Legal & Insurance

Running a small business means addressing a variety of legal issues successfully. Learn about the common legal issues in business, how to start on the right foot – and stay there – when it comes to legal protection.

It doesn’t matter whether you have an online business or a traditional brick-and-mortar one; every small business owner needs liability insurance.

As a small business owner, you need to consider the risks that are involved with doing business – and then do something about it.

Many small business owners would love to offer health insurance benefits to their employees but feel that the cost of offering such coverage would be prohibitive. The truth is that affordable small business health insurance does exist.

Business owners have to keep track of many details in order successfully run their business. One of the aspects of business ownership that should be at the forefront of their minds is that there are many legal issues in business.

There was a time when business deals were solidified with a handshake. Not anymore!

A good lawyer is an important component of any business, big or small. His/Her knowledge can help you to negotiate through the complex legal and financial maze of your business - and also help you to avoid any speed bumps along the way.

In today’s economy, having a good healthcare plan for your employees is critical to retaining them. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the FSA and HSA – two commonly confused health plans.

If you are planning to start a business, it is essential that you know the laws pertaining to different aspects of your proposed venture. Failure to do so can result in serious problems and land you in financial or legal trouble.

Contracts are a very important part of your small business. They secure your business and any deals and agreements related to it. Many small business owners are not too fond of business contracts, as they do not want to offend their clients. But your insistence on using contracts shows your professionalism - and goes a long way toward protecting all parties involved.