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Barbara Weltman on Business Insurance

On this segment of "The Pre W. Smith Show," Small Business Trends columnist Barbara Weltman talks with Jeff about the insurance coverage options your small business needs to consider. Listen to the conversation on the...

byJeff Sloan

June 16, 2022

5 Legal Must-Haves for E-Commerce Businesses

After an e-commerce business incorporates or forms an LLC, it’s time to review a small business checklist. There are essential items every e-commerce business needs, such as filing for business licenses and an employer identification...

byDeborah Sweeney

February 7, 2022

6 Types of Business Insurance That Protect Small Businesses

Why do small businesses need insurance? The answer is protection. The right insurance coverage helps protect your business and acts as a safeguard against potential risks and losses across a wide range of scenarios including...

byMyCorporation

October 20, 2021

WJR Business Beat: What This Summer’s Storms Taught Us About Insurance Coverage (Episode 288)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks with Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance Group about what this summer's storms taught us about the importance of the right insurance coverage. Tune in to the Business Beat, below,...

byStartupNation

September 13, 2021

A Summer Of Storms In Michigan Has Made Business Income Interruption Insurance A Must

In early August, on one particular Wednesday, thunderstorms raged through southeast Michigan for hours – I remember well because our 1.5-year-old was awoken by every loud rumble of thunder – leaving more than 900,000 DTE...

byMichael Spath

August 30, 2021

Ask the Experts: Michael Spath, Shay Berman, and Greg Packer on StartupNation Radio

On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff discusses small business funding before speaking with StartupNation's subject matter experts: Kapnick Insurance Group's Michael Spath, Digital Resource's Shay Berman, and AccessPoint's Greg Packer. Tune in to...

byStartupNation

August 21, 2021

There’s No One Way to Pick an Insurance Broker (But Here’s a Cheat Sheet)

To start or run a small business, an entrepreneur has an incredible number of tasks to check off, the biggest being getting paid customers through the door or clients to sign on. With such an...

byMichael Spath

August 18, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Small Business Insurance is Mission Critical (Episode 266)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff chats with Michael Spath, client executive and small business advisor at Kapnick Insurance Group and StartupNation's insurance expert, on the importance of small business insurance for entrepreneurs. Tune in to...

byStartupNation

July 29, 2021

Ask the Experts: Meet Our 3 New Subject Matter Experts on StartupNation Radio

On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to StartupNation's new subject matter experts: Shay Berman of Digital Resource, Greg Packer of AccessPoint and Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance Group. Tune in to the...

byStartupNation

July 24, 2021

Business Owner’s Policy: Why Your Startup Needs This Type of Insurance Now

Like many industries, the insurance world has its own language, with a glossary full of acronyms that routinely spill out of an agent’s mouth: GL (general liability), E&O (errors and omissions), EPL (employment practices liability),...

byMichael Spath

July 20, 2021

General Liability Insurance: Protect Your Small Business

Like most homeowners who rely on their homeowner’s insurance to cover their liability in the event of an accident or some other unforeseen liability, many businesses rely on general liability insurance for the same type...

byNav

March 14, 2021

4 Insurance Considerations for Your Home-Based Business

Starting and running a home-based business offers many benefits: decreased commute time, increased flexibility, and lower overhead costs, to name a few. However, when building or transitioning to remote business, several areas require extra attention....

byDanish Yusuf

January 6, 2021

What is Cyber Insurance, and Does My Startup Need It?

Startups typically rely on innovative ideas and technologies to disrupt and revolutionize their respective industries. However advantageous, this reliance on technology also has its drawbacks. Most startups can expect to have severe exposure to cybercrime...

bySean X Cummings

November 30, 2020

5 Smart Tools All Remote Entrepreneurs Need in Order to Succeed

In the age of startups, most of us know working at home isn’t just a privilege — it’s a necessity. After all, most of the world’s biggest companies didn’t start in a board room or...

byHaden Kirkpatrick

March 13, 2020

Don’t Let These 5 Sneaky Startup Expenses Break Your Budget

The budget is one of the most important components of your startup's business plan. An in-depth knowledge of your cash flow and expenses will allow you to make more informed decisions and manage your business...

bySimon Slade

March 1, 2020

How to Start and Fund a Coffee Shop

Coffee shops are a hot commodity, with a market value estimated at over $45 billion. America runs on caffeine, which all but ensures a demand for the product. Not only that, but a coffee shop...

byChris Motola

September 29, 2019

What is Public Liability Insurance, and Does My Startup Need It?

Not taking the time to understand public liability insurance can often lead to serious financial consequences for new entrepreneurs starting a business. Here, we provide a simple overview of this type of insurance policy in...

byBernadine Racoma

December 18, 2018

Do I Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance If I’m Self-Employed?

Workers' compensation insurance: the three words that give many employers a sudden anxiety attack. There are plenty of things to worry about beyond just the costly nature of this mandatory insurance coverage, including compliance, audits, independent...

byReuben Dourte

October 21, 2018

7 Types of Business Insurance Your Startup Might Need

From the beginnings of any startup, there is always exposure to risk no matter what industry you’re in. Even before you hire your first employee, your business can be liable without the right insurance plan...

byCaleb Burley

October 18, 2018

When Insurance Will (and Will Not) Cover Your Side Hustle Property

Around 44 million Americans have taken up what's known as a side hustle. The number of people getting these extra jobs to supplement their income includes about 40 percent of all millennials in the U.S....

byRebecca Wessell

October 11, 2018