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  When your company is structured as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), its a good idea for the operating agreement to detail what happens with each member’s ownership upon death. Keep in mind that being…
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  Please outlive me. That’s how many spouses feel: they’d rather not be the one left behind. Since we just never know what our next chapters of life hold, estate planning is important—and marital trusts…
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  Mix-ins. Enhancements. Coffee. The Dirty Shirley. There’s a lot to keep up on in the business of alcohol sales, including, interest in ready to go drinks. Read on for some of the latest trends…
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  Mortgage bankers and brokers can both help home buyers secure loans. Both are typically required to secure bonds to guarantee applicable laws are followed. The primary difference between mortgage bankers and brokers is: mortgage…
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  Experts caution small business owners against thinking they can save money by administering a company sponsored retirement plan without expert help. Similarly, companies who have long sponsored retirement plans might be overly complacent and…
Read Moreabout 401k Plan Sponsorship: Going It Alone?

  If you don’t understand the fees associated with your company sponsored 401k plan, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, some retirement plan experts say that not knowing and evaluating plan fees is the…
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Colonial Surety Introduces ‘The Notary Package’ to Ensure Protection in the New Era of Tech-Driven Notary Work   New offering is the first of its kind to include E&O and Basic Cyber Liability Insurance   The…
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  Inflation. Interest rates. Supplies. Hiring. Recession. Infrastructure. What to bid. There’s more and more to figure out and juggle every day as small and mid-size construction firms face forward. Is growth possible? Here are…
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  The last few years have certainly taught us that agility is not just a buzz word. Who really knows what the future holds, but, with the “r word” in the air so much these…
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