Business Basics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minimize your costs by following these tips.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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