Courses, Templates & Legal Guides to Help Your Business Succeed
Browse our collection of free and premium resources designed to help business owners navigate legal, financial, and operational challenges. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, there’s something here for you.
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W2 vs. 1099: Navigating Employee Classification
1099 Contractor or W2 Employee? Learn about how new rules affect your business. In March of 2024 the Department of Labor changed the way we decide if a worker should be a contractor or an employee. Make sure you’re compliant!
What it’s Like to Sell Your Business
Selling your business is exciting and scary. The dream of a big check captures founders’ minds. Deals often fall through or are far more difficult than necessary. Matthew Nuzum, a business and technology attorney, talks about the process and answers the most frequent questions.
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The Startup Workbook: Build a Business That
Starting a business is exciting, but full of risks. The difference between thriving and barely surviving comes down to how well you plan from the start. This free workbook helps you focus on what really matters: getting your financials right, managing risks, and building a business you’ll enjoy running for years to come. Skip the fluff and guesswork–use this practical guide to lay a solid foundation, stay profitable, and avoid the common pitfalls that sink too many startups.
Free Trademark Guide
Protect Your Brand and Grow with Confidence. Take the guesswork out of protecting your brand! This free trademark guide gives you everything you need to understand how trademarks boost your business, avoid common mistakes, and navigate the registration process with ease. Inside, you’ll get a clear 8-step plan, a handy flowchart, tips on choosing the right name, and insights on when to DIY and when to call in an expert. Whether you’re just starting or growing fast, this guide helps you lock down your business identity before someone else does.
Online Courses
Essential Contracts for Iowa Contractors
Protect Your Business. Get Paid. Stay Compliant.
Running a contracting business in Iowa without solid contracts is a recipe for disputes, delayed payments, and legal headaches. This course gives you the tools and knowledge to protect your business, get paid on time, and avoid costly mistakes.
You’ll master how to use contractor and subcontractor agreements tailored for Iowa law, understand mechanic’s liens, and sidestep common insurance pitfalls. With easy-to-follow videos and ready-to-use templates, you’ll be confidently handling residential and light commercial projects like a pro without paying thousands for custom legal work.
Mastering Business Contracts for Entrepreneurs
Confidently Read, Negotiate, and Manage Contracts Without a Law Degree
Contracts shouldn’t feel like a trap or require a lawyer every time you see one. As a business owner, knowing how to read, negotiate, and manage contracts is key to protecting your business, avoiding costly mistakes, and closing better deals.
This course gives entrepreneurs practical, easy-to-understand guidance to take control of contracts, whether you’re hiring, partnering, buying services, or signing your next big client. You’ll learn how to spot red flags, negotiate terms, and know when to push back (or call in legal help). With hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you’ll move from guessing to confidently handling agreements that support your success.
Avoid Legal Disasters at Company Parties & Offsite Events
Protect Your Business While Keeping the Fun: A Practical Guide for Employers.
Company parties and offsite events are meant to boost morale, not trigger lawsuits, HR nightmares, or damage to your reputation. Yet every year, businesses face sexual harassment claims, alcohol-related incidents, injuries, and discrimination complaints, all from events that were supposed to be “just for fun.”
This course gives you practical steps to protect your business before, during, and after your next holiday party, team-building retreat, or offsite gathering. Learn how to set clear boundaries, manage alcohol responsibly, prevent harassment and discrimination, and avoid social media mishaps while keeping the event enjoyable for everyone.
If you’re an employer, manager, or HR professional, this course is your insurance policy against preventable legal risks.
How to Evict Successfully—On Your First Try
The Step-by-Step Guide for Iowa Landlords to Avoid Delays and Get Results
Evictions are stressful enough, don’t make them worse by getting thrown out of court over a technicality. In Iowa, even though the law favors landlords, one small mistake can force you to start over, costing you weeks, or even months, of lost rent.
This course is designed to help real estate investors, property managers, and first-time landlords successfully handle evictions without unnecessary delays. We break down exactly how to serve notices, file correctly, and present yourself in court so you can get it right the first time.
With clear instructions, downloadable forms, and insider tips, you’ll avoid common pitfalls and stay in control of the process. Many landlords have used this proven method to quickly and legally remove problem tenants.
