Insurance Insights
Many Small Business Owners Worried About Tax on Health Insurers
While the Affordable Care Act was designed to make it easier for all consumers to afford the potentially high cost of health insurance, either on policies obtained on their own or through their employers, some small business owners now worry about the ways in which some tax changes might actually affect premiums going forward.
Small Business Administration Issues New Affordable Care Act Guidance
Many owners nationwide may be at least somewhat concerned about the ways in which their small business insurance costs will rise as a result of the Affordable Care Act’s mandates for providing coverage in a number of circumstances. However, the U.S. Small Business Administration recently issued new guidance designed to help ease the transition for many such companies.
June is National Safety Awareness Month – What You Should Know
June has many people thinking about blushing brides, spending more time outdoors, and, perhaps, long days soaking up rays on the beach. It’s also national safety awareness month. This means you need to be thinking about small steps you can take to make your business a safer place for yourself, your employees, and your customers. These are a few safety points you might want to focus on for the coming year.
Protecting Small Business Data From Disaster Situations
Whether a small business is preparing for natural disasters, or system shutdowns and malfunctions, protecting data is essential.
Screen Printers Insurance
Screen printers provide printing services on a variety of materials. They do this through transferring images using ink or other processes such as coating and adhesives. Customers of screen printing businesses include assorted businesses and organizations who want their logo and slogans printed on t-shirts, hats, and the like, as well as individuals who have created original images they want transferred onto fabric gifts.
The Risks of Being a Franchise Owner
The thought of becoming a franchise owner is exciting to many investors – and it offers the promise of big rewards. In many ways, opening a franchise business does pose fewer risks than going it alone and trying to open up a business of your own from scratch. However, that doesn’t mean that owning a franchise business doesn’t pose a few risks of its own. These are a few risks you really need to be on the lookout for before you invest.
Small Business Lending Continued to Rise in First Quarter
The improving economy is likely leading many small business owners nationwide to consider expansion, and many might need to rely upon lending solutions from financial institutions to accomplish these newfound goals. Fortunately, it seems lenders are once again rising to meet that potential need.
Fabric or Yarn Store Insurance
Fabric and yarn stores provide not only different types of fabric and yarn for hobbies, but also other sewing, knitting, and crochet accessories. That includes yarn, fabric, thread, pattern books, crochet hooks, knitting needles, and general crafts like silk flowers, stencils, stamps, scrapbooking supplies and jewelry accessories. Operating a fabric or yarn store can provide you with a rewarding career in a fun environment, but it also poses a number of risks. You run the risk of a customer harming themselves on a sharp crochet hook, employees getting injured while re-stocking shelves, or getting goods stolen from your store. You can protect your business assets by getting fabric or yarn business insurance.
New Bill Could Help Boost Small Business Hiring
Job creation has been stagnant nationwide for some time now and this may be particularly true when it comes to small businesses, but a bill that was recently introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives might help to encourage a new round of hiring, and could particularly help middle class families.
