Legacy and Ledger: Estate Planning and The Family Business

It’s estimated that there are over 32 million family owned businesses in the United States, and collectively, these businesses annually generate over $7.7 trillion in GDP.  Question - and it’s a big one: how many family owned businesses have solid...

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Small Business Insurance Explained

You launched successfully! Business is cooking with juice. You’re optimistic about the future. Then, there’s an accident during your demo. A storm destroys your inventory. A dissatisfied client sues. These are all examples of why small businesses owners need insurance...

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What Happens When Business Conflicts End Up In Court?

In the world of civil litigation, a trial court verdict is not necessarily the last word. For small business owners and contractors, the conclusion of a trial can spark a "second round" in the appellate courts, especially when the disagreement...

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Trending? Small Businesses Providing 401k Plans

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, approximately 62.3 million Americans are employed by small businesses. For a sense of this scale, consider, for example, that Alphabet, the umbrella company known by most of us as Google, employs a mere...

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Open for Business: Surety Bond vs. Liability Insurance?

Starting out in a new business is exhilarating, but it comes with the dual responsibilities of complying with the law and protecting yourself professionally. While juggling compliance and protection, one of the most common points of confusion for new professionals...

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Differentiation: Established Vs New Business?

When you have worked hard to build your construction business, it can be a scary feeling to wake up one morning and find you are no longer “the new kid in town,” full of shiny ideas, techniques and the latest...

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Your Business, Your Legacy: Estate Planning

As a family business owner, your company is more than an asset—it's your legacy. You've poured your heart into its success, and ensuring its future prosperity is paramount. Safeguard your family's future and your business with a well thought estate...

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Bet The Business!

An aggressive plaintiffs’ bar, the use of AI to rapidly mine retirement plan data for potential mistakes, complex regulations, and legal precedent from successful ERISA lawsuits, are all stacking up against retirement plan sponsors. In fact, ERISA defense experts are...

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Out of Business In 6 Months?

Several recent incidents involving the improper access of retirement data by third party call center representatives underscore the important role plan sponsors must play in mitigating cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, the majority of cyber breaches occur at small and mid-sized businesses,...

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Diversifying The Business?

Construction business owners need to be where the action is, but scatter-shot effort rarely pays off. Still, it’s dangerous to be a sitting duck as business in some sectors slows down and even dries up. Steer forward strategically with a...

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