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Surety Bonds 08.10.2022

Mortgage Banker vs Mortgage Broker?

  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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Mortgage Banker vs Mortgage Broker?
Surety Bonds 08.09.2022

The Notary Package

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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The Notary Package
Contract Surety 08.05.2022

Time to Push Forward?

  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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Time to Push Forward?
Contract Surety 08.04.2022

Recession? Work Smart

  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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Recession? Work Smart
Court Bonds 07.28.2022

Financial Security: Family Trusts

Trusts can be a useful way to protect and distribute assets to family members. Here is an overview of the advantages of establishing a trust. For a trust to achieve it’s goals, you’ll also need…
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Financial Security: Family Trusts
Court Bonds 07.28.2022

Guardianship: Are There Alternatives?

  Though sometimes necessary, going to court to set up guardianship for loved ones who can no longer reliably make decisions for themselves can be difficult, and painful. Court involvement makes the matter public, and…
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Guardianship: Are There Alternatives?
Contract Surety 07.28.2022

Cash Flow…

  These two four letter words are top of mind for most construction businesses, most days. Success requires getting a grip on the payment problems that can be crippling to contractors. According to pros, the…
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Cash Flow…
Contract Surety 07.28.2022

Running The Business: Data Please

  Construction industry experts observe that running the business smoothly might not always require amassing more and more data (and tech tools). Instead, leaders are encouraged to make the most of readily available data. Here’s…
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Running The Business: Data Please
Contract Surety 07.19.2022

New Tunnels: For Real?

  New train tunnels have long been needed to facilitate commutes from New Jersey into New York City’s Pennsylvania Station. Considered one of the most important and ambituous transportation projects in the country, plans and…
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New Tunnels: For Real?