Many startups perceive insurance as a luxury, shelving it until they are further along in the company’s lifecycle. However, any business serious about sustainable growth should not postpone this decision. There is always a risk is involved in the process of starting and growing a company. Having adequate insurance is key to the success of […]
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Best Small Business Insurance Companies 2022 – Top 10 Cheapest
Every small business owner needs protection in the form of quality insurance for any unexpected emergencies. The right insurance policy can protect your business from potential lawsuits and fines from damaged property. If you get into an accident while driving a business vehicle, your personal insurance policy won’t cover the claim. You need to examine […]
The Side Hustle — What It’s All About and How to Get Yours Going
What’s all the fuss about the side hustle? It’s certainly not a new concept to have another income stream in addition to your primary job. Have you ever heard of moonlighting? The great thing is that anyone can start a side hustle anytime. In fact, over 45% of Americans say they have a side hustle, and nearly 1/3 of […]
Four Tips to Make Your Accountant Love You
It’s a great idea to make yourself into a client that your accountant loves to see. You may help lower your accountant’s stress levels by being a model client, and also make your own tax season easier and less stressful. What can you do to make sure your accountant is always happy to see you? […]
How to Find the Best Small Business Insurance for Your Business
The average claim for a customer injury or property damage is about $30,000. If a claim leads to a lawsuit, then it can cost upwards of $75,000 to defend and settle. With that information, most small business owners would agree that small business insurance is a priority. No business is too small to be sued, burglarized or damaged by […]
Where to Find Your Next Great Employee: Top 10 Sources for Talent
Need help finding your next employee? Great news, small businesses have never had more options when it comes to recruiting and hiring employees. Today you can use both the traditional print and grassroots avenues of sourcing candidates as well as a host of digital recruiting tools. Each tactic has its place, but which ones are best […]
The New Stimulus Act: 15 Big Changes That Will Impact Your Small Business
A new coronavirus relief bill was passed by Congress and has been signed into law. If you run a small business, here are 15 things you need to know about it. 1. There is another round of PPP. Who is eligible? The bill authorizes approximately $285 billion for another round of the Paycheck Protection Program that’s […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Branding for Small Business
Branding is an essential component of small business marketing, but its importance can sometimes be lost in the midst of all the other priorities of running a business. Factor in branding’s long-term outlook as well as the challenges of measuring its impact in the short run, and it can be tempting to leave it to the […]
Online Reputation Management: Why It’s Important and How to Protect Yourself and Your Small Business
Your business’s good reputation is one of its greatest assets. It differentiates you from the competition, and customers will pay a premium to do business with a reliable company they can trust. In the past, a business’s reputation was established over time by word of mouth. Today, thanks to the Internet, reputations can quickly rise […]
What Does Cash Flow Mean in Business and How Much Cash is Too Much Cash?
Every small business owner knows that cash is king. Keeping cash flowing is critical to the survival and eventual success of your business. So, yeah, cash flow—as documented in your cash flow statement—is very important for a business. But wait…is there such a thing as having too much cash? Believe it or not, there is such a thing, and […]
