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Tips and Resources to Scale Your Small Business

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“Every business has different startup costs, but they all have one thing in common: having a financial cushion,” says Bob Marshall, the business growth and strategy executive for the Small Business Development Group at Wells Fargo Bank. You need to know what your costs will be and whether your business is scalable.”

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A Freelancer’s Guide to Business Insurance: What You Need to Know

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As a freelancer or independent contractor, you may think your business is too small to need insurance. Client contracts sometimes even require you to have freelance business insurance. General liability insurance for freelancers This is the most common insurance that small business owners purchase.

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: An employer’s guide

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Take a deeper, more comprehensive look at the CARES Act with our recent webinar, “Opportunities for Small Businesses,” hosted by Insperity’s Tom Himmer, vice president of customer development. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Eligibility.

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What are fringe benefits? What employers need to know

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Whether you’re a small business or a larger company, you want to do what you can to attract and retain top talent. By creating a thoughtful fringe benefits package, you can start to address those wants and not break the bank. Offering competitive pay is but one way to accomplish that, but there are other things you can do.

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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

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Being held liable for years’ worth of back wages and penalties could easily cost you and your business hundreds of thousands of dollars per incident. And if you think insurance can shield you from such expenses, think again. Staying compliant.

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Don’t Let Rising Health Care Costs Sink Your Business

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Health care costs, already a significant drain on many small businesses, may increase further following the U.S. The central question of the case examines the individual mandate, which is set to go into effect in 2014 and will require most Americans to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. Shopping Around.

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How to Choose an Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

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There are several types of retirement plans that your small business could potentially offer; each functions differently and carries different benefits. 401(k) is the most well-known retirement plan available to any business. Step 2: Research the options. Step 5: Get an expert’s opinion. an employee assistance program provider.

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