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Consulting
Consulting businesses face a variety of risks. Here are seven common insurance policies that consultants should consider to keep their business protected.
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Construction

If a crack forms in the wall of one of your buildings or another issue becomes evident, clients will often look to your construction company for compensation. Learn who can be held liable, and how...

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Freelance
The gig economy has been on the rise for years and that means that there has been a rise in gig worker insurance to protect one’s business.
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Finance & accounting

The number of small businesses in the U.S. has increased rapidly over the last several years. As a result, the demand for bookkeepers is also on the rise. For many small businesses, working with a...

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Small business insurance

Landlords often require business owners to carry commercial lease insurance. Learn why you may need to purchase tenant insurance before signing a lease, and the types of coverage you may need to...

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Cleaning services
Getting your cleaning business bonded and insured can lower risks and help you grow your business. Learn what you need to do, and how much it will cost you.
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Home-based businesses

Selling baked goods from your home offers enormous flexibility and autonomy. However, similar to a traditional small business, you'll still need to get insurance for protection against the many types...

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Photo & video professionals
Insuring your film equipment is a smart and affordable way to protect thousands of dollars of gear that often moves from location to location.
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Auto services
Garage keepers insurance and garage liability insurance cover different risks in the auto services industry. You may need both policies to financially protect your business.

Growing a business

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Finance & accounting

The number of small businesses in the U.S. has increased rapidly over the last several years. As a result, the demand for bookkeepers is also on the rise. For many small businesses, working with a...

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Growing a business

A referral program can help you turn your existing customers into active promoters of your business and partners in your success. Regardless of your type of business, every satisfied customer is a...

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Growing a business
Many small businesses don’t survive natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tropical storms. The time to get ready for a hurricane is long before the season starts.

Starting a business

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Freelance
The gig economy has been on the rise for years and that means that there has been a rise in gig worker insurance to protect one’s business.
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Growing a business

A referral program can help you turn your existing customers into active promoters of your business and partners in your success. Regardless of your type of business, every satisfied customer is a...

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Food & beverage
Proper safety is critical to running a successful food and beverage establishment. Learn how to obtain a food handlers card for yourself and your small business employees.

Freelancing

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Freelance
The gig economy has been on the rise for years and that means that there has been a rise in gig worker insurance to protect one’s business.
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Human resources & hiring

For most small businesses, having a reliable team of employees is essential. But instead of hiring employees on a full-time basis, you might find that contingent workers, or temporary employees, are...

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Photo & video professionals

Photographers often need liability insurance and equipment coverage to work at weddings. Though you can purchase coverage for a one-day event, you may want a year-long policy if you frequently shoot...

Data security for small businesses

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Business interruption insurance

As the saying goes, "time is money," and when data breaches and other issues stand in the way of doing business, they can add up to real dollars lost. Find out how business interruption coverage in...

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IT & technology professionals

Miscommunications, data breaches, and poor business protocols can lead to costly lawsuits for information technology consultants. Reduce your risk by protecting yourself with errors and omissions...

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IT & technology professionals
Every tech startup faces business risks, from funding issues to legal troubles. Here are some of the most common startup business risks for tech companies and how to protect against them.

Human resources and hiring

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Workers' compensation insurance

Workers' compensation covers the costs of work-related injuries and illnesses, like medical bills and lost wages. Here’s how workers’ comp insurance works, and what you need to know as a business...

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Human resources & hiring

For most small businesses, having a reliable team of employees is essential. But instead of hiring employees on a full-time basis, you might find that contingent workers, or temporary employees, are...

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Employment practices liability
When you suspect that an employee has been stealing from your business, there are a few best practices you can utilize to prepare and respond to this situation.

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Insureon videos
Technology business insurance protects IT and other tech companies from unexpected lawsuits and other risks. It can be required by state law or in client contracts.
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Insureon videos
Cleaning business insurance protects janitorial services and other cleaning companies from unexpected lawsuits and other risks. It can be required by state law or in client contracts.
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Insureon videos

In this video, hear directly from Jennifer Cromly, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Customer Segmentation, on why Insureon is proud to support small businesses with affordable insurance...

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