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General liability insurance may seem like just another expense. It’s not. Of the many types of small business insurance available general liability insurance is the most important. Forbes magazine ranks it as number one insurance need for businesses, saying “Every business, even if home-based, needs to have liability insurance.” Their article also gives a nice [...]
Is general liability insurance what you need? Or is a professional liability policy the way to go? Let’s explore… Practically any business benefits from having a general liability insurance policy. But some professions run a higher likelihood of really needing to use their insurance, chief among them architects and engineers. General liability insurance protects your [...]
Small Business funding may seem like a crapshoot, but there are ways to improve your odds. How can you narrow your financing focus? Funding is a critical consideration for almost every small business. But what is the right type of funding for you? It can be hard to know; as StartupNation.com puts it, “people often [...]
Leap Year is recognized again as an exceptional original web series. Season Two of the Silicon Valley web drama series, Leap Year, created by Hiscox, was selected as a 2013 Webby Award Honoree in the Online Film and Video category of Branded Entertainment. Leap Year is the story of five friends who lose their jobs [...]
When sending a client to collections backfires professional liability insurance can help. For small businesses, an unpaid invoice or outstanding receivable can be the difference between a great month and a lean one. Too many accounts receivable could even push your business into insolvency. For these reasons many business owners use a contract, collect an [...]
Poker’s unofficial rules of conduct give players an edge when they’re playing, and can also work to give you an edge in the game of business. Several weeks ago, we brought you a couple of tips on how you can apply the rules of poker to running your small business. Our research into poker revealed [...]
As a small business owner your time is valuable. Use these tips to be well on your way to social media mastery. In January The Wall Street Journal and Vistage International surveyed 835 small business owners to ask how effective four social media networks are in contributing to company growth. The question “Which network has [...]
Whether your clients require you to have Professional Liability Insurance or not, this coverage can come in handy for projects that run into problems. Starting a small business is inherently risky. Having professional liability insurance reduces the risks you face in delivering services, letting you focus on business development and delighting customers. What is professional [...]
Hiring the wrong person can be disastrous for a small company. So, it’s critical that you get it right. It’s always a big moment when a small business owner hires their first employee. Having an extra pair of hands can help your business to really grow and, by taking some of the everyday tasks off [...]
This entry is part 14 of 14 in the series Hiscox Authors Series for EntrepreneursPoker players use many unofficial rules of conduct to give them an edge in the game. These same principles can be applied in your small business, giving you an advantage over your competition. Entrepreneurship and poker. The two seemingly have little [...]
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