Business Planning

Trying to decide between making a product fast, good or cheap can be difficult. Here's how to accomplish all three.

Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.

A workers' compensation settlement covers several costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' compensation settlement process.

A stock purchase agreement outlines the sale of company stock to buyers. Here's how to create a stock purchase agreement, along with a helpful template.

Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.

Commercial car insurance deductibles work just like personal auto insurance deductibles. Learn about collision and comprehensive claims deductibles.

Your brand's name is the foundation for all your future marketing and sales communications. Follow these tips to make it the best possible brand name.

Businesses rebrand for various reasons, including growth and new market outreach. Learn how to begin rebranding and what rebranding mistakes to avoid.

Small business owners are constantly pulled in different directions. Follow these time-management tips to maximize your effectiveness.

You shouldn't cut corners when it comes to business insurance. Here are ways to reduce your insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage.

Your business needs intellectual property insurance if you hold patents or trademarks. Learn what intellectual property insurance covers.

Commercial liability auto insurance covers the same types of liabilities as personal auto insurance, but the policy is for commercial vehicles.

Learn how much Grubhub really costs restaurants and what it brings to the table.

Projection mapping is a great way to impress customers and brand your business, but you should look into the legal implications first.

Insurance risk is the probability of an adverse event that causes an insurance claim. Learn how business insurance risk is assessed and how to lower it.

Cyber and data breach insurance cover data breach costs, but cyber adds more protection. Learn how to choose the right insurance for your business.

Coinsurance for small businesses helps cover property and business assets, so the insurer knows there's adequate coverage. Here's how it works.

Surety bonds act as a legally enforceable guarantee that help small business owners secure third-party contracts. Learn how they work.

Workers' compensation has tax implications that every employee and business owner should understand. See our guide.

This guide explains OSHA and the regulations it sets for workplace safety and employee health. Learn how your small business can comply with OSHA.

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Being a franchisee has its perks over starting a brand-new business, but you still need capital. Here are three ways to appeal to investors.

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.

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.