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Does Your Small Business Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

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These include Arkansas, Georgia, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. In Texas, workers’ compensation insurance is optional unless the business is a construction company on contract for the government. The Number of Employees You Have Matters. The Size of Your Business Might Matter.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. Firms Miss Out on Jobs Push A new federal program that lets states give companies financial incentives for hiring jobless people hasnt gained traction, illustrating the complications of government attempts to tackle unemployment.

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5 Things to Consider When Opening a Car Dealership

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Dealer bonds are financial guarantee agreements that guarantee that dealers will comply with the state laws that govern the sale of cars. They are a form of protection for consumers and the state government and offer compensation in cases in which dealers violate the laws and cause losses or damages to either of these parties.