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Are Protection Plans and Extended Warranties Actually Worth It?
Being self-employed, it’s important to make sure we’re spending our money on things that will help grow our business. Do warranties and protection plans fall under this category… Read More
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Infographic: Small Businesses & Obamacare Survey
Earlier this year, eHealthInsurance surveyed small business employers to find out how much they know about Obamacare. See the results here… Read More
The Health Benefits of Standing Desks
Sitting for long periods of time can create serious risk to your health. Here are some ideas to help you take a stand for your health… Read More
Six Ways to Save on Small Business Health Insurance
Here are six new ways to get the most from your small business health insurance… Read More
Working Past the Retirement Age in America
It’s no secret that retiring at age 65 is getting tougher and tougher for many senior citizens. But is free enterprise truly a young man’s game… Read More
Is Your Business Protected with the Insurance You Actually Need?
An overview of the the types of business insurance that small businesses might need, including property insurance, professional liability insurance, disability insurance, and business interruption insurance…. Read More
5 Tips to Help Small Businesses Avoid Credit Card Fraud
Five tips for businesses of all sizes to keep in mind as they navigate through the economic climate in 2013 and beyond… Read More
Infographic: Are Small Businesses Prepared for Natural Disasters?
Did you know that 74% of American small businesses do not have a disaster preparedness plan? Find out more in the results of a recent survey on this topic… Read More
5 Health Insurance Options for the Self-Employed
Explore some of the options currently available to obtaining health coverage for yourself as you start or grow your business…. Read More
Obamacare & The Self-Employed
eHealthInsurance gives us a breakdown of the three key things that small business owners today should know about health reform in 2014… Read More
4 Insurance Options For The Self-Employed You May Not Have Considered
If you’ve found yourself looking for self-employed health insurance alternatives, you might want to consider one of the following four options…. Read More
The Cost of Individual & Family Health Insurance for the Self-Employed
As self-employed individuals, we can find ourselves with the responsibility of covering our own health benefits. See how the latest trends may affect your business… Read More
Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Disaster
The actual disaster is only half of the equation. Recovering is the other. Take some advice with lessons learned from a Texas food vendor who discovered first-hand how to deal with insurance companies during disaster recovery. … Read More
Business Insurance: Are You Protected from a Natural Disaster?
Does your business insurance coverage include protection against natural disasters? You may want to review your policy with some of these thoughts in mind… Read More
Video: Making Sure Your Business is Prepared for Natural Disasters
Insurance expert Ray Sprague takes some time to share how small businesses should prepare for natural catastrophes… Read More
One Business Travel Insurance Tip You Can’t Afford Not to Consider
Most business travelers realize they should get business traveler insurance in the case of flight cancellation and lost materials, however, that may not be enough to protect your business… Read More
What the Affordable Care Act Means for Your Business
“Obamacare” is the law, the law is Obamacare, and you need to start preparing for 2014 when the major provisions of the law go into effect. Get help with these tips… Read More
Insurance Options for the Home Based Business
Many home business owners are under a mistaken belief that their existing insurance policies automatically protect their home businesses. Not always true. Learn your options here… Read More
A Primer on Property Insurance for the Self Employed
Do you need business property insurance? When you can count your assets on one hand, then it is essential that you protect them against injury or loss…. Read More
Health Savings Accounts For The Self-Employed
HSAs pair low-cost, higher-risk healthcare coverage with tax-free savings accounts for medical expenses. Learn how to make them work when you are self-employed… Read More
Buying a Business? Don’t Forget the Insurance!
Preparing to buy a business? There’s really only one thing that you need to know: get the insurance you need before it’s too late. Learn more about business insurance…. Read More
Making Sense of the Small Business Health Care Tax
With all of the controversy surrounding the new Affordable Care Act, small business owners may well be left wondering what it means for them. Find out for yourself. … Read More
INFOGRAPHIC: How Dictation Software Can Make You More Productive
Can dictation software make you more productive? Of course!… Read More
4 Key Tips When Buying Business Insurance
As your business becomes more successful, the risks of operating without proper insurance increase. Buying business insurance? Learn 4 great tips now…. Read More
Insurance: The Easy Way To Prevent A Bad Business Loss
In order to ensure that your business isn’t undermined by an unpredictable event, you need adequate insurance to protect yourself and your company. Specifically, what you need is… Read More
Types of Insurance That Small Business Owners Can’t Live Without
Without sufficient insurance, a fire, theft, accident, illness, or lawsuit could potentially destroy your business. Learn what types of insurance every business should carry…. Read More
5 Traps And Mistakes to Avoid When You Are Self-Employed
So many people are attracted to the self-employment life, but the self-employed face many challenges. What are they, and how can you avoid them?… Read More
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Shopping for Health Insurance
When you are self-employed and you are shopping for health insurance, consider these 7 questions to help you make a smart decision… Read More
PODCAST: How Small Businesses Can Save on Health Care
How Small Businesses, Freelancers, and the Self-Employed Can Save on Health Care … Read More
INSURANCE GUIDE: Life Insurance Tip Sheet For The Self-Employed
One reason you started a business is to provide for your family. Life insurance therefore is practically a necessity when you are self-employed. Here’s why, and what to buy… Read More
The 7 Most Important Things a Sole Proprietor Needs to Know
Find out what a member of The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute, and an entrepreneur of 40 years, considers vital for you to know… Read More
E & O Insurance for the Self-Employed, Freelancer, Independent Contractor, and Entrepreneur
Errors and Omissions Insurance is professional liability insurance that protects individuals providing advice or specialized services from complaints of negligence. Learn more now…. Read More
The 5 Most Important Types of Insurance When You Freelance Or Are Self-Employed
When you’re the owner of a small business—insurance can look like a luxury. But it’s not. Here are the 5 types of insurance you need most… Read More
INSURANCE GUIDE: Liability Insurance For The Self-Employed
By neglecting to insure your business you are risking not just your income and your livelihood, but also your assets and your ability to earn money now and in the future…. Read More
INSURANCE GUIDE: Do You Need Disability Insurance?
For the self-employed, an injury that disrupts your ability to work can be devastating. Here’ what you need to know about disability insurance… Read More
VIDEO: Disaster Preparedness for the Self-Employed
If a natural or other disaster was to strike your business, would you be ready? In this video, Steve shares some thoughts of experts on how to prepare for emergencies… Read More
INSURANCE GUIDE: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for the Self-Employed
If you’re self-employed, then there’s a way to ease the strain of healthcare costs: Health Savings Accounts. Learn how to make an HSA work for your business…. Read More
The Backup Plan
What do you do when you work for yourself and you have to miss some work for health reasons? You better have a backup plan… Read More
5 Ways To Reduce Your Health Care Costs
With health care costs continuing to rise, is there any way to keep you costs down? You bet. Here are 5 great ways… Read More
When You Are Self-Employed, What Insurance Do You Really Need?
There are a lot of insurance choices when you own a business. Which do you really need? Find out here… Read More
The Self-Employed: Group Health Insurance or Individual Coverage?
If you’re a self-employed business person, then you need to know about Individual and family, vs. small business/group health insurance options…. Read More
Five Health Insurance Terms You Must Know
Every industry seems to have its own special lingo, and health insurance is no different. Learn about key terms within the health insurance industry…. Read More
When You Work For Yourself, Health Insurance Is Not A Luxury
When you work for yourself, when you are a freelancer, independent contractor, or are self-employed, health insurance is a necessity, not a luxury, consider…… Read More
Top 6 Ways to Reduce the Risk in Your Business
What do the best small business owners have in common? One thing is that they reduce their risk to the extent possible, for example… Read More
4 Types of Health Insurance Plans for the Self-Employed
The many choices available when shopping for health insurance when you run your own business can be overwhelming, but it need not be. Here’s how to look at 4 main choices… Read More
4 Steps To a Successful Insurance Claim
When you are self-employed, you never want to make an insurance claim, but if you need to, here are some secrets to making a successful one… Read More
Preparing for the Worst When You’re Self-Employed
Are you prepared to deal with a catastrophe happening to your self-employed business? If not, learn important lessons now…. Read More
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