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The Marketplace Fairness Act is one that should be intimately familiar to many small business owners, particularly those that tend to handle a lot of transactions made online. The law in its original form provided an exemption specifically for smaller companies with fewer revenues, but a new version of it in the U.S. House of Representatives may be more problematic.

Inventory management is one of the most important functions in businesses today. That’s why it’s a good idea to get a handle on the best practices available today for effective and secure inventory management. These are a few practices you need to be aware of as you make plans for the upcoming year and beyond.

Animal hospitals are responsible for a wide range of services, including medical services, immunizations and check-ups, surgical procedures and dentistry services, along with grooming and other services provided. Your animal hospital may accept pets like dogs, cats and birds, or livestock such as pigs, horses, cattle, sheep, goats and chickens. Naturally, your biggest business risks are related to the services you provide, making professional liability crucial. To cover this and other risks, get business insurance to protect your business.

Millions of small business owners are now facing a number of new decisions about the ways in which they are able to connect with current customers or clients and potential ones as well. However, new data suggests that many of them don’t exactly like their options when it comes to the online world.

Small business owners have come to rely heavily on all kinds of technologies when it comes to managing all their vital information; everything from contact information for customers or clients to vital data needed to help the company run. But when those systems crash, it can be disastrous unless businesses have plans for how to deal with these issues.

Small business owners nationwide likely have a number of concerns on their plates with regard to how all aspects of their lives are going as a direct result of the amount of time they have to devote to their companies. However, for the most part, these entrepreneurs remain relatively upbeat about how things are going for them personally and professionally.

The iPad is an incredibly useful tool for work – especially for small business employees who are always on the run. As more and more businesses and employees are turning to tools, such as the iPad for work, the potential risks and rewards of doing so are getting a good bit of the spotlight. Here are a few things to consider.

With Congress now back in session for another fall season, there are a number of areas on which federal lawmakers may choose to focus. And while there is no shortage of areas where their attention could be justifiably devoted, some industry experts think that when it comes to domestic issues, it might be wise to start looking into ways to help small businesses.

Home improvement stores carry everything someone would need to make home repairs or even commercial property repairs. This includes plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, appliances, hand and power tools, supplies for yard work and gardening, flooring, doors, windows, toilets and sinks, fixtures, paint, and many more supplies and accessories. While you can have a lucrative business selling home improvement supplies, you are also at risk for shoplifting, theft and a number of liabilities. Protect your business from these and other risks with home improvement store insurance.

Home improvement stores carry everything someone would need to make home repairs or even commercial property repairs. This includes plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, appliances, hand and power tools, supplies for yard work and gardening, flooring, doors, windows, toilets and sinks, fixtures, paint, and many more supplies and accessories. While you can have a lucrative business selling home improvement supplies, you are also at risk for shoplifting, theft and a number of liabilities. Protect your business from these and other risks with home improvement store insurance.