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Before Taking Your Company Fully Remote, Cross These 5 Legal Items Off Your To-Do List
When do we physically go back to work? The answer remains unclear. In a post COVID-19 world, individuals who have been working from home might return to an office that looks vastly different and follows entirely new safety guidelines. And for some remote workers, there might not be a physical office to return to. Major corporations...
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 in place. Startups are in special need of protection from lawsuits because just one catastrophic event could be more than...
3 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Business Insurance
Many entrepreneurs are the “big picture” people among us; they have that rare combination of dreamer and doer. As such, most of the calls I get from entrepreneurial clientele is after they have started up their new business and, as it grows, they realize they are going to need some sort of insurance policy. Insurance...
Business Insurance Essentials for New Entrepreneurs
You have always been a dreamer. Now that you’ve graduated from college, you put your dreams into motion and started your own business. At this point, you have a great idea, an excellent team and the capital you need to set up shop. Now, it’s all about protecting yourself, your workers and your business with...
The 3 Key Factors That Influence Business Insurance Rates
Business insurance is essential to a properly functioning company. It can protect you when accidents occur, as well as give you peace of mind that you’re covered at all times. If your business insurance rates are rather pricey, you’d probably like to know how to lower them. The following are some factors that will influence...
6 Activities Your Business Needs to Insure
Every business has different insurance needs. No matter the type of startup you’re involved with, you’re going to need to insure yourself. The insurance fees and the depth of coverage may vary, but even a basic insurance plan can safeguard you from being sued and being held financially accountable. The following are the types of insurance...
5 Types of Business Insurance and Why You Need Them
Insurance facilitates banking, and in many cases, you simply cannot get the finances you need to start and run your business without the right types of business insurance or coverage. Consider the following scenario: A restaurant owner likely depends on customer revenues to keep his or her business afloat. What will happen if a restaurant...
Workers’ Compensation Policy: Can Your Business Afford It?
For both small and large businesses alike, workers' compensation insurance can often account for the majority of insurance premiums each year. Every state has mandated requirements for employers and many states, like Pennsylvania, for example, afford employers common law defenses in exchange for carrying a compulsory workers' compensation policy. Still, many employers (incorrectly) approach workers' compensation insurance from...
7 Myths About Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Many small business owners dread the thought of investing in workers’ compensation insurance. As a business owner, it’s important to analyze expenditures to ensure your decisions are as cost-effective as possible. If your company is also an employer, however, workers’ compensation insurance is one decision that has likely been made for you, as most states...