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What Do You Know About Workers' Comp?

Do you understand your workers' compensation insurance coverage? If you don't, you're not alone. A recent survey conducted by EMPLOYERS found that 14% of small business owners and executives don't even know who their insurer is. They're spending money on the coverage without understanding how it works. For example, what they get for their premium payments, or why they continue coverage with a particular carrier.

Snowe Touts Small Business Help From Congress

Senator Olympia Snowe said economic uncertainty motivated Senate Democrats to push for changes to help small businesses with a couple of significant issues.

Time To Think Globally In Small Business

The sliding dollar means international tourists and shoppers enjoy a bargain shopping experience in the US. It could be time for you to think globally for your small business.

Tax Compliance Big Burden To Small Business

The expense alone of complying with tax regulations and the paperwork required may cost more than $1,300 per employee per year.

ASBL Wins FOIA Request For SBA Emails

Avowed Small Business Administration critic Lloyd Chapman at the American Small Business League touted a decision that he thinks will prove a pattern of doling out federal small business contracts to Fortune 1000 firms.

SBA Turns Over PR Executive's Correspondence

Today, the American Small Business League (ASBL) announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has agreed to turn over 2 years of correspondence from Press Office Director Mike Stamler.

Clinton Called Out On Small Biz, Healthcare

Hillary Clinton's campaign picked up criticism that when it comes to making nice with small business and keeping up with healthcare bills, their efforts come up short.

Little Wal-Mart Critic Beats Them In Court

Retailing monolith Wal-Mart hit a wall in its trademark suit against a small business that parodied the business.

Insurance? You Need It

Small business owners who overlook purchasing necessary amounts and types of insurance coverage may be flirting with disaster.

New Sole Proprietorships Banned From AZ Healthcare Group

The state's insurance plan for small businesses looked doomed, but new legislation may pass that saves coverage for existing customers.