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General liability insurance

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Starting a business
Regardless of your type of work, you’ll likely need a small business license from your state or local government in order to operate in your industry.
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General liability insurance

Many large companies aggressively protect their trademarks with legal teams. Fortunately, small businesses can rely on general liability insurance if they accidentally infringe on another business's...

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Commercial umbrella insurance
Commercial umbrella insurance can serve as an extra buffer of financial protection if your business exceeds its other forms of coverage. Find out how this policy works.
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Starting a business
Learn what a microbusiness is, the pros and cons of owning one, and key things to consider when starting one.
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General liability insurance
Even if a slander or libel lawsuit is unfounded, legal fees add up quickly. Here’s how defamation insurance protects your business.
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Food & beverage
Food spoilage and contamination insurance is a must for restaurants and other businesses that work with food, but like other policies, it has its limitations.
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Small business insurance
Small business insurance can help you comply with state laws, protect your employees, and win more clients.
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Cleaning services
If you own a business that's responsible for the keys of multiple clients or for an entire building, lost key insurance may be worth investing in.
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Social media marketing
Your small business could be at risk of a costly reputational damage lawsuit even if no harm was intended.
A caution wet floor sign and a man walking by.
General liability insurance
It may be impossible to prevent slip-and-fall accidents completely, but there are steps that you can take to decrease the risk for your business.
A man glancing at another man's laptop screen.
General liability insurance
Familiarize yourself with copyright laws to protect your business and ensure that you are not infringing upon the rights of others.
Two women are shocked by what they see on a phone.
General liability insurance
Even if you are falsely accused of harassment defamation, you might still have to pay your own legal fees. Find out how to respond to a defamation lawsuit in an efficient and cost effective way.
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Food & beverage
Protect yourself and your restaurant in the event of E. coli and norovirus outbreaks with general liability and product liability insurance whether it's your fault or not.
A man in a car spills coffee on himself.
Food & beverage
Meritless lawsuits, like those over the temperature of the coffee you serve, still cost your business money. Prepare yourself for meritless lawsuits with the proper insurance policy.
Man looking at menu in restaurant.
Food & beverage

If your restaurant accidentally uses a trademarked name for an item on your menu, you could be headed for a costly copyright infringement lawsuit. Protect your business by naming your dishes...

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