Whether you’re just starting your new business, or your company has been up and running for a while, protecting the business you have worked so hard to build is essential. However, in the rush of launching a startup and the day-to-day challenges it entails, many entrepreneurs neglect this step. Here are seven things you can […]
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Many small businesses protect themselves by incorporating. However, companies should also understand how to protect themselves from natural disasters. Forces of nature, like major hurricanes and earthquakes, can have a deadly impact on a small company. It could take weeks, months, and potentially even years for a small business to get back up and running
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Entrepreneurs tend to be optimistic by nature. As the year 2018 ends and 2019 begins, there is ample reason for many entrepreneurs to feel good about the future. The latest signs of an improving economy were strong enough to help persuade the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates recently—for the first time in nearly a
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By Rieva Lesonsky If there’s one thing that’s predictable about entrepreneurship, it’s that it’s unpredictable. In this special series, we’ll help you prepare for uncertainty, minimize risks, and protect your business. Talking about an economic downturn right now might seem like a move only Debbie Downer would make. After all, retail sales are at record
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Identity theft is a serious crime that impacts the lives of over 10 million people each year and the numbers are rising. Although the risk of identity theft is year-round, the holiday season can put both consumers and businesses at a heightened risk. Did you know 1 out of every 20 people is at risk
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By Rieva Lesonsky If there’s one thing that’s predictable about entrepreneurship, it’s that it’s unpredictable. In this special series, we’ll help you prepare for uncertainty, minimize risks, and protect your business. The deadliest fire in California’s history is raging as I write this. But it’s far from the only natural disaster to strike the country
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In partnership with The Hartford By Elizabeth Macauley For many business owners, understanding the difference between what is covered by general liability insurance and what is covered by professional liability insurance can be confusing. This short animated video provides a helpful explanation: Technology | Professional Liability vs General Liability | The Hartford General liability insurance vs.
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In partnership with The Hartford By Eric Vo Risk comes with the territory when you run a small business. Negative cash flow, personnel issues, accidents on your premises, fire or flood—these are just a few of the risks that can disrupt the stability of your business. One lawsuit or catastrophic event can be enough to
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In partnership with The Hartford By Elizabeth MaCauley If your “home sweet home” is also the headquarters of your small business, don’t make the mistake of assuming you can go without commercial insurance coverage. Many owners of home-based businesses don’t understand their risks. Many small business owners who work from home, from consultants to online retailers
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Insurance is important for almost every business, but the sheer number of insurance types available—and the costs associated with them—can be intimidating, especially for new entrepreneurs. All types of insurance are meant to mitigate risks associated with your business, protecting it from legal action and, in some cases, physically destructive events. Accordingly, the best way to
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