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Small business owners need commercial insurance coverage that will keep them, their company, employees, and customers safe and protected.  Understanding the types of business insurance that your company should have means having a trusted partner to help you...

Retirement plans are a strategic component of small business employer recruitment and financial planning.   Small business owners who choose to provide employees with a retirement plan are making a smart choice, as retirement plans help attract and retain...

Retirement plans offer financial security and peace of mind. For participants, retirement planning allows for confidence in retirement and flexibility to meet life’s unexpected turns.  For companies that provide retirement benefits, the advantages are...

Entrepreneurs need to wear many hats - taking on multiple roles - when starting their own business. Finding the right balance and having enough time to handle all of the tasks required can be daunting. Everything feels important and critical, and usually at the same...

Entrepreneurs have options when it comes to financing their small business dreams. Bank loans, grants, and help from family members are all options, but may not do the full job when it comes to providing needed startup funding. As seen in the...

When you are thinking about starting your own business, you have many important decisions to make. One of the most important is to determine how your business will be structured. As seen in the article, Top 20 Web Resources for Business Newbies, there...

You have the idea and the vision for your own business. Now the question comes: "How much money will I need to start a business?" For entrepreneurs who are eager to open the doors of their own company, answering that question requires careful consideration of many...

Nearly every profession has its own personality; artists are creative, accountants are analytical, and sales pros are persuasive. What about entrepreneurs? If you have been wondering about what traits make for good entrepreneurs or whether you have what it takes...

When you are starting your own business, you want to get the best advice from knowledgeable partners who can guide you to profitability and success. You want to gain insights, access to resources, and trusted counsel from people who have worked...

Entrepreneurs are proud of their success in no small part due to the myriad challenges they must overcome to make their dreams a reality. For women entrepreneurs, the challenges are magnified.  Women face the traditional “boys club” mentality prevalent in...