BizOp Blogs

Globe and Mail: Pete is a friend of mine who is, in a word, paranoid. He’s always willing to share things that you should be concerned about. In the past, I’ve learned that you can be electrocuted while talking on the telephone during a thunderstorm, 200,000 serious injuries happen in the... More

Entrepreneur Daily: What’s the biggest concern for small businesses these days? According to a national survey released by the National Association for the Self-Employed, it’s access to health care. “The baker, the house painter, and the 20 million other micro-businesses in the U.S. are struggling... More

Solo Entrepreneur: How many times have you heard potential entrepreneurs who are unwilling to give up their day jobs and take the plunge, “because I’d lose my benefits”? That wimpy cop-out just doesn’t look at the big picture, and by spending the rest of your life working for... More

CNNMoney: Question: How do we go about getting insurance for our business? We own an office services company. – Nikki Olivarez, Waco, Texas Answer: Start by deciding what type of insurance you need for your particular business. “Some types of coverage, such as workers’ compensation... More

Press-Enterprise: Buying insurance is critical for small companies, but it’s often given short shrift. Owners can leave their businesses vulnerable to huge payouts for something as mundane as a clerical error or something as cataclysmic as an earthquake. heavy flooding. To many owners, the word... More