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20 Businesses You Can Start on the Cheap
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 21, 2023

Starting a business doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars. Here are 20 you can launch with $500 or less.

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How to Build Business Momentum With Limited Resources
By Chris Porteous | February 21, 2023

Learn how to create a successful business momentum strategy when you don't have all the resources of a large enterprise.

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Guide to the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2023

Filing for workers' compensation can be a lengthy process. Learn more about each step involved.

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Business Accommodations for Customers/Clients with Hearing Impairments, Vision Impairments, or Other Disabilities
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023

An outline of ways and legalities of complying with ADA standards.

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What Does Commercial Auto Insurance Cover?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

Commercial auto insurance is critical for businesses that operate vehicles and have employees driving for work purposes. Here is what you need to know.

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Insurance Deductions and Expenses for Small Businesses
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

This guide explains which insurance costs are deductible from small businesses' tax bills.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Data breaches, viruses and cybercrimes can easily cripple a business. Here's what you need to know about cyber insurance to protect your online assets.

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The Insurance Claims Process and How to File
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

An insurance claim is required for you to receive any money for your loss. Here is how to file one.

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Lawsuits on the Rise: Small Businesses Need EPLI
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

Learn why and how your small business should invest in employment practices liability insurance.

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What Is Excess Liability Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Excess liability insurance is extra coverage that kicks in once an underlying policy hits its limits. Learn how it works and what it covers.

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What Is a Surety Bond?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

Surety bonds act as a legally enforceable guarantee that help small business owners secure third-party contracts. Learn how they work.

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What Is Business Interruption Insurance?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

Business interruption insurance is a policy, clause or endorsement that can help you if an unforeseen event shuts down operations. Learn how it works.

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What Is Risk in Business Insurance?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

Insurance risk is the probability of an adverse event that causes an insurance claim. Learn how business insurance risk is assessed and how to lower it.

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Requirements for Keeping Paycheck Records
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

Employers keep paycheck records to comply with federal and state laws, complete tax returns, and use in audits. Here's what you need to know.

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What Is Tail Insurance in Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Tail insurance is a policy endorsement that lets you file a claim after a policy's term ends. Learn how tail coverage can protect your business.

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When Is Auto Insurance Tax Deductible?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Auto insurance can be tax deductible when you use your vehicle for business. Learn what you can write off and how to find the best tax strategy for you.

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What Is Subrogation in Insurance?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 21, 2023

Subrogation lets an insurance company recover money for insurance claims from a third party. Learn how subrogation works in various insurance types.

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What Is Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

If a lawsuit targets a firm's directors and officers, directors and officers insurance protects their personal assets. Learn how D&O insurance works.

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Understanding Data Breach vs. Cyber Liability Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Cyber and data breach insurance cover data breach costs, but cyber adds more protection. Learn how to choose the right insurance for your business.

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What Is Intellectual Property Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Your business needs intellectual property insurance if you hold patents or trademarks. Learn what intellectual property insurance covers.

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Commercial Car Insurance Laws by State
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

What are your state's requirements for commercial auto insurance coverage? Learn what you and your business need to do to avoid penalties.

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What Is Fiduciary Liability Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Fiduciary liability insurance protects a business from claims that a benefits plan was mismanaged. Learn what fiduciary liability insurance covers.

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Funding Woes, Be Gone: 5 Ways to Minimize Your Start-Up Costs
By Mike Berner | February 21, 2023

Minimize your costs by following these tips.

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Don’t Set Foot on a Plane for Business Without Knowing This
By Skye Schooley | February 21, 2023

Business travel is back, but it's not the same as before. Here are six things you need to know before you hop on your next business flight.

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The Game-Changing Business Lessons You Can Take From Emmy Nominees “Ted Lasso,” “Ozark” and More
By Skye Schooley | February 21, 2023

Business leaders can find surprising lessons in their favorite Emmy-nominated TV shows.

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You’ll Fail as an Entrepreneur if You Don’t Know These Stats
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Data can inform entrepreneurs' decisions about their companies' direction. Learn recent statistics that can help you prepare your new business for success.

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Drunk on Money? Why Alcohol Is the Celebrity Investment Du Jour
By Nicole Fallon | February 21, 2023

More celebrities are investing in alcohol brands than ever before. Here's why – and what you can learn.

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The Must-See Business Movies of the 2010s – and What You Can Learn From Them
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

From The Big Short to Jobs, here are some of the best business movies from the 2010s and what you can learn from them.

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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.

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The One Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make on Small Business Saturday
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

Learn ways to best promote your business for Small Business Saturday.