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Landscaping
How to start a successful landscaping business from the ground up
To set your landscaping business up for success, you need to size up the competition, find your niche, set a budget, and more.
Insurance professionals
How to build an insurance agency business plan
A thoughtful business plan provides a roadmap for building a successful insurance agency. Here’s what to include in yours, from objectives and product offerings to your target market and financial...
Insurance professionals
What to do when your client wants to cancel a policy
Insurance cancellations are a fact of life for every agent. Here’s how you can keep them to a minimum – and what to say when a customer wants to cancel.
Construction & contracting
How a builder’s risk insurance policy can protect your business
Builder’s risk insurance protects construction companies, contractors, and subcontractors from losses caused by damages to buildings in progress. See if this short-term property insurance policy can...
Insurance professionals
5 rock-solid reasons to choose a career in insurance
Even if you don’t find insurance the most fascinating topic, choosing a career as an insurance agent pays off in abundant job opportunities, the chance to use a wide variety of skills, and other...
Insurance professionals
How to market an independent insurance agency
Marketing for insurance agents can include everything from polishing your website to sponsoring a community event. Find the methods that work best for your agency and your clients.
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Starting a business
Landscaping
How to start a successful landscaping business from the ground up
To set your landscaping business up for success, you need to size up the competition, find your niche, set a budget, and more.
Insurance professionals
5 rock-solid reasons to choose a career in insurance
Even if you don’t find insurance the most fascinating topic, choosing a career as an insurance agent pays off in abundant job opportunities, the chance to use a wide variety of skills, and other...
IT consultants
How to start an IT services business
Researching competitors, finding funding sources, and protecting yourself with contracts are just a few of the steps you should take when you start an IT services business.
Human resources and hiring
Human resources
Employee vs. contractor: How to make the right choice
While employees and independent contractors both complete work for your business, they have two different roles in your organization. Find out whether you should make your next hire an employee or a...
Commercial auto insurance
6 driving safety tips for businesses with employees
If your employees are involved in a car crash, you may be liable for their medical costs as well as those of other people injured in the crash.
Workers' compensation insurance
What to do after an employee is injured at work
It's critical for business owners to know how to handle employee injury incidents correctly. Otherwise the employer may be fined or penalized for breaking the law.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
7 common social media mistakes for small businesses
Using the wrong platforms, posting too much information, and ignoring customer reviews are just a few of the missteps that businesses often make on social media.
Business best practices
How to choose the best social media platforms for your business
The best way to use social media depends largely on the type of business you run. Learn how you can benefit from six different social media platforms.
General liability insurance
Libel vs. slander: What’s the difference?
It’s important for business owners to know the difference between slander and libel and how to protect themselves from both risks.
Money management
Money management
How unsecured and secured business lines of credit help small businesses
Having a business line of credit is a great option for companies who need capital quickly, but there is a difference between a secured and unsecured line of credit.
Money management
What happens if you can't make your business loan payments?
If you find yourself unable to pay back a business loan, follow these tips to stay in the good graces of your lender and get back on track.
Money management
Why alternative lending could be right for your business
The variety of options in the alternative lending market make it possible to get a very suitable loan for your business.
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Food & beverage
Food and Beverage Business Insurance
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Professional services
Professional Services Business Insurance
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