May 25, 2016
Purchasing worker’s compensation insurance brings with it a two-fold advantage: If one of your employees is injured on the job, the costs of his or her’s lost wages and medical expenses will be paid. In exchange, the employee cannot sue you for negligence....
May 20, 2016
On the surface, skipping an hour-long lunch break seems like an ideal way to be more productive and focused, and an estimated 67 percent of American workers agree. However, whether you are an employee or the boss, there are several compelling reasons to step away from...
May 12, 2016
The attractions of running a business out of your home are compelling. The flexibility and convenience of a home-based operation cannot be denied. But before you quit your current office job or make a financial commitment, it’s important to take the time to reflect on...
May 6, 2016
As a busy entrepreneur, you may often find yourself wondering how you can continue to juggle a seemingly endless number of balls successfully. Keeping the lights on and your customers coming back is a full-time job in itself that hardly leaves you with much bandwidth...
Apr 27, 2016
Sure, insurance protects you against loss, theft, the ravages of natural disaster and injuries to your workers that happen on the job, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. You will probably be amazed and surprised to learn about some of the off-the-wall policies...
Apr 20, 2016
Small business insurance comes in many shapes and sizes. More than just workers’ compensation and protection against theft, property damage and liability, it can be tailored to your company’s unique needs. Let’s say that you have a business that makes extensive use of...
Apr 13, 2016
When you are just starting your business, you probably have millions of questions. One of them should be whether you should establish it as an LLC or as a corporation. Now is the time to understand the differences and do what best fits your needs. Let’s start with...
Apr 8, 2016
Tax time is never enjoyable, particularly if you are a small business owner. However, taking full advantage of all of the deductions to which you are entitled can minimize at least some of the sting. Give Uncle Sam his due, but be sure you don’t short-change yourself...
Mar 30, 2016
You have the drive, a blueprint for the necessary capital and perhaps even the location. You’re dying to put your energies into an up-and-coming business opportunity that might just answer a need that customers didn’t even know they had. Just be sure that you don’t...
Mar 23, 2016
You’ve worked hard to purchase strong, comprehensive insurance for your business because you know that it is as important as are the brakes on your car. One day, it might well be the safety net that saves you from the disaster of property damage, theft, injury or...