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When a city or state government increases the minimum wage, small business owners have no choice but to comply. How are minimum wage increases affecting small businesses?

Follow these tips for a smooth, pain-free filing process this year.

Projection mapping is a great form of advertising. However, it's important to understand the associated legal issues.

Without this coverage, your business could risk paying millions of dollars in legal battles.

Contracts, lawyers and collections agencies are a few places to turn when you have clients who won't pay their invoices. Even better is to prevent the problem in the first place.

Here's comprehensive guide to all your questions about SBA loan default, forgiveness and the SBA Offer In Compromise.

A mistake in fiduciary responsibility could result in a lawsuit. Protect your business with fiduciary liability insurance.

A mistake in fiduciary responsibility could result in a lawsuit. Protect your business with fiduciary liability insurance.

HR regulations are always evolving, and businesses need to monitor them to stay compliant. Here are some common compliance challenges many businesses face today, and how you can overcome them.

A hold harmless clause says you're not responsible for another party's losses. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

There's more to a loan than paying your monthly installment. Look for these hidden terms and fees a lender might include in a loan agreement.

Anyone in a professional service can be accused of negligence. Having the right insurance in place is crucial.

If you operate a small fleet, you may be required to adhere to new regulations.

Business owners must be aware of payroll liabilities or they'll face repercussions from employees, payroll services and the IRS. Here's what you need to know.

Employers have distinct responsibilities for payroll taxes. Learn how to calculate payroll taxes and comply with payroll tax rules.

If you're driving without appropriate coverage, you can be ticketed and fined. Find out your state's requirements for commercial auto coverage.

You have several tax strategies to consider for your business vehicle and insurance deductions. Learn what you can write off for auto insurance, mileage and more.

Employers keep paycheck records to meet state and federal storage requirements. Here's how to manage and store records that pertain to payroll.

Compliance is critical if your business relies on credit cards, but you need to know what the rules are and who makes them.

There are certain tax implications for workers' compensation that every employee and business owner should understand.

Small businesses have a lot to think about when dealing with immigration. Here is what you need to know about hiring immigrant workers and finding qualified applicants.

These bonds can help small business owners secure contracts with third parties. Learn how they work and how to tell if you need one.

Workers' compensation rates stem from various factors, including industry risk, claims history and payroll costs. Here's what you need to know about workers' compensation, and how to keep costs down.

Regular internal payroll audits may help you avoid external ones. Here's how to conduct them.

Malpractice insurance is a critical policy that all those working in the medical industry should have.

These are the different types of insurance you need or may want as a contractor.

Employers are required to submit multiple payroll forms to the IRS. Be sure you're filing the right forms correctly to avoid costly fines.

Following proper etiquette in customer communications will build trust and loyalty.

Cutting ties with a shareholder isn't simple, but it can be achieved through these five steps.