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Do You Need Business Insurance When Working Out Of Your Home?

Many small businesses in the U.S. today are home-based. For a small business owner or entrepreneur, working out of the home has many advantages. It is convenient, cost-effective, and comfortable, and you can skip the daily commute and wear pajamas or sweats all day if you like. However, conducting business in the comfort and convenience of your own home does not make it risk-free. You...

Insurance for Recreational Cannabis and Medical Marijuana

According to the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the California state entity tasked with developing the regulations pertaining to recreational marijuana and medical marijuana, each license holder must have (1) a Commercial General Liability insurance policy with a limit of no less than $1 million per loss, and $2 million aggregate and (2) a surety bond in the amount of $5,000 payable to the state of...

Surety Bonds and Insurance Requirements for Cannabis

A surety bond is an agreement between 3 parties: Obligee – The state, municipality, or other entity requiring the purchase of the bond Principal – The business seeking the surety bond Surety – The bonding company that executes the bond and provides a guarantee to the Obligee that the Principal will fulfill their requirements. As municipalities and the Bureau of Cannabis Control begin to issue...

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Landscaping?

Your yard is an important part of your home and requires a great deal of time, effort, and money to maintain. Landscaping can suffer damage from fire, theft, and vandalism, just like the inside of your home. If you have worked hard and invested a lot of money to create a beautifully landscaped yard, you may be wondering whether homeowners insurance will cover your trees,...

The Importance Of Key Person Insurance For Small To Midsize Businesses

Key person insurance is life insurance on a proprietor, partner, or a valued employee who is key to the successful operation of a business. Small and midsize businesses typically have one or a few key persons who are primarily responsible for generating revenue. Examples include the partners in a two-attorney law firm, the sole cosmetologist in a small beauty salon, or the owner-founder chef of...