On August 5th, Wallet Hub released its 2019’s Best & Worst States for Health Care. After comparing each one on factors such as cost, accessibility, and outcome, the state that ranked the best overall was Minnesota, followed closely by Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The states that fared the worst? Alaska, North Carolina, and Mississippi. Sadly, solopreneurs know … [Read more...]
To most people, RV life is all about travel and relaxation. It doesn’t cross their mind that living in a mobile home exposes you to accidents, breakdowns, theft, and even catastrophes. Since an RV doubles up as a vehicle and also a home, insurance will be among the top expenses. However, there are five ways you can make RV insurance more affordable and save a coin; Get … [Read more...]
The world today is far more connected than it once was. A better-connected world means opportunities for better-paying jobs and better education in other countries are no longer as difficult to find as they used to be. Given that the cost of air travel is now at record lows, more and more people today are living their lives as expats. There are more expats and migrants today … [Read more...]
With all kinds of legal, functional, technological security mechanisms in place, no business is absolutely secure from fraud. In fact, according to ACFE’s report in 2016, businesses lose an estimate of about 5% of their revenues to fraud each year. From employee theft and embezzlement to misappropriation of funds, there is a myriad of deception that requires the close … [Read more...]
To be a successful entrepreneur, we all know how hard we have to work if we are to realize our business goals and ambitions. But what happens if your health fails? Here we take a look at the work of an attorney and the valuable support they can provide in the event of needing to make a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance, (SSDI) or long-term disability. First, … [Read more...]
While laws may be made with good intentions, the fact still remains that complying with them can be a real challenge for large businesses, let alone small ones. Yet, as the saying goes, “ignorance is no excuse”. To help small-business owners be better informed, the team at Fletcher Day has listed four legal traps into which small businesses could fall. “Free Software” There’s … [Read more...]
Any type of move can be quite stressful, as well as money- and time-consuming. However, when talking about relocating a business, no matter if it’s big or small, the situation becomes even more complicated. Basically, no matter what your line of business is, you are sure to experience some downtime during the move, which can have some serious consequences on your business … [Read more...]
Starting a business is no small endeavor and needless to say, you probably have a sizeable investment in your new company. Before launching, it is vital to understand that no one is going to be there to protect you against losses, so all the right insurance coverages should be in place from day one. However, as important as it is, money is just the beginning of the losses you … [Read more...]
It’s important that new business owners take protecting their company seriously. There are plenty of people in the world that take great strides in trying to disable new businesses. It’s your responsibility, as a new business owner, to protect yourself, your company, and your employees from potential harm. Here are four ways you can start working to protect your … [Read more...]
So you just accepted an exciting project from a new client, and you can’t wait to get started. But they required a copy of your certificate of insurance before you can begin work. You ask yourself, “What is a Certificate of Insurance? Why do I need one?” A certificate of insurances is a business tool that provides proof of your small business insurance. Make sure to be ready … [Read more...]
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