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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation
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If your business has employees, nearly every state requires you to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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Workers’ Comp and Taxes
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

This guide describes how receiving workers' compensation affects taxes.

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How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

A workers' comp settlement covers a number of costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' comp settlement process.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Exemption?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

This guide explains how workers' compensation exemptions work and to which employees these exemptions may apply.

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14 Ways to Save Money on Business Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

You shouldn't cut corners when it comes to business insurance. Here are ways to reduce your insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage.

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What Is Professional Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | March 24, 2023

An insurance policy that service-related businesses need is professional liability insurance. Learn about what it covers and protects against.

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Do You Need Product Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | March 24, 2023

Product liability insurance is needed for businesses that make, sell or distribute products. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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What Is a Loss Payee on an Insurance Claim?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | March 24, 2023

The loss payee has the first-in-line legal rights to an insurance claim payout. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Handle a Business Lawsuit
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2023

Business owners are vulnerable to lawsuits. Learn common lawsuit types, as well as how to handle a lawsuit, deal with insurance, and protect your company.

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What Is General Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | March 24, 2023

General liability insurance is a policy your business should have. Here is what it protects against.

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Workers’ Comp Insurance: How Much Do You Need?
By Max Freedman | March 24, 2023

Almost every state requires businesses to have workers' comp insurance. Consider these factors to determine the right amount for your business.

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Contractor’s Guide to Insurance: What You Need and What It Costs
By Max Freedman | March 24, 2023

Our guide lays out what you need to know about the different types of insurance for construction contractors.

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How to Work with Your Spouse Without Filing for Divorce
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2023

Family businesses can be great when everyone gets along. Here are tips to navigate working with your spouse without killing each other.

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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

The manufacturing industry is changing as next-generation VR and AR become readily available.

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The 4 Biggest Challenges of Starting a Business (and How to Overcome Them)
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Starting a business is a difficult endeavor. Learn the biggest challenges that come with entrepreneurship and how to overcome them and find success.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Sometimes stress can be a good thing, but when there's too much of it, stress can be a monster. Here's how to alleviate it within your business.

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A/B Testing to Zapier: The ABCs of Running Your Own Business
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

Being in business means understanding business jargon. Find out the meaning of more than 100 important business terms.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | March 23, 2023

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

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Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
By Chad Brooks | March 23, 2023

Unique resources for veteran-owned businesses. How to start, find funding and gain customers. With tips from successful veteran business owners.

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Preparing Your Business Should the Worst Happen
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Various types of disasters can be catastrophic for a business. Learn how to protect your business and handle a disaster if it strikes.

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What Is OSHA Compliance?
By Max Freedman | March 23, 2023

This guide explains OSHA and the regulations it sets for workplace safety and employee health. Learn how your small business can comply with OSHA.

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Movin’ on Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn’t Have to Suck
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Use an office relocation as an opportunity to streamline and improve operations. Learn how to make your office move a success.

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The Case for Canceling (Almost) All Meetings
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn how creating a meeting policy that eliminates or restricts company meetings can benefit your business in many ways.

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Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Australian professor George Elton Mayo’s human relations theory can help your company build more productive and effective teams.

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Looking for Business Insurance? 10 Questions to Ask a Prospective Broker
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 23, 2023

Business insurance is critical – and complex. Learn how to vet a reputable broker who can help you decide which risks to insure against and for how much.

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How to Be an Inspirational Leader
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Want to become a more inspirational leader? Here is what you need to do.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | March 23, 2023

Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.

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How to Start a Clothing Store
By Dave Thomas | March 23, 2023

When you want to start a clothing store, you must develop a solid plan of action. Read our tips for opening your own clothing store.

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How to Easily Implement a 5S Program for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

A 5S program consists of sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain. Learn how to implement a 5S program, boost efficiency and eliminate waste.

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9 Business Lessons From the Music of Hamilton
By Shari Weiss | March 23, 2023

Hamilton changed Broadway – and can change how you approach business too. Learn the lessons entrepreneurs should take away from the musical's hit songs.