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Product Liability Insurance: What It Covers, Who Needs It

Product liability insurance can help protect your business if a product you make or distribute hurts someone.

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Lisa Anthony, Rosalie Murphy

Business Property Insurance: What It Is, Which Businesses Need It

You should have commercial property insurance if you have equipment, store inventory or own or rent property.

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Rosalie Murphy, Hillary Crawford

What Is a Surety Bond? How They Work, Where to Get One

A surety bond is a way of ensuring that a business makes good on its obligations when it's hired to do a job.

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Amrita Jayakumar

How Much Is General Liability Insurance?

General liability insurance costs depend on industry and business size, but can be $50 per month or less.

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Rosalie Murphy

How to Get Business Insurance: What You Need, Where to Buy It

Identify your risks, get several quotes and choose the option with the best coverage at the best price.

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Rosalie Murphy, Randa Kriss

Employment Practices Liability Insurance: Does Your Business Need EPLI?

Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) covers the cost to defend or settle employment-related lawsuits.

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Priyanka Prakash

Key Person Insurance: What It Is, How It Works

Key person insurance can help your company survive the death or disability of the business owner or a core employee.

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Priyanka Prakash, Rosalie Murphy

Builder’s Risk Insurance: How It Works, Where to Get It

Builder’s risk insurance covers property and construction materials during a construction or renovation project.

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Rosalie Murphy

Inland Marine Insurance: What It Covers, How to Get It

Inland marine insurance covers your business’s materials or equipment while they’re in transit or stored off-site.

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Rosalie Murphy

What Is Business Interruption Insurance? What It Covers, How to Get It

Business interruption insurance can reimburse you for lost income while you rebuild after theft, fire or disaster.

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Tina Orem, Rosalie Murphy

What Is Business Liability Insurance?

Liability insurance covers legal fees and settlement costs in case of lawsuits. Businesses may need several types.

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Rosalie Murphy

No-Doc Business Loans: Is One Right for Your Business?

No-doc business loans may reduce paperwork and speed up approval, but you’ll likely pay more in interest and fees.

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Randa Kriss, Ryan Brady, CFP®

Startup Business Insurance: What You Need, Best Options

Startups need a few types of insurance to protect their cash, board members, executives and customer data.

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Rosalie Murphy

The 23 Most Profitable Businesses in 2024

Looking to start your entrepreneurial journey? Review our list of the most profitable small businesses for inspiration.

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Randa Kriss

How to Open a Cafe: The Ultimate Guide

Learn about writing a business plan, funding your cafe, hiring and more.

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Jacqueline DeMarco

Excise Tax: The Ultimate Guide for Small Businesses

An excise tax is an extra tax added to certain products or services. Learn what this might mean for your business.

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Nina Godlewski

SBA Loan Credit Score Requirements: What You Need to Qualify

Although requirements vary, you'll typically need good credit to qualify for an SBA loan.

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Randa Kriss

SBA Line of Credit: What It Is and How to Get One

The SBA offers multiple lines of credit for business owners who need short-term working capital.

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Randa Kriss

How to Start a Business as an Immigrant

Explore types of business entities, registration, funding, visas and more.

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Sally Lauckner

Startup Funding: What It Is and How to Get Capital for a Business

Startup funding can come from your own personal savings, family and friends, loans, investors, grants and more. But there are trade-offs to each.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®