Business Basics

Clothing stores are popular businesses that appeal to varied niche audiences. Learn how to start a clothing store online or in a brick-and-mortar building.

A business needs specialty insurance for items not covered by ordinary homeowners or automobile insurance. Learn if your company needs more insurance.

Tail insurance is a policy endorsement that lets you file a claim after a policy's term ends. Learn how tail coverage can protect your business.

While standard business insurance policies protect your business, when extra coverage is needed, you'll obtain a rider. Learn how riders work.

A 7702 plan, also called a Section 7702 plan, is a privately issued stand-alone life insurance policy. Learn how it differs from typical retirement plans.

Here are the best tools for conducting market research.

You've asked your customers to buy local and you should too. Here's why your local B2B purchases have a positive ripple effect on the SMB community.

You don’t go into business planning to get out — but you should. Find out why an exit strategy is important and why you need two strategies.

The future of construction looks good, especially for those in home, commercial or infrastructure. Here are six tips for success within the industry.

Professional negligence is when an industry professional doesn't properly fulfill their duties, leading to damage or harm. Learn how to avoid lawsuits.

A cyber insurance risk assessment finds the systems and assets most at risk of cyberattack. Learn about cyber insurance and how risk assessments work.

You don't need a ton of cash to launch a business. Opportunities abound to become a business owner with less than $500. See business ideas and pro tips.

A key component of an insurance policy is restitution for those who have a claim against you. Here’s how indemnity insurance provides that.

Healthy business debt is often necessary for growth. Learn how to distinguish good and bad business debt and determine a healthy debt amount to carry.

Insurance endorsements are a way to broaden or narrow coverage on an existing insurance policy. Here's how insurance endorsements work for your business.

Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.

Whether you are making a toy or a rocket, a BOM helps you accurately manage and oversee resources and identify materials to reduce wasteful spending.

Should you buy or lease the company car? Here are the pros and cons of each to help you weigh which is best for your needs.

If a third party gets hurt at your workplace, they can sue you. Here's how to protect your company.

Employment practices liability insurance protects your business from past or current employee lawsuits. Here’s how EPLI works.

Business owners should ensure their employees understand the workers' compensation claims process. Learn what's entailed and how the claims process works.

Find out what you must do before starting a business, from writing a business plan to getting the proper insurance.

A subscription site is easy to start and can offer big rewards. Follow these steps to build a loyal member base.

Make sure to take all the deductions possible for your business insurance expenses. Here is how to stop paying too much in taxes.

Female entrepreneurs own 42 percent of American firms. Check out this list of women-led companies and some great resources for small business owners.

America lags behind other countries in return-to-office rates. Instead, employees are still working from home. See the data.

Learn more about some key steps you must take in order to start a successful cannabis brand.

Silicon Valley is home to some of the most powerful investors in the nation. Check out this list of some of the most well-known investors in the Valley.

Consumers value honesty, fairness, quality and service. Build buying confidence by showing your customers how trustworthy your brand is.

Workers thrive in cultures that encourage support, personal growth and open communication. Here are some tips to achieve that culture.