and counties in Iowa impose a 1% local option sales tax (LOST), in addition to the state sales tax of 6%. Some Information about LOST LOST...
Season 7 had a lot going on; didn’t they all? Episode 13 was “The Seven” and at its heart was George’s name for his first born. “Seven Costanza” – it’s a great name for a boy or a girl. While that may be a subject for another day,...
The Office of Advocacy has published a study examining the challenges holding back small innovators. Small Innovative Company Growth—Barriers, Best Practices and Big Ideas: Lessons from the 3D Printing Industry identifies 11 barriers that range from the individual level (e.g., academic debtload) to the systemic level (e.g., the reliable exchange of...
“The Shower Head” debuted on February 15th, 1996 – the same day the Cleveland Browns (the original Browns, who are now the Ravens, not these new expansion Browns – still with me?) said goodbye to Bill Belichick – pre deflate and spy-gate and whatever other gates he’s pulled. ...
“You may have something there, George” “The Chaperone” was the first episode of season 6. I’m sure you all remember its debut on September 22, 1994. Hard to believe its already been 20 years since this classic. We have Jerry dating Miss Rhode Island,...
Pulled from a Venture School Lean LaunchPad Lecture, this article sheds some light on common mistakes, or "landmines," around accessing key resources, activities and costs. The Lean Business Canvas looks at both the revenue and expense side of the startup. The goal is to generate substantially more revenue than expenses....
“The Frogger” episode which aired during the ninth season of Seinfeld, featured the likes of Slippery Pete, Shlomo, and - who could forget - The Lopper ; whom we never actually got to see. This particular episode offers viewers a number of different scenarios beginning with Elaine eating antique cake, Jerry dating a...
Meet Kristin Kenney, technology and startup attorney at Polsinelli and co-founder of theAthena League. As part of a national law firm that focuses on entrepreneurs not only in Kansas City, but also St. Louis, Chicago, and Denver, she serves a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. She provides legal counsel...
